05-14-200405-15-2004
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2236Boston
May 14, 2004 06:00 PMCalender
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Reuven Rubin (Israeli, 1893-1974) Road To Galilee

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$10,575$9,000
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2236Location: BostonDate / Time: May 14, 2004 6:00PM

Description:

Reuven Rubin (Israeli, 1893-1974)

Road To Galilee
Signed "Rubin" l.c.
Watercolor on paper, sight size 15 x 22 1/2 in. (38.1 x 57.1 cm),framed.
Condition: Not examined out of frame.

Provenance: Purchased from the artist in Israel, in the 1940s.

N.B. Rubin was born in Romania and studied in Paris, but he is recognized as one of the most important Israeli artists of his time. His style fuses his exposure with Eastern culture with the Israeli tradition, including an exploration of biblical themes. Rubin was the first Israeli ambassador to Romania (1948-1950) and was awarded the Israel prize for artistic achievement in 1973.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

Keywords

Reuven Rubin, Israel, N.B. Rubin, Romania, Paris