Koheleth [Biblical Book of Ecclesiastes]. Illustrations, Ornamentation and Illumination on Vellum by the Artist, Shuki Freiman of Jerusalem. Exceptional Illuminated Contemporary Hebrew Manuscript. A Singular Work

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Lot 310
(ILLUMINATED HEBREW MANUSCRIPT).

Koheleth [Biblical Book of Ecclesiastes]. Illustrations, Ornamentation and Illumination on Vellum by the Artist, Shuki Freiman of Jerusalem. Exceptional Illuminated Contemporary Hebrew Manuscript. A Singular Work

Unvocalized Hebrew according to scribal tradition, with English translation facing. Bound in tan blind-tooled calf by the artist ff. 29. 4to

Jerusalem: Shuki Freiman Studio 2005

Est: $7,000 - $9,000
PRICE REALIZED $7,000
“Yehoshua 'Shuki' Freiman combines ancient traditions and ancient style to create modern, functional ritual art of exceptional quality, sparkling with innovation and invention. The artist is a seventh generation Jerusalemite whose family has posessed and handed down the ancient key to the matriarch Rachel's Tomb from father to son throughout the years. Artistic ability has also been passed to a number of family members. Shuki says simply, 'I was born with art in my hand.' In the last 20 years he has specialized in ritual objects which are displayed in museums and private collections the world over. His work emphasizes the significance and beauty of Jerusalem and the Land of Israel. 'My creativity flows naturally from my surroundings,' Freiman muses. 'The Jerusalem air and the emotions of its people provide unlimited inspiration.’” (Baltimore Jewish Times, March, 1991)