Ben Avram

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Example of Ben Avram's signature
The Twelve Tribes, oil on canvas painting by Ben Avram

Edward Philips, Ben Avram (Hebrew: בן אברם; born 1941) is an artist who was born in Bombay, India and immigrated to Israel as a teenager.[1] He graduated from the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design[2] in 1965 and continues to call Jerusalem his home.

Most of Ben Avram's oil paintings and watercolors portrays Israeli cities, religious festivals, and Bible stories. He paints in creamy sensual tones[3] incorporating symbols such as doves, a menorah, and Shabbat candles.[4]

Exhibitions

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  • 1964 Group exhibitions in the United States and Canada
  • 1977 Safrai Gallery, Jerusalem
  • 1981–1986 Artexpo, New York City
  • 1981–1986 Artexpo, Los Angeles
  • 2001–current Blue and White Art Gallery, Jerusalem

Auction record

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The auction record for a painting by Ben Avram is $6,875. This record was set by The Twelve Tribes, a 47.24 by 31.5 inch oil painting on canvas sold 28 December 2010 at Matsa for Public Auctions-Matsa Gallery (Tel Aviv).[5]

References

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  • Ben Avram, Edward, Passover Haggadah Illustrated by Ben Avram, Keshatot Arts, 1995, ISBN 965-91354-2-4.

Footnotes

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  1. ^ "Ben Avram Bio". ARTA Gallery. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Edward Ben Avram | King's Gallery".
  3. ^ "Edward Ben Avram". Michael Hittleman Gallery. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Bruno Publishing". Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2011.
  5. ^ AskArt.com accessed 4 January 2011
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