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Painter, Sculptor, b. 1923 - d. 2015

David Aronson (October 28, 1923 – July 2, 2015)[1] was a painter and Professor of Art at Boston University.

Aronson was born in Šiluva, Lithuania in 1923.[2][3] He taught at Boston University from 1955 to his death in 2015, where he formed the Fine Art Department. As an artist, he exhibited in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Paris, Rome, Berlin and Copenhagen, among others. His work is represented in over forty museums.

Aronson's work is associated with the school of Boston Expressionism.[4]

Aronson died at the age of 91 on July 2, 2015 from pneumonia and chronic heart failure.

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  • David Aronson, Lithuanian American (1923-2015), portrait line drawing / Pair of Heads, pencil on paper, 20 3/4"H x 14 1/4'W (Sheet) (Largest)
    Sep. 30, 2026

    David Aronson, Lithuanian American (1923-2015), portrait line drawing / Pair of Heads, pencil on paper, 20 3/4"H x 14 1/4'W (Sheet) (Largest)

    Est: $300 - $500

    David Aronson Lithuanian American, (1923-2015) portrait line drawing / Pair of Heads pencil on paper one signed lower left. Includes artist label and exhibition material. Biography from the Archives of askART: Following is The New York Times obituary. "David Aronson, Expressionist Artist, Dies at 91" By Sam Roberts, July 14, 2015. David Aronson, an Expressionist artist whose vivid paintings, charcoal drawings and sculptures captured the tension between his Orthodox Jewish upbringing and the biblical injunction against making graven images, died on July 2 in Natick, Mass. He was 91. The cause was chronic heart failure and pneumonia, his daughter, Judy Webb, said. Mr. Aronson's work animated Old and New Testament allegories to convey universal human emotions — defying the deference of his father, a rabbi, to the Second Commandment. A leader, with Hyman Bloom and Jack Levine, of the so-called Boston Expressionist movement, Mr. Aronson was influential as both a painter and a professor. He founded what became the College of Fine Arts at Boston University in 1955, was appointed a tenured professor in 1962 and taught there until his retirement in 1989. He established the university's art gallery in 1958. In 1945, when Mr. Aronson was only 22, a show of his paintings at the Niveau Gallery in Manhattan inspired The New York Times critic Howard Devree to conclude that Mr. Aronson "is still in a highly eclectic and formative period, but his ambition is boundless." Less than a year later, he was the youngest artist featured in the Museum of Modern Art's exhibition "Fourteen Americans." David Aronson was born in Shilova, Lithuania, on Oct. 28, 1923. His family immigrated to the United States in 1929 and settled in the Boston area, where his father, Peisach, supervised the butchering of kosher meat. His mother was the former Gertrude Shapiro. He attended Hebrew Teachers College (now Hebrew College) in Roxbury, but left after two years. "Aronson's interest in art ultimately took precedence over his father's desire for him to become a rabbi," Jessica Roscio, curator of the Danforth Art Museum and School in Framingham, which has a number of Mr. Aronson's works in its permanent collection, said in an interview. He enrolled in the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, where he studied under Karl Zerbe and taught for 12 years before being invited to direct the emerging visual arts program at Boston University. Among his most prominent works are The Golem, a 1958 painting, and The Door, a large bronze triptych completed in 1969, both owned by the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, as well as Spirit of Israel, a 1986 sculpture at Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass. In 1963, Time magazine hailed Mr. Aronson as having "succeeded where few contemporaries have even dared to try in marrying today's religious concerns with the visual arts." But he was so meticulous that the results sometimes seemed to him like a shotgun wedding. "The unending search for meaning both motivated and frustrated his journey," Bernard H. Pucker, Mr. Aronson's art dealer, recalled at his funeral. "No work was actually completed. Only arbitrary deadlines for catalogs or exhibitions caused him to allow the work to leave his domain and control." In addition to his daughter, Mr. Aronson is survived by his wife, the former Georgianna Nyman; another daughter, Abigail Zocher; a son, Ben, also an artist; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Almost from the beginning, Mr. Aronson's religious imagery and figurative Expressionism provoked controversy. A review of his exhibition at the Downtown Gallery in Manhattan in 1953 described his New Testament iconography as "somewhat sensational," but added that "it is their evident piety which saves these pictures from being grotesque," and concluded that "the repetition of a single physical type among the actors, said to be the artist himself, is perhaps a metaphysical statement of total individual engagement in Christ's sufferings and triumph." A 1979 retrospective at the Jewish Museum in Manhattan was described in the catalog as a continuing narrative in "a world distilled from the New and Old Testaments, cabalistic doctrines and Hasidic revelations, densely populated with saints and priests, minstrels and musicians, magicians and teachers." However, the chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, the museum's parent organization, removed 19 of the works before the opening, saying that he considered their "explicit Christian symbolism" inappropriate. The paintings were instead exhibited at the National Academy of Design, nearby. At the time, Mr. Aronson recalled that his works in the "Fourteen Americans" exhibition three decades earlier had prompted "attacks not only from the Jewish press and the Jewish establishment, who considered me a convert, but from the Christian community, which regarded the work as sacrilegious because I use certain distortions. "Now," he added, "here I am, back at square one."

