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Phillip Ratner, internationally recognized for his depiction and celebration of Jewish heritage. It is beautifully cast in 6½ pounds . Signed: Phillip Ratner on the back. The piece is in excellent condition with original patina. There are no cracks, breaks or surface damage.
The statue of Ne Immigrants, Brother & Sister Sitting at their Languages waiting for their parents who had just arrived at Ellis Island is 7" tall x 6 3/4" wide x 5 1/4 " deep.
PHILLIP RATNER
Ratner has spent many years working in sculpture, painting, etched glass, tapestry, drawing, and the graphic arts. In 1984, Philip Ratner opened The Israel Bible Museum in Safad, Israel. Since then, Ratner has spent most of his time there developing over 250 works of art on the Bible in sculpture, painting and graphics. This work continues. In addition, he has completed many private commissions and public works.
His work is included in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian, the United States Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island*. In 1984, Ratner took his life's inspiration and dream, the Bible, and made it the focus of his impassioned work by founding the Israel Bible Museum in Beer Sheva, Israel.
With degrees from the Pratt Institute and American University, Ratner taught school in the Washington, D.C. area for 23 years, at the same time building his reputation as an international artist. Throughout this period, Phillip has actively supported various charities and organizations.
The eight large bronzes symbolic of the immigrants stand in the Statue of Liberty Lobby and 33 smaller pieces are located at Ellis Island.
Jewish History Museum Acquires Sculpture Models of Ellis Island’s Powerful Monument to Immigrants
Phillip Ratner's sculptures have graced Ellis and Liberty Islands since 1982.