Ofra Zimbalista Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1939 - d. 2014

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    • Ofra Zimbalista
      Jul. 07, 2024

      Ofra Zimbalista

      Est: $12,000 - $16,000

      The Cellist, Painted aluminum casting, 150X90X105 cm. Provenance: The Artist’s estate. I personally got to know Ofra through her good friend Eli who pointed out to me that I must meet this wonderful and unique artist. And so, I arrived on a Friday night for dinner at her house, and from that moment on, I was captivated by her charm. We were at dinner with a number of art collectors, and some of them requested to purchase a specific sculpture of hers for their garden or art space. Ofra explained to us that she needed to see the placement location or the intended space, and only then would she confirm the purchase. There was no compromise; the value of art and respect for her creations were of utmost importance. A sentence engraved in my memory from that dinner on Friday night is, "This blue belongs to everyone." Many of the figures of her sculptures are painted in a shade of blue reminiscent of the works of Yves Klein, and some of the critics even wrote about it. In a conversation on that same evening, I mentioned this to her, and Ofra, who was energetic, joyful, and assertive, replied that she was aware of it but decided that it was unreasonable for someone to claim ownership over a shade of color or to patent it. This blue, like all colors, belongs to everyone, and since she loved it, she used it without any problem. She chooses for most of her works to sculpt human figures in natural human size, and only the figure or the color of the sculpture are the dominant elements in her creation. In her sculptures, she freezes the movement of the human within the sculpture. Ofra sees the placement of her sculptures in public spaces as an integral part of the artwork itself. When she considers the optimal viewpoint of the observer, she knows how to integrate into a given space while exploiting all the options, advantages, and disadvantages of the place. Her works have become a symbol of place, and their location goes from the heart of the industrial area in the sculpture garden in Tefen, Esther displayed in David Tower in Jerusalem, the choir that was on the balcony of the Oragin building on Rothschild Boulevard, and the choir in sign language in the Rubinstein building in Tel Aviv, and many others. For many years, we sought a work by Ofra for the Discount collection. The choir that was on the Oragin building was offered for public sale, and we thought to purchase it for the collection and place it on the balcony of the "Herzel-lilienblum" Museum of Banking of Discount on the corner of Herzl/Lilienblum streets, but unfortunately, the sale was canceled by the family. The appearance of "The Cello Player" in the sale gives hope that Ofra is returning to us. Shulamit Nuss Curator of Art Collection Discount Bank of Israel

      Tiroche Auction House
    • Ofra Zimbalista (Israeli, 1939–2014)
      Dec. 12, 2020

      Ofra Zimbalista (Israeli, 1939–2014)

      Est: -

      Untitled, 1985, Mixed media on paper, 48 x 52 cm, Signed and dated

      Yair Art Gallery
    • Ofra Zimbalista (Israeli, 1939–2014)
      Oct. 15, 2019

      Ofra Zimbalista (Israeli, 1939–2014)

      Est: -

      Untitled, 1985, Mixed media on paper, 48 x 52 cm, Signed and dated

      Yair Art Gallery
    • Ofra Zimbalista (Israeli, 1939–2014)
      Sep. 14, 2019

      Ofra Zimbalista (Israeli, 1939–2014)

      Est: -

      Untitled, 1985, Mixed media on paper, 48 x 52 cm, Signed and dated

      Yair Art Gallery
    • Ofra Zimbalista (Israeli, 1939–2014)
      Jun. 23, 2019

      Ofra Zimbalista (Israeli, 1939–2014)

      Est: -

      Untitled, 1985, Mixed media on paper, 48 x 52 cm , Signed and dated

      Yair Art Gallery
    • Ofra Zimbalista (Israeli, 1939–2014)
      May. 19, 2019

      Ofra Zimbalista (Israeli, 1939–2014)

      Est: -

      Untitled, 1985, Mixed media on paper, 48 x 52 cm , Signed and dated

      Yair Art Gallery
    • Ofra Zimbalista (1939-2014) - Etching, 1982-1983.
      Mar. 13, 2018

      Ofra Zimbalista (1939-2014) - Etching, 1982-1983.

      Est: $300 - $500

      Ofra Zimbalista (1939-2014) - Etching, 1982-1983. Signed, dated and numbered 16/100. Framed. 30x95cm. Frame: 67x113cm.

      Pasarel
    • Untitled
      Jul. 04, 2017

      Untitled

      Est: $3,000 - $4,000

      Untitled, Polyester,

      Montefiore Auction House
    • Ofra Zimbalista, 1939-2014
      Nov. 03, 2015

      Ofra Zimbalista, 1939-2014

      Est: $5,000 - $7,000

      Boy on a Ball, Body cast, aluminum Fiberglass and paint,

      Montefiore Auction House
    • Ofra Zimbalista, b. 1939
      Jul. 03, 2014

      Ofra Zimbalista, b. 1939

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      Untitled, Clay relief, Signed.

      Montefiore Auction House
    • Ofra Zimbalista, b. 1939
      Jul. 03, 2014

      Ofra Zimbalista, b. 1939

      Est: $7,000 - $10,000

      Boy on a Ball, Body cast, aluminum and paint,

      Montefiore Auction House
    • Ofra ZIMBALISTA (1939) Anges et ténèbres. Photogravure estampée sur papier, sign
      Oct. 27, 2013

      Ofra ZIMBALISTA (1939) Anges et ténèbres. Photogravure estampée sur papier, sign

      Est: €40 - €60

      Ofra ZIMBALISTA (1939) Anges et ténèbres. Photogravure estampée sur papier, signée et numérotée 3/100. 58 x 106

      Hôtel des Ventes d'Enghien
    • Ofra Zimbalista, b. 1939
      Jun. 25, 2013

      Ofra Zimbalista, b. 1939

      Est: $3,000 - $4,000

      Untitled, Mixed media, fabric, glue and iron,

      Montefiore Auction House
    • Ofra Zimbalista (Israeli, b. 1939) / Yona Wallach (Israeli, 1944-1985)
      May. 28, 2012

      Ofra Zimbalista (Israeli, b. 1939) / Yona Wallach (Israeli, 1944-1985)

      Est: -

      Untitled / 1984 / Collage and mixed media on canvas and pâpier mâché / 38x46 cm / Signed and dated by both artists

      Kedem Public Auction House Ltd
    • Ofra Zimbalista b. 1939 Dress No. 2
      Jan. 29, 2011

      Ofra Zimbalista b. 1939 Dress No. 2

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      Ofra Zimbalista b. 1939 Dress No. 2 Mixed media and epoxy on canvas Signed. Height: 95 cm

      Tiroche Auction House
    • OFRA ZIMBALISTA (B1939) : WOMAN WITH UMBRELLA MEASUREMENTS 260cm.; 102 .5 ins high DESCRIPTION powder coated aluminum monogrammed OZ, edition 5 out of 7 dated 1999
      Sep. 20, 2005

      OFRA ZIMBALISTA (B1939) : WOMAN WITH UMBRELLA MEASUREMENTS 260cm.; 102 .5 ins high DESCRIPTION powder coated aluminum monogrammed OZ, edition 5 out of 7 dated 1999

      Est: £12,000 - £18,000

      OFRA ZIMBALISTA (B1939) : WOMAN WITH UMBRELLA MEASUREMENTS 260cm.; 102 .5 ins high DESCRIPTION powder coated aluminum monogrammed OZ, edition 5 out of 7 dated 1999

      Sotheby's
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