ZVI RAPHAELI (ISRAELI 1924-2005)Olive Trees of Jerusalem ,oil on canvas61 x 80 cm (24 x 31 1/2 in.)signed lower left [English]PROVENANCEPrivate Collection since the 1960s, Tel AvivThence by the descent of familyCONDITIONObserved in frame, the painting appears in age-appropriate condition. The canvas has warped slight. Very fine craquelure and scattered flaking. A very minor loss due to flaking visible to the upper right edge. A loss to the center of the olive trees. Inspection under UV light shows no apparent sign of restoration.framed dimensions: 83 x 103.5 cm ( 32 5/8 x 40 3/4 in.)Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions:Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.