$2,200
Frank Meisler (German/English, b. 1929- ), "Noah's Ark With Waves Sculpture". Silver and gold plated sculpture in the style of a Phoenician vessel with a dove shaped prow, crowded with animals and Noah. Opening doors reveal the interior of the ark. A Hamsa pendant hangs from the stern of the boat to safeguard the vessel. Overall raised on a black marble base. Height 15.5", width 13 inches. Piece is signed on the side of the opening of the left door (see image 4). Note: Frank Meisler was born in 1929 in in Danzig, educated in England and graduated in Architecture at Manchester University. His home and studio are in the Artist’s Quarter of the Old City of Jaffa. His sculptures in limited edition and individual works are often commissioned by Israel’s Prime Ministers, as well as the heads of state of other countries as presentation gifts for state occasions. In addition to one-man exhibitions and public sculptures in many parts of the world, Meisler's work is on permanent view in galleries in Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv, The Caribbean , Moscow and Kiev. The artist has designed the interior of the first synagogue built in Moscow this century, and sculptures on the site of Russia’s National War Memorial.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-11-15
