Boris Schatz Judaica Silver Plaque הבדלה "Havdalah" Framed Bezalel Israel Art For Sale
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Boris Schatz Judaica Silver Plaque הבדלה "Havdalah" Framed Bezalel Israel Art:
$499.00
Vintage Judaica Silver Plaque – “Le Chaim” – Attributed to Boris SchatzOffered is a striking framed silver repoussé plaque depicting an elderly bearded man raising a cup, with the Hebrew inscription:
“הבדלה” (Havdalah)— referring to the ceremonial ritual marking the end of the Sabbath.
Important Attribution (from original back label):“Schatz, Boris Prof. – ‘Le Chiam’, rare rabbi … plaque from Israel.”
This strongly suggests attribution to Boris Schatz (1866–1932), founder of the Bezalel School of Arts in Jerusalem, one of the most important figures in early Israeli/Judaica art.
Key Features:- ✔ Silver repoussé plaque (high relief work)
- ✔ Judaica subject: Havdalah ritual scene
- ✔ Hebrew inscription on front
- ✔ Original vintage frame (decorative, likely mid-century)
- ✔ Back retains gallery label (J. Richards Gallery)
- ✔ Mounted on black background for strong contrast
- Expressive Bezalel-style craftsmanship
- Strong facial detail and texture in beard/hair
- Traditional Judaic theme (ritual wine cup)
- Compact format, suitable for display
- Plaque: Good vintage condition, light surface wear/tarnish
- Frame: Shows age wear, scuffs, and patina
- Back: Original paper/tape present with label
- Glass intact
- Frame: 10" by 8"
- Plaque: small rectangular inset 2.5" by 1.5"
- Works attributed to Boris Schatz / Bezalel School are highly collectible
- Even later Bezalel-style pieces carry strong demand
- Judaica + Israeli art crossover appeal
- Subject matter (Havdalah / rabbinic figure) increases desirability
- Framed silver plaque exactly as shown
- Original backing with gallery label
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