{"product_id":"signed-yavad-israel-bronze-mezuzah-case-brutalist-mid-century-modernist-art","title":"Signed Yavad Israel Bronze Mezuzah Case - Brutalist Mid-Century Modernist Art","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eThis authentic vintage Mezuzah case is a quintessential example of Israeli Brutalist design from the 1960s-1970s. Hand-cast in heavy bronze by the renowned Yavad Studio, the piece features a bold, textured surface with a stylized Hebrew letter \"Shin\" integrated into the abstract form. The side is clearly marked with the Yavad signature (Yud-Vav-Dalet).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe dark, rich patina highlights the rugged \"torch-cut\" aesthetic popular in the post-independence Israeli art scene. This is a substantial, collector-grade piece that fits perfectly in a Mid-Century Modern home or a collection of fine Judaica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eAbout the Artist: The Yavad Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hallmark on this piece confirms it originated from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYavad Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (often stylized as יעד - Yud, Vav, Dalet), which was a prominent workshop in Israel during the mid-20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYavad was part of a transformative movement in Israeli art known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrutalism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModernist Judaica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unlike the intricate, filigree styles of European Jewish art, Yavad focused on the \"Sabra\" aesthetic: rugged, earthy, and unpretentious. Their work frequently utilized heavy, sand-cast bronze and verdigris finishes to evoke the ancient landscapes of the Middle East.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePieces marked \"Yavad\" are highly regarded by collectors for their architectural weight and their ability to bridge the gap between traditional religious ritual and contemporary abstract sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Israel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yavad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Cast Bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-Century Modern (Circa 1965)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent vintage condition. Natural aged patina preserved; no corrosion or structural defects. Backing pins are intact for mounting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModernist Judaica: The Art of the 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Shalom Sabar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This work documents the transition of Israeli ceremonial art into the Brutalist and abstract styles championed by studios like Yavad and Pal-Bell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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