Offered for sale is a stunning, highly collectible 3D glass vitreograph titled Chuppah by the internationally acclaimed artist Jean-Pierre Weill. This captivating work features a bride and groom standing before the rabbi beneath the traditional Jewish wedding canopy, intertwined with elegant green vines, purple grape clusters, and crowned with a Star of David containing the Hebrew Chai symbol (meaning "Life").

Weill's signature technique involves meticulous hand-painting and hand-pulling serigraphs across separate layers of high-grade glass. As seen from the front, the foreground lines of the couple shift dynamically against the atmospheric background plane when viewed from different angles, creating a magical sense of space and movement that standard flat artwork cannot replicate. This specific piece is heavily enhanced by its premium presentation—housed in a gorgeous, stepped presentation frame featuring a textured gold-leaf style outer frame and a rustic beige-washed wooden inner shadow box frame.

Inscriptions, Edition, & Provenance

The artwork and its documentation feature unambiguous markings proving its status as an elite studio piece:

• Artist Signature: Hand-signed in paint by the artist on the lower glass layer as "J P Weill".

• Limited Edition Number: Explicitly hand-numbered as 129/450 directly next to the signature.

• Documentation: Accompanied by its original Jean-Pierre Weill Studios Certificate of Authenticity, verifying its title, registration number 129, a strict global edition limit of 450 pieces, the physical presence of multi-level hand-pulled serigraphs, and an embossed studio seal.

• Studio Label: The reverse backing board retains its original historical gallery/studio label detailing Weill's background, artistic philosophy, and a portrait photo of the artist.

Material & Specifications

• Medium: Mixed media vitreography on multiple spatial glass panels.

• Frame Dimensions: Measures approximately 14.5 inches high by 12.25 inches wide overall.

• Sight Window Dimensions: Inner artwork opening measures approximately 8.25 inches by 6 inches.

• Hardware: Comes fully wired and ready to hang on arrival, equipped with heavy-duty D-ring hangers and coated steel picture wire.

Condition Report: Excellent, gallery-grade vintage condition. The internal multi-layered glass panels are pristine, completely free of clouding, scratches, or internal dust infiltration. The painted line work and color washes remain extraordinarily vibrant with zero fading. The elaborate custom frame is structurally rock-solid with tight corner miters; it shows only the most minor, negligible handling scuffs consistent with careful display. The reverse backing paper and structural tape lines are fully intact, and the original Certificate of Authenticity has been meticulously preserved in a protective sleeve.

Reference

• Book Title: The Jerusalem Biennale Catalog

• Author/Editor: Smadar Sheffi

Page Reference: Page 74 (Note: Documenting Jean-Pierre Weill’s thematic exploration of contemporary spiritual milestones, life cycles, and his distinct multi-dimensional glass artistic framework within international galleries.)

Item dimensions: 15" tall × 12.25" wide

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