Rare Art 12-Inch Tall Menorah 1970's Signed by Israeli Artist, Chaim Hendin

Description

Judaica Jewish Brutalist 1970's Signed Chaim Hendin Menorah
Height 12 Inches
Width 11 1/2 inches
Metal on wood base over metal.
Signed underneath as seen.
With the exception of a couple of small rust spots on the back side,
it is in excellent condition.
Weights 5.3 pounds
Will be shipped in a 14 cube box, wrapped in small bubble
surrounded by large bubble. Total weigh approx 7 pounds.
HAIM HENDIN - Israeli-Russian artist Born in Riga, Latvia in 1920. Graduated from Art school of Riga. In 1949 he was appointed manager of the Latvian National Sculptures and Ornamentation in the Kremlin. In 1964 together with the famous Czech sculptor, Alexander Trezulak, won the privilege of making the largest handmade sculpture in the Kremlin depicting the joy of childhood.
Hendin immigrated to Israel in 1965. Immediately after his arrival, Hendin was acquainted with Sam Dubiner, owner of Israel Gallery in Tel-Aviv. Hendin met Itzchak Danziger through Sam Dubiner, and Danziger offered him a job translating his ideas into Sculptures. Hendin used a room in the Danziger family's hospital in Tel-Aviv as a workshop. Under the guidance of Danziger, Hendin made the 'Big King of Shepherds' and the 'Small King of Shepherds'. Works: Krushchev's summer house; Russian State Monuments; a number of works in the Kremlin. Lives in U.S.A
.