Presented for purchase is an exceptional, vintage Israeli fine art sculpture by world-renowned sculptor and master silversmith Yaacov Heller (Israeli/American, b. 1941). Recognized globally for his intricate electroformed silver sculptures, Heller’s works have been commissioned for and presented to world leaders, heads of state, and presidential libraries—including Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, and Yitzhak Rabin.

This substantial piece serves as a masterfully detailed scale replica of the iconic Knesset Menorah—the bronze national monument designed by Benno Elkan in 1956 that stands opposite the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem.

Sculptural & Architectural Highlights:

• Knesset Relief Narrative: The seven branches and central column faithfully reproduce all 29 historical and biblical high-relief panels featured on the original monument. Motif highlights include the Shema Yisrael central emblem, Moses raising his arms at Rephidim, the Ten Commandments tablets, and scene panels depicting the history of the Jewish people.
• Master Electroform Craftsmanship: Sculpted using Heller's signature sterling silver electroforming process, allowing for deep, tactile dimensional relief, crisp architectural details, and a rich, natural oxidation that accents the deep recesses.
• Architectural Stone Pedestal: The sculpture is anchored on a heavy, two-tone multi-tiered marble and alabaster base with polished geometric stepped edges, providing impressive architectural weight and stability.
• Artist Provenance: Features the original raised brass artist tag fixed to the marble facade, incised with the artist's signature: "Yaacov Heller / JERUSALEM ISRAEL".

Specifications:

• Artist: Yaacov Heller (b. 1941)
• Subject: The Knesset Menorah (After Benno Elkan)
• Origin: Jerusalem, Israel
• Period/Age: Mid-to-Late 20th Century (c. 1970s–1990s)
• Medium: Electroformed .925 Sterling Silver Skin over composite core; Tiered natural marble/alabaster base
• Total Dimensions: 10" Height x 7.5" Width (Top) x 3.5" Depth (Base)
• Total Weight: 3 lbs 6.8 oz
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Preserved in original as-found condition with untouched natural silver patina, dark oxidation in deep relief grooves, and minor age-appropriate surface wear. The multi-tiered marble base is solid and intact.

Reference:

Book Reference: The Knesset Menorah, by Boaz Michael and Jacob Fronczak, Page 12 (detailing the 29 biblical relief panels and central shaft iconographic layout of Benno Elkan's 1956 monument).