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Photo: Amit Shaabi
Menashe Kadishman
Photo: Amit Shaabi

Kadishman art sees record demand

Sales of iconic Israeli artist's work have soared since his death on May 8 at age of 82; artist most famous for 'sheep' series of paintings.

In the days since the death of legendary Israeli artist Menashe Kadishman, demand for and appreciation of his work has spiralled. The iconic sculptor and painter passed away on May 8 at the age of 82.

 

  

Image: Ynet
Image: Ynet

 

Israelis who have one of his distinctive pieces hanging in their home have shared their images of the work on social media, some garnering thousands of likes and shares.


Image: Ynet
Image: Ynet

 

Kadishman, an Israel Prize laureate, was one of the most renowned Israeli artists and was successful both domestically and abroad. The most recognizable motif in his work was the colorful sheep paintings for which he rose to prominence.


Kadishman in his studio (Photo: Amit Shabi)
Kadishman in his studio (Photo: Amit Shabi)

 

Ynet's online art store has seen unprecedented demand for Kadishman's work in recent days, and dozens of signed, limited edition lithographs of his work have been sold. Best-sellers include his works "Three Sheep", "Sheep and Angels" and "the Red Sheep". Prices for the pieces range from $230 t0 $790. (Purchases over $300 are shipped and delivered free of charge to any location in the world.)


Image: Ynet
Image: Ynet

 

Ynetart is an online gallery, which also sells a wide variety of art work, ranging from paintings to sculptures, from both up-and-coming and established artists.

 

 

 


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