    Ripley Auctions
  • David Aronson (Lithuanian/Massachusetts, 1923-2015), "Observer," Sight- H.- 7 in., W.- 5 1/2 in., Framed- H.- 17 1/4 in., W.- 16 in.
    Sep. 11, 2026

    David Aronson (Lithuanian/Massachusetts, 1923-2015), "Observer," Sight- H.- 7 in., W.- 5 1/2 in., Framed- H.- 17 1/4 in., W.- 16 in.

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    David Aronson (Lithuanian/Massachusetts, 1923-2015), "Observer," acrylic and pencil on paper, signed upper left, labels affixed to frame backing from the "Jewish Museum, New York" and "Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University, Waltham [Mass.]," presented in a giltwood frame,

    Crescent City Auction Gallery
  • DAVID ARONSON (1923-2015) EXPRESSIONIST BRONZE SCULPTURE, RABBI BUST
    Aug. 21, 2026

    DAVID ARONSON (1923-2015) EXPRESSIONIST BRONZE SCULPTURE, RABBI BUST

    Est: $300 - $500

    Patinated bronze sculpture, Bust of a Scholar, signed in cast Aronson (David Aronson, Lithuanian-American, 1923-2015), numbered 13/ 250, with worn foundry mark, rising on integral wood base, bronze only: approx 6.75"h, 6"w, 5"d, overall: approx 8.25"h, 6.25"w, 5"d, 10.75lbs **Provenance: Fred Nevill Antiques, one of Houston Texas' foremost antiques stores**

    Austin Auction Gallery
  • David Aronson (1923-2015), Fiddler
    Aug. 18, 2026

    David Aronson (1923-2015), Fiddler

    Est: $500 - $700

    David Aronson (1923-2015) Fiddler Patinated bronze on marble plinth Edition: 48/250 Signed in the casting: Aronson; impressed edition; foundry mark: JM [conjoined, Joel Meisner]

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • David Aronson (American, 1923-2015), Bearded Man
    Jul. 16, 2026

    David Aronson (American, 1923-2015), Bearded Man

    Est: $300 - $500

    charcoal on paper, signed upper left, sheet: 40 x 26 in., frame: 50 1/2 x 36 3/4 in. 

    Abell Auction
  • David Aronson (American, 1923-2015), Man With Amulets
    Jul. 16, 2026

    David Aronson (American, 1923-2015), Man With Amulets

    Est: $300 - $500

    acrylic and pencil, signed in pencil lower middle, sight: 11 x 7 3/4 in., frame: 20 1/4 x 17 in.

    Abell Auction
  • David Aronson (Lithuanian/American, 1923-2015), "Rabbinical Student"
    May. 17, 2026

    David Aronson (Lithuanian/American, 1923-2015), "Rabbinical Student"

    Est: $300 - $500

    David Aronson (Lithuanian/American, 1923-2015), "Rabbinical Student"   20th century, a bronze of a figure with the Torah fixed to a wooden base, from a numbered edition of 250, signed in the casting and with a foundry mark.    Dimensions: 4 3/4 x 4 1/4in at the base and 9 3/4in in height 

    Locati LLC
  • David Aronson (1923-2015), Bearded Man
    Apr. 22, 2026

    David Aronson (1923-2015), Bearded Man

    Est: $300 - $500

    charcoal on paper, signed upper left, sheet: 40 x 26 in., frame: 50 1/2 x 36 3/4 in. 

