This vintage Israeli Judaica sculpture by renowned artist Fay Avishay depicts a traditional Hasidic musician playing a double bass / cello. Crafted in marked 925 sterling silver with a rich electroform finish, the figure features expressive detailing from his traditional fur hat (Shtreimel) and facial beard down to the instrument's strings and scroll. The sculpture is mounted on a natural rough-cut orange/yellow marble or alabaster base, featuring the original foil studio tag reading "Fay Avishay ISRAEL".

Specifications:

• Artist / Silversmith: Fay Avishay

• Origin: Israel

• Period / Age: Vintage (Circa 1970s–1980s)

• Primary Material: 925 Sterling Silver (Electroform over core structure / Solid elements)

• Base Material: Natural Cut Marble / Alabaster with green felt bottom protection

• Total Height: 6 inches

• Base Width: 3 inches

• Total Weight: 10.3 oz (292 grams) including stone base

• Hallmarks: Stamped with maker's mark/monogram and "925" stamp on the back lower coat jacket / leg area; original metallic foil label on base front.

Condition Report: Excellent vintage condition with original uncleaned aged patina. The silver exhibits deep toning and natural oxidation in low-relief areas, emphasizing the sculpted texture. The bow and instrument strings remain intact and straight. The stone base is solid with no chips or cracks. Green protective felt on the underside remains attached.

Authenticity Assessment This piece displays key authenticity markers for mid-to-late 20th-century Israeli sterling art:

1. Maker’s Mark & Hallmarks: The lower reverse of the jacket features the crisp recessed rectangular maker's punch containing Fay Avishay's studio logo alongside an authentic "925" fineness stamp.

2. Studio Label: Includes the original metallic silver-foil studio label on the stone base with signature typography: "Fay Avishay ISRAEL".

3. Execution & Surface: The electroform sterling construction over a stable core matrix gives the piece substantial rigidity while maintaining the fine surface detail typical of mid-century Israeli Judaica sculpture (such as pieces by Ben-Zion, Avishay, and Frank Meisler).

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