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This stunning aluminum compendium by Zelig Segal Israel is a must-have for any collector of Judaica items. With intricate handmade details and a beautiful design, it is sure to be a conversation starter in any home. The menorah/candlesticks are a testament to the rich religious and cultural history of the Jewish people, and are perfect for both display and practical use. The item was carefully crafted in Israel, adding to its authenticity and cultural significance. Whether you are adding to your collection or looking for a unique and meaningful gift, this piece is sure to impress.
Dimensions -
22 cm length
15 cm height
3 cm deep
2450 grams
Signed Zelig segal
Very good mint condition
Azriel (Zelig) Segal, Israeli, 1933-2015.
Zelig Segal was born in Jerusalem in 1933 and grew up in the Beit Yisrael neighborhood. His mother was the midwife of the settlement in Hebron and his father was a teacher in the "Etz Chaim" Talmud Torah in the Mazkeret Moshe neighborhood. In 1949 he began studying at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem, and had a workshop in the Hutzot Hayotzer arts and crafts complex.
The main works of Zelig Segal were in the field of design. His works utilized the inventive language of modernist design and minimalist art within the framework of modern Judaica. In the 1990's, he also did abstract painting and Bezalel Institute of Arts and Design, Jerusalem.
Teaching
1964-68 Bezalel Institute of Arts and Design, Jerusalem, directed Department of Gold and Silversmithery.
Awards And Prizes
1949-1954, Scholarship on Behalf of David Ben-Gurion, Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem
1954 Bronze Medal, Triennial for Applied Art, Milan, Italy
1955 First Place, Hebrew University Logo Design Competition
1964 First Place, Poster for the 26th World Zionist Congress competition
1966 First prize, Israel's 18th Anniversary of Independence Coin Design Competition, Bank of Israel
1968 First Place, Israel's 21st Anniversary of Independence Coin Design Competition, Bank of Israel
1969 First Prize, Annual Jewelry Competition, Israel Export Institute
1987 The Jesselson Prize for Contemporary Judaica Design, Israel Museum, Jerusalem
2003 Adi Prize for Jewish Expression in Art & Design, Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Environmental Sculptures
2006 Knesset Fron Courtyard, Jerusalem
