Lot 435
Israel, Modelia, "Isaiah's Prophecy of Peace" by Marc Chagall, Pure Silver Wall Plaque, 1995. Large framed example containing 7 1/2" version of medal issue by the Israel Government Coins & Medals Corp. Features full color silk screen version of Chagall's painting. This is un-number 436/666example of edition of 499. Contains 600 gm. of .9999 fine silver. Frame measures about 12 x 12" .The COA is on the back of the frame.
Features a colored lithograph depicting the peace prophecy –of animals surrounded by throngs of people and angels. Along the circumference, the inscription "ISAIAH'S PROPHECY OF PEACE" in Hebrew and English and the artist's name, "marc chagall"." Isaiah's Prophecy" is one of the works depicted in the tapestry which Marc Chagall created for the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem. The animals in the prophecy are seen within a burning bush. They are surrounded by throngs of people and angels.
The full prophecy is: "The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, the calf and the young lion and the fatling; and the little child shall lead them. The cow and the bear shall graze; the young ones shall lie down together, and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. The nursing child shall play by the cobra's hole. The weaned child shall put his hand in the viper's den". (Isaiah 11:6-8).
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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