David Gerstein, Israeli b.1944- Love; red painted and bare aluminium, inscribed with signature and numbered 3/8, dimensions: 94 cm high, Note: David Gerstein was born in Jerusalem in 1944, and studied in Paris, New York and London as well as his home city. He is one of Israel’s most prominent artists – with pieces exhibited at the Rosenfeld Gallery in the heart of Tel Aviv. His statues feature in many Israeli cities, and adorn public spaces in museums, universities, playgrounds and television studios. Reproductions of his works have been published in Israeli newspapers; and have appeared on billboards in Israel. This particular sculpture is a rare edition of 8 which captures the skill, colour and playfulness he brings to his sculpture. Provenance: UK Private collection, The Berkeley Gallery, Berkhamsted, Herts.

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