This charming signed offset lithograph is a limited-edition reproduction of an original batik artwork by renowned Israeli artist Ahmi Goldfarb (also known as Ami Goldfarb). The piece depicts a joyful family scene celebrating Shabbat. The table is adorned with a challah cover emblazoned in Hebrew with "Shabbat Shalom." In the background, three small framed paintings hang on the wall. The artwork captures the warmth and festivity of Jewish family life in a naive, folk-art style with exaggerated facial expressions and vibrant, earthy colors including browns, blues, reds, and whites. The batik technique is emulated through crackle-like lines and textured patterns, giving it a handmade, fabric-dyed appearance despite being a lithographic print on paper. The signature "Goldfarb" is handwritten in the bottom right corner, adding authenticity. This piece evokes themes of tradition, family unity, and Jewish heritage, making it ideal for collectors of Judaica, Israeli art, or folk primitives.

Origin: Created by Ahmi Goldfarb, an Israeli artist based in Israel and later associated with the United States (with a studio in New Jersey as per his family website). Goldfarb is known for his batik works inspired by Jewish life, rituals, and biblical stories, often produced in Israel during the mid-20th century. His family-run operation (including wife Madeleine) continues to produce and sell custom batiks and reproductions through goldfarbbatik.com.

Age: Likely produced in the 1970s or 1980s, based on similar dated works by Goldfarb, such as batik lithographs from 1979. This aligns with the style and printing techniques common to his Judaica series during that era.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The print shows no visible fading, tears, or discoloration. The colors remain vibrant, and the paper is clean with no foxing or stains. It is professionally framed under glass in a simple gold-tone metal frame with a beige mat. The back is sealed with paper backing and hanging wire. Ready for immediate display.

Material: Offset lithograph print on high-quality archival paper, reproducing the texture and appearance of original wax-resist batik on fabric. Framed in metal with glass glazing and matboard.

Dimensions: Sight size: approximately 5" x 7" (artwork visible area); Overall framed: 9" x 12.25"