Landscape / Abstract Composition (Exact Title Unknown)
Original painting on stretched canvas • Haim Sherrf (Haim Sherrf, born 1957)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Expressionism / Abstract Realism often associated with Jewish or Israeli modern art.
Medium & Technique
Multilayered oil or acrylic on canvas featuring heavy impasto, palette knife work, and structural additives to create a 3D relief-like quality.
Creation Period
2009 (dated lower right)
Dimensions & Format
Medium-format landscape or horizontal composition (exact dimensions unavailable from close-up image).
Subject Description
A textured landscape or abstract scene featuring earthy tones and off-white highlights. The thick peaks of paint suggest rocky terrain, architectural elements, or a stylized depiction of the Western Wall (Kotel), which is a common theme in the artist's work.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The work appears structurally sound with intact impasto peaks, though the heavy application of paint makes it susceptible to impact-related cracking.
Estimated Market Value
$1,500 - $3,500 USD (based on typical gallery pricing for original works of this size and texture by Sherrf).
Auction Estimate
$800 - $1,500 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired via a contemporary gallery or the artist's studio. Signed 'Haim Sherrf 09' lower right.
Art Historical Significance
Sherrf is known for merging classical techniques with contemporary texture, often focusing on themes of spirituality, Jewish heritage, and the light of Jerusalem. His work is held in private collections worldwide.
Notable Features
Distinctive calligraphic signature and highly tactile, sculptural surface quality characteristic of Sherrf's '3D' painting style.
Condition Issues
Visible surface dust in the crevices of the impasto; minor stress to the canvas edges near the frame.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional light dusting with a soft natural hair brush. Display in a climate-controlled environment to prevent the thick paint layers from becoming brittle or delaminating.