Lot #15: Etched/Embossed Metal Plate Astrological Art, Gold Frame

- Etched/engraved metal plate on glass frame - Signed/dated (appears "'68") - Astrological/celestial motif - Gold metal frame with fixed black mat - Visible art area approx. 3" x 4"; frame approx. 7" x 9" (please measure) - Good overall; frame intact, glass glare; surface has small spots/marks and light wearing is a copper etching titled "Sun Over the City" or similar, by the Israeli artist Yossi Stern, dated 1968. The artist Yossi Stern (1923-1992) was a Hungarian-born Israeli painter and "The Painter of Jerusalem" known for his depictions of everyday life in the city. The piece features a large sun with a face hovering over a seated figure and stylized buildings, characteristic of Stern's unique style. The work is a limited edition print, often found as a lithograph, etching, or in other media, with various examples available in art markets. The style is highly recognizable and focuses on the "unsung heroes of the Jerusalem drama – its peddlers and beggars". Pickup category timeslot {A}