    Abell Auction
  • David Aronson (1923-2015), Man With Amulets
    Apr. 22, 2026

    David Aronson (1923-2015), Man With Amulets

    Est: $300 - $500

    acrylic and pencil, signed in pencil lower middle, sight: 11 x 7 3/4 in., frame: 20 1/4 x 17 in.

    Abell Auction
  • David Aronson (1923-2015), Bust of a Man
    Apr. 22, 2026

    David Aronson (1923-2015), Bust of a Man

    Est: $300 - $500

    bronze, on wooden plinth, signed in casting, overall: 16 x 9 x 10 in. 

    Abell Auction
  • David Aronson (1923-2015), Sage II
    Apr. 22, 2026

    David Aronson (1923-2015), Sage II

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    bronze plaque, signed in casting lower right, 13 x 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.

    Abell Auction
  • David Aronson (Lithuanian/American, 1923-2015), "Rabbinical Student"
    Mar. 15, 2026

    David Aronson (Lithuanian/American, 1923-2015), "Rabbinical Student"

    Est: $300 - $500

    David Aronson (Lithuanian/American, 1923-2015), "Rabbinical Student"   20th century, a bronze of a figure with the Torah fixed to a wooden base, from a numbered edition of 250, signed in the casting and with a foundry mark.    Dimensions: 4 3/4 x 4 1/4in at the base and 9 3/4in in height    Provenance: The Estate of Dr Neuman S Mittel of Boston and Cape Cod Massachusetts.

    Locati LLC
  • David Aronson (Lithuanian/American, 1923-2015), Boy with Recorder
    Mar. 15, 2026

    David Aronson (Lithuanian/American, 1923-2015), Boy with Recorder

    Est: $500 - $700

    David Aronson (Lithuanian/American, 1923-2015), Boy with Recorder    20th century, oil on masonite, depicting a boy playing a recorder among scattered belongings, unsigned.    Dimensions: 24 x 14 1/2in, 31 3/4 x 21 1/4in   Provenance: The Estate of Dr Neuman S Mittel of Boston and Cape Cod Massachusetts.

    Locati LLC
  • David Aronson - "Hermit"
    Mar. 14, 2026

    David Aronson - "Hermit"

    Est: $300 - $500

    David Aronson (American, 1923-2015). "Hermit," Patinated-Bronze Bust. In dark brown/ black patina, signed "Aronson," numbered 8/ 12 and stamped with a foundry mark on the reverse on the reverse ; raised on a square black pedestal. Bronze: H: 10 in., W: 9.5 in., D: 6.5 in. Pedestal: H: 4.25 in., W: 4.25 in., D: 4.25 in.

    Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
  • David Aronson - "The Violinist"
    Mar. 14, 2026

    David Aronson - "The Violinist"

    Est: $500 - $800

    David Aronson (1923, Siluva, Lithuania, - 2015, Boston, Massachusetts). "The Violinist," Patinated-Bronze Bust. In dark brown patina, signed "Aronson" on one side of the base, indistinct foundry mark and numbered "150/250" on the back of the base; mounted on a wood plinth and circular turntable. Bronze: H: 10.5 in., W: 7.5 in., D: 5.375 in. H: 12.625 in. (overall) Turntable: H: 0.5 in., Diam: 7.875 in.

    Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
  • David Aronson - "False Messiah"
    Mar. 14, 2026

    David Aronson - "False Messiah"

    Est: $500 - $800

    David Aronson (American, 1923-2015). "False Messiah," Patinated-Bronze Bust. In reddish-brown patina, signed "Aronson," numbered 5/ 12 and stamped with a foundry mark on the reverse, raised on a square black pedestal; and including a certificate of sale from Pucker/ Safrai Gallery, Boston Massachusetts, year date 1978. Bronze: H: 13 in., W: 8 in., D: 10 in. Pedestal: H: 5 in., W: 5.5 in., D: 4.5 in.

    Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
  • David Aronson - "Spinoza"
    Mar. 14, 2026

    David Aronson - "Spinoza"

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    David Aronson (American, 1923-2015). "Spinoza," Large Patinated-Bronze Bust. In dark brown/ black patina, signed "Aronson," numbered 10/ 12 and stamped with a foundry mark on the reverse, raised on a square black pedestal; and including a certificate of sale from Pucker/ Safrai Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts, dated February 28, 1983. Bronze: H: 19 in., W: 19 in., D: 18 in. Pedestal: H: 2.75 in., W: 12 in., D: 10.5 in. Note: Castings of Aronson's bust of the 17th century philosopher are held in the collections of the de Cordova Museum and Sculpture Park, Lincoln, Massachusetts; El Transito Sinagogue & Sephardic Museum, Toledo, Spain; and the Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio.

    Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
  • DAVID ARONSON (Massachusetts/New York, 1923-2015), "Virtuoso", Bust of a figure playing a stringed instrument., Bronze on wooden base, total height 13.5".
    Jan. 30, 2026

    DAVID ARONSON (Massachusetts/New York, 1923-2015), "Virtuoso", Bust of a figure playing a stringed instrument., Bronze on wooden base, total height 13.5".

    Est: $300 - $500

    DAVID ARONSON Massachusetts/New York, 1923-2015 "Virtuoso", Bust of a figure playing a stringed instrument.

    Eldred's
  • MODERNIST BRONZE RABBI - D. ARONSON
    Jan. 04, 2026

    MODERNIST BRONZE RABBI - D. ARONSON

    Est: $200 - $300

    Modernist bronze of a Jewish Rabbi, from waist-up with hands clasped, signed Aronson #6/250. Size: 9 in tall x 7 w x 5 deep. (David Aronson 1923-2015, MA/NY sculptor). NOTE: We can ship this item in-house

    Americana Auctions
  • A DAVID ARONSON (1923-2015), LITHUANIAN-AMERICAN, SIGNED BRONZE, WOMAN WITH VIOLIN, 1969
    Dec. 05, 2025

    A DAVID ARONSON (1923-2015), LITHUANIAN-AMERICAN, SIGNED BRONZE, WOMAN WITH VIOLIN, 1969

    Est: $800 - $1,000

    Cast bronze with dark brown patina, mounted on a square marble base. Signed Aronson, numbered 6/250, with foundry mark. Dated 1969. A finely modeled bronze bust by David Aronson, depicting a woman holding a violin. The expressive face, dynamic gesture, and textured surface exemplify Aronson’s signature synthesis of modern expressionism and spiritual symbolism. The figure’s intensity and introspection reflect the artist’s enduring fascination with the intersection of art, faith, and human emotion. Created during the late 1960s, this sculpture belongs to Aronson’s mature period, when his modeling achieved a powerful fusion of abstraction and figuration. The tactile surface and psychological immediacy convey the moral and spiritual depth that defines his postwar American oeuvre. Footnotes: David Aronson was a leading figure of the Boston Expressionist movement and served as founder and Chair of the Fine Arts Department at Boston University. His works, often exploring religious and existential themes, are represented in major museum collections including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Smithsonian American Art Museum; and the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided.

    Helios Auctions
  • David ARONSON "Three Singers" Bronze Sculpture
    Nov. 15, 2025

    David ARONSON "Three Singers" Bronze Sculpture

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    David Aronson (Lithuania/American 1923-2015) "Three Singers", signed lower right base "Aronson", bronze with brown patina, edition of 8, 1963-9 [58" H x 62" W x 35" D]. Currently in partial crate, some variation in patina. Property of and benefiting Columbia University in the City of New York, Former Property of the Estate of John W. Kluge.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • David Aronson "Quiet Director" Bronze Sculpture
    Aug. 23, 2025

    David Aronson "Quiet Director" Bronze Sculpture

    Est: $200 - $300

    David Aronson (Lithuania, 1923-2015) "The Quiet Director" bronze on a wood base, presented as an award with inscription to lower front base, signed Aronson to verso, and editioned 5/50. [Including base: 15" H x 11.5" W x 5.5" D]. Condition to sculpture is good. From the Collection of Susan and Cliff Freeman.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • Two Figural Bronzes to include David Aronson (American 1923-2015) "Virtuoso" Patinated bronze, edition 115/250 Signed Aronson Bronze height 10 inches Gary Herbert (American 1935-2006) Native American Shaman wearing ...
    Mar. 22, 2025

    Two Figural Bronzes to include David Aronson (American 1923-2015) "Virtuoso" Patinated bronze, edition 115/250 Signed Aronson Bronze height 10 inches Gary Herbert (American 1935-2006) Native American Shaman wearing ...

