FLOWERS ~ THE DOUBLE-BASS PLAYER MEDAL PAPERWEIGHT ISRAEL MANE KATZ Awarded by Haifa Mayor Amram Miznasize105 x 90 x60 mmdiameter of medal 68 mmThe sculpture "The Double-Bass Player" is one of the series of 'Jewish Musicians" by Mane-Katz, who begansculpting at age 46 in plaster, and later moved to bronze. The painting "Vase of Flowers" is among the favoritesubjects of Mane-Katz's paintings. In strong, dramatic colors, the artist depicts giant flowers which fill nearlythe entire canvas. Mane-Katz was born in the Ukraine in 1894. Until age 16 he learned in a "heder" andyeshiva in his birthplace. Later, he studied in the Vilna School of Art and in the art academy in Kiev. In 1913he spent a year in Paris, and returned there in 1921. During World War II he lived in the United States. Hisfavorite theme is the Hasidic world. He visited Israel frequently and died in Tel Aviv in 1962.ObverseColored, framed lithograph "Vase of Flowers". The words"FESTIVE FLOWERS" in English and "speak to me withflowers" in Hebrew. The artist's name in HebrewReverseRelief of the sculpture "The Double-Bass Player at aJewish Wedding". In Hebrew, the words "the tunereturns" and in English, "Mazel Tov", arranged as noteson a staff. The artist's signature.EdgsState emblem; "STATE OF ISRAEL' in Hebrew on theright and English on the left with serial number. On the 26mm. silver medal, "S 999.9"; on the 50 mm. silver medal,"S 999 ]"; on the 24 mm. gold medal, "G 750" in Hebrewand English; and on the 38 mm. gold medal, "G-916.6"in Hebrew and EnglishDesignerYitzhak Bibas using the works of Mane-Katz.Lithography and color separation - David TamerinThe Government Mint.(from israelmint.com)INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: $15 (REGISTERED AIRMAIL).
