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'Moses and the Bush' by Philip Ratner. Safed, 1980s - cast bronze epoxy sculpture on metal armature depicting moses and the burning bush. Philip Ratner, painter and sculptor, born in 1937 in Washington, D.C., USA. Immigrated to Israel in 1985. Resident of Safed, initiated the establishment of the Bible Museum in Safed (where his works are exhibited). Education: Pratt Institute of Art, New York City, USA. American University, Washington, USA. Teaching: Taught art history in the USA. American University, Washington, USA. 1959-79 Anacostia High School, Washington, D.C., USA. Public Sculptures: Liberty Island, New York City, USA, ”Statue of Liberty” Alice Island, New York City, USA, ”Andarta to Alice Island”, ”The Immigrant Experience” National Zoological Park, Panda Plaza and Visitor Center, Washington, DC, USA Provenance: The Bloch family collection.