    Est: $200 - $400

    Two Figural Bronzes to include David Aronson (American 1923-2015) "Virtuoso" Patinated bronze, edition 115/250 Signed Aronson Bronze height 10 inches Gary Herbert (American 1935-2006) Native American Shaman wearing animal pelt Patinated bronze, edition 4/15 Signed and dated Gary Herbert 1973 Height 8 inches

    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
  • David ARONSON: Bronze Judaica Sculpture
    Feb. 08, 2025

    David ARONSON: Bronze Judaica Sculpture

    Est: $350 - $550

    David Aronson (Lithuanian/American, 1923-2015) bronze Judaica sculpture of Rabbi with torah, numbered 34/250, with foundry mark. Provenance: From the Collection of Brendelle & Fred Walden. [Sculpture: 8" H x 6" W x 4" D; Overall: 10 1/2" H x 6" W x 4" D]. Overall good condition.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • David ARONSON: Biblical Portrait - Mixed Media
    Nov. 16, 2024

    David ARONSON: Biblical Portrait - Mixed Media

    Est: $200 - $300

    Framed mixed media in pencil, pastel, and gouache biblical portrait by David Aronson (Lithuanian/American, 1923-2015). Signed upper right. Provenance: From the Collection of Brendelle & Fred Walden. [Art: 17" H x 11" W; Frame: 31" H x 24" W]. In good condition. Condition reports and requests for additional photos cannot be accepted on this lot; please bid accordingly. This is not an indication of good or bad condition.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • David ARONSON: "Eve" - Mixed Media
    Nov. 16, 2024

    David ARONSON: "Eve" - Mixed Media

    Est: $200 - $300

    Framed mixed media in pencil, pastel, and gouache portrait titled "Eve" by David Aronson (Lithuanian/American, 1923-2015). Signed lower right, with labels to verso. Provenance: From the Collection of Brendelle & Fred Walden. [Art: 11 1/2" H x 7 1/2" W; Frame: 18 1/2" H x 15" W]. In good condition. Condition reports and requests for additional photos cannot be accepted on this lot; please bid accordingly. This is not an indication of good or bad condition.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • David ARONSON: "Adam" - Mixed Media
    Nov. 16, 2024

    David ARONSON: "Adam" - Mixed Media

    Est: $200 - $300

    Framed mixed media in pencil, pastel, and gouache portrait titled "Adam" by David Aronson (Lithuanian/American, 1923-2015). Signed lower right, with labels to verso. Provenance: From the Collection of Brendelle & Fred Walden. [Art: 11 1/2" H x 7 1/2" W; Frame: 18 1/2" H x 15" W]. In good condition. Condition reports and requests for additional photos cannot be accepted on this lot; please bid accordingly. This is not an indication of good or bad condition.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • David ARONSON: Bronze Judaica Sculpture
    Nov. 16, 2024

    David ARONSON: Bronze Judaica Sculpture

    Est: $350 - $550

    David Aronson (Lithuanian/American, 1923-2015) bronze Judaica sculpture of Rabbi with torah, numbered 34/250, with foundry mark. Provenance: From the Collection of Brendelle & Fred Walden. [Sculpture: 8" H x 6" W x 4" D; Overall: 10 1/2" H x 6" W x 4" D]. Overall good condition.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • David Aronson (American 1923-2015), Moses and the 10 Commandments, Patinated Bronze Wall Plaque, Marked on verso "I/VIII", 14" x 13 1/2"
    Jul. 20, 2024

    David Aronson (American 1923-2015), Moses and the 10 Commandments, Patinated Bronze Wall Plaque, Marked on verso "I/VIII", 14" x 13 1/2"

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    David Aronson (American 1923-2015) Moses and the 10 Commandments Patinated Bronze Wall Plaque Marked on verso "I/VIII" 14" x 13 1/2"

    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
  • * ARONSON, DAVID: "Lanskap".
    May. 04, 2024

    * ARONSON, DAVID: "Lanskap".

