YEHUDIT SHADUR | MIZRAH (PSALM 33:1-4, 20, 22)
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November 20, 08:47 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
Lot Details
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YEHUDIT SHADUR
American
1928 - 2011
MIZRAH (PSALM 33:1-4, 20, 22)
signed Yehudit Shadur and dated 1988 (lower left) and again in Hebrew (lower right)
papercut with acrylics, gold and metallic paint and foil
13⅞ x 18 in.
35.2 x 45.7 cm
Acquired directly from the artist
Rejoice, you righteous, in the LORD; praise from the upright is fitting.
Give thanks to the LORD on the harp;
on the ten-stringed lyre offer praise.
Sing to him a new song; skillfully play with joyful chant.
Our soul waits for the LORD, he is our help and shield.
May your mercy, LORD, be upon us; as we put our hope in you.
(Psalm 33:1-4, 20, 22)
The artist described the work as follows:
Often, Mizrah incorporate various devotional themes. The hymn of praise urges us to give thanks through music and song. Gazelles and grapevines, both symbolizing the people of Israel, embrace the columns representing the Holy Temple. Flowing lines evoke the life-giving waters mentioned in the Psalm. The border designs take their imagery from the descriptions in the book of Exodus or the priestly garments (pomegranates and bells of gold).