Bidspirit auction | Reuven Rubin

Reuven Rubin - Isaiah the Prophet. ✈︎ White ceramic plate in relief, signed and numbered 59 of 150 Diameter: 35.56 cm Reuven Rubin, one of the central and beloved figures in the history of Israeli art, was known primarily as a painter who shaped the visual image of the Land of Israel in the early 20th century. Alongside his famous paintings, Rubin also created works in other media, including rare ceramic series based on biblical figures and Jewish symbols. This impressive relief plate depicts the prophet Isaiah, one of the greatest and most influential prophets in the Bible. The figure is shown in a dramatic kneeling position, holding a scroll and surrounded by delicate decorative motifs. The white relief gives the work a classic sculptural feel and emphasizes the spiritual and eternal quality of the figure. The combination of material simplicity and symbolic power characterizes Rubin's approach to Jewish and biblical themes. The work is signed and numbered 59 out of a limited edition of 150 units, a fact that adds to its collector's importance. Ceramic works by Reuven Rubin are sought after by collectors of Israeli and Jewish art, especially when they bear a signature and serial number. Condition: Good overall condition. A flaw in the rim, a hairline crack accompanied by a small defect and age spots consistent with the age of the work. A rare work that combines Jewish heritage, meticulous artistic design and the name of one of the most important artists who worked in Israel in the 20th century.