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342 - Chaim GOLDBERG (1917-2004) - The Water Bearer.
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Estimate €80 - €100
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Chaim GOLDBERG (1917-2004) - The Water Bearer. Original lithograph in colours on wove paper, 76 x 58 cm. Signed in pencil by the artist in French and in Hebrew characters. Condition A, perfect state of conservation. This work illustrates one of the most emblematic themes of everyday life in the shtetl, magnified by Goldberg's humanist vision. The water carrier, a humble and central figure in the community, is depicted here with monumental dignity and poetic gestures. The artist uses a dynamic graphic style in which the lines of force underline the weight of the work, while at the same time infusing the scene with a spiritual lightness. The chromatic palette, rich in nuance, makes matter and light vibrate, transforming a routine task into a timeless moment of grace. The double manual signature, in Latin and Hebrew characters, reinforces the authentic and universal character of this plate, testifying to the artist's desire to preserve the memory of a vanished world through a modern visual language. The generous 76 cm format makes it possible to appreciate the fluidity of the lines and the depth of the contrasts, making this lithograph a masterpiece for any collector of Jewish iconography and Expressionism.
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About the sale Collection of an ink merchant, sale of posters n°17 and miscellaneous.
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Auction time 06/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
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