{"product_id":"vintage-fay-avishay-925-sterling-silver-musician-sculpture-double-bass-cellist-israel","title":"Vintage Fay Avishay 925 Sterling Silver Musician Sculpture Double Bass Cellist Israel","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage Israeli Judaica sculpture by renowned artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFay Avishay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist \/ Silversmith:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fay Avishay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\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\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod \/ Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage (Circa 1970s–1980s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 925 Sterling Silver (Electroform over core structure \/ Solid elements)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Cut Marble \/ Alabaster with green felt bottom protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10.3 oz (292 grams) including stone base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stamped with maker's mark\/monogram and \"925\" stamp on the back lower coat jacket \/ leg area; original metallic foil label on base front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This piece displays key authenticity markers for mid-to-late 20th-century Israeli sterling art:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker’s Mark \u0026amp; Hallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio Label:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes the original metallic silver-foil studio label on the stone base with signature typography: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Fay Avishay ISRAEL\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExecution \u0026amp; Surface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\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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