Lot #16: Vintage 1971 L. Arani Original Israeli Cityscape Painting – Signed Ink & Wash – 26" x 21.5" Framed

Vintage 1971 L. Arani Original Israeli Cityscape Painting – Signed Ink & Wash – 26" x 21.5" Framed Up for auction is a beautiful, authentic mid-century modern Israeli cityscape painting by listed regional artist L. Arani (ל. ארני), dated 1971. This captivating work beautifully captures the ancient, spiritual architecture of a historic Israeli town, heavily reminiscent of the famous Safed (Tzfat) Artists' Colony style. The composition features stacked stone houses, traditional arched windows, domed roofs, and a distant church or synagogue tower set against a moody, textured blue sky. A pair of stylized human figures strolls down the cobblestone street, bringing a sense of life and scale to the scene. The artwork is executed in a masterful expressionist mixed-media style, utilizing bold, calligraphic black ink linework overlaid with fluid, atmospheric color washes. Signature & Provenance Details • Dual-Language Authenticity: The painting is distinctly hand-signed in the lower left corner. It features the artist's name in Hebrew script (ל. ארני) directly above the English signature "L. ARANI". • Dated: Inscribed with the year '71 (1971) right next to the signature. Framing & Presentation The painting comes housed in its gorgeous, original mid-century gallery frame. It features a modern double-metallic trim (chrome/silver tone) accented by a deep brown textured fabric matting border. The back is professionally sealed with vintage corrugated cardboard and framing tape, making it ready to hang immediately. Specifications & Dimensions • Artist: L. Arani (Israeli, active 20th Century) • Year Created: 1971 • Subject: Middle Eastern / Israeli Cityscape (Jerusalem / Safed Street Scene) • Style: Mid-Century Modern Expressionism / Impressionism • Framed Size: 26" W x 21.5" H • Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The artwork colors remain clean and vibrant under the glass. The vintage frame shows minor, age-appropriate surface wear/scuffs but remains sturdy, structurally sound, and highly presentable Nearest intersection Younge Street and Stelees Avenue Dimensions: 26" x 21.5" Pickup category timeslot {A}