Artist: Dan Ben-Amotz (1923–1989)
Year: 1978
Technique: Ornate perforated copper burner with decorative accents on a multi-tiered wooden base
Dimensions: Height approx. 39 cm | Burner Diameter approx. 15 cm
Status: Hand-signed and dated by the artist (on the wooden base)
About the Artwork:
A truly exceptional and rare handmade sculpture by the legendary Israeli icon Dan Ben-Amotz. This 1978 piece elevates a complex, perforated copper burner into a ceremonial, sun-like icon. The burner is meticulously decorated with red and turquoise accents, creating a striking visual center that resembles an ancient ritual object. Mounted on a substantial, multi-tiered wooden pedestal, this early, dated work is a prime example of Ben-Amotz's avant-garde vision and his ability to transform functional materials into poetic artifacts.
About the Artist:
Dan Ben-Amotz was a pivotal figure in Israeli culture—a celebrated writer, journalist, and provocative collector. His artistic legacy is defined by his "Ready-made" and assemblage works, which reflect the edgy, unpretentious spirit of old Tel Aviv's bohemian circles. His signed and dated sculptures are highly prized by collectors of Israeli cultural history.