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1960s Limited Edition Lithograph "Safed Street Scene With Fiddler" Artur Bar-On Ba-Bar

Chairish

$225

This captivating limited edition lithograph depicts a vibrant street market in Safed, Israel, or a similar historical shtetl environment, showcasing a bearded violinist seated on a wooden stool as the focal point, playing amid a crowd of villagers engaged in daily interactions—conversing, exchanging goods, and carrying bundles. The background features colorful buildings with arched windows, tents, and a cracked, textured ground that adds depth and character to the scene. Rendered in detailed pen-and-ink line work with selective hand-coloring in vibrant yellows, blues, purples, browns, and earthy tones, the artwork evokes the cultural richness of Jewish life in mid-20th-century Israel or Eastern European influences. Signed in pencil "Artur Ba-Bar" (a variant of Artur Bar-On) in the bottom right and numbered "26/150" in the bottom left, confirming its authenticity and scarcity within the edition. Professionally framed under glass with a double mat (beige outer mat with blue and brown inner borders) and a simple gold-tone wooden frame, making it display-ready. The back is sealed with brown kraft paper and hanging wire. This piece reflects Bar-On's signature style, focusing on expressive figurative narratives and Judaica themes. Origin: Israel; produced by Israeli artist Artur Bar-On (born 1913, also known as Artur Ba-Bar or Arthur Bar-On), who was active in depicting scenes of Jewish life, Jerusalem, and shtetl-inspired settings during the mid-20th century. Age: Circa 1960s-1970s, consistent with the artist's documented works from this era, including similar lithographs dated 1967 (e.g., Jerusalem Western Wall scenes) and 1970 (e.g., Sabbath themes). Material: Lithograph printed on high-quality archival paper, with hand-applied coloring likely using watercolor, colored pencil, or ink washes for selective highlights in buildings, clothing, and tents. Item dimensions: 27.25" tall × 20.75" wide

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