Bidspirit auction | Phillip Ratner (1937–2023(. Lithograph, 47

Phillip Ratner (1937–2023(. Lithograph, 47 x 30 cm, signed and numbered. Unframed. - Phillip Ratner (1937–2023) was a highly acclaimed American-Jewish sculptor, painter, and multimedia artist whose legacy is deeply rooted in biblical iconography and American history. Ratner's monumental bronze works are permanently displayed at iconic national landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in New York. His artwork is also held in world-renowned permanent collections such as the Smithsonian Institution, the Library of Congress, and the Vatican. In 1984, he co-founded The Israel Bible Museum in Safed, cementing his status as a premier artistic storyteller of Jewish heritage. About the Artwork (”Noah's Ark Animals”): The ”Noah's Ark Animals” series is one of Ratner’s most celebrated and beloved bodies of work, created primarily during the 1980s. Characterized by its expressive, whimsical, yet deeply spiritual depiction of biblical fauna, the series captures the essence of renewal and preservation. Each piece in this series—whether executed as a detailed sculpture or a fine art lithograph—reflects Ratner’s mastery of form and his unique ability to bring ancient biblical narratives into a modern visual context. Works from this series remain highly collectible items of Judaica and 20th-century American art.