    Est: CHF340 - CHF750

    ARONSON, DAVID (Siluva 1923 - 2015 Natick) * : "Lanskap"; Öl auf Leinwand; 65x73 cm; verso sig. u. betitelt

    Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
  • David Aronson Bronze (American, 1923-2015)
    Mar. 11, 2024

    David Aronson Bronze (American, 1923-2015)

    Est: $50 - $1,000

    David Aronson Bronze (American, 1923-2015) 12 1/4"h x 10 1/2"w x 8"d. Signed on back. Condition, scratches, scuffs and small nick to wood base, old patina

    The Auction Barn
  • David Aronson (American 1923-2015)
    Dec. 12, 2023

    David Aronson (American 1923-2015)

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    American, 1923-2015 Winged Angel Playing the Flute Signed Aronson and numbered 12/15, and stamped with the Bedi Makky Art Foundry mark at the base Bronze with a brown patina Height: 24 inches (61 cm) In good overall condition.

    DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • DAVID ARONSON - PATRIARCH II
    Sep. 07, 2023

    DAVID ARONSON - PATRIARCH II

    Est: $300 - $500

    Lot 17 David Aronson Lithuanian (1923-2015) Patriarch II tempera on paper signed lower right image: 15 x 8 inches frame dimensions: 30 3/4 x 24 x 1 1/2 inches, wood frame with glazing Provenance: From an Upper West Side Collection

    Capsule Gallery Auction
  • David Aronson (Litauen, 1923-2015, USA)
    Aug. 26, 2023

    David Aronson (Litauen, 1923-2015, USA)

    Est: kr500 - kr1,000

    Marine, olie på plade, signeret og betitlet på bagside, 40 x 63/CD

    Svendborg Auktionerne ApS
  • David Aronson (1923-2015)
    Jul. 20, 2023

    David Aronson (1923-2015)

    Est: $300 - $400

    David Aronson (1923-2015), Troubadour with mandolin, bronze relief, dimensions: 40.5X27.5 cm, signed.

    Ishtar Auctions Ltd
  • David Aronson (Lithuanian-American 1923-2015) Virtuoso Bronze 12-1/4 x 11-1/4 x
    May. 11, 2023

    David Aronson (Lithuanian-American 1923-2015) Virtuoso Bronze 12-1/4 x 11-1/4 x

    Est: $600 - $800

    David Aronson (Lithuanian-American 1923-2015) Virtuoso Bronze 12-1/4 x 11-1/4 x 7-3/4 inches (31.1 x 28.6 x 19.7 cm) Ed. 17//250 Incised signature Aronson, stamped with number 17/250 Property from a Distinguished New York Estate HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • David Aronson (Lithuanian-American, 1923–2015) Man with Torah Bronze 7-3/8 x 5-3
    May. 11, 2023

    David Aronson (Lithuanian-American, 1923–2015) Man with Torah Bronze 7-3/8 x 5-3

    Est: $600 - $800

    David Aronson (Lithuanian-American, 1923–2015) Man with Torah Bronze 7-3/8 x 5-3/4 x 0-3/4 inches (18.7 x 14.6 x 1.9 cm) Incised signature Aronson Property from a Distinguished New York Estate HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • David Aronson (Lithuanian-American, 1923–2015) Rabbi Bronze 8-1/4 x 5-1/4 x 4-3/
    May. 11, 2023

    David Aronson (Lithuanian-American, 1923–2015) Rabbi Bronze 8-1/4 x 5-1/4 x 4-3/

    Est: $600 - $800

    David Aronson (Lithuanian-American, 1923–2015) Rabbi Bronze 8-1/4 x 5-1/4 x 4-3/4 inches (21.0 x 13.3 x 12.1 cm) Ed. 7/250 Incised signature Aronson stamped with number 7/250, (foundry mark) Property from a Distinguished New York Estate HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • DAVID ARONSON (1923-2015)
    May. 06, 2023

    DAVID ARONSON (1923-2015)

    Est: $300 - $600

    "Virtuoso" bronze 96/250. 12 inches (overall)

    John McInnis Auctioneers
  • David Aaronson, Massachusetts, New York (1923-2015), Rabbi, bronze, 8 1/4"H x 5 1/4"W x 5"D
    Apr. 29, 2023

    David Aaronson, Massachusetts, New York (1923-2015), Rabbi, bronze, 8 1/4"H x 5 1/4"W x 5"D

    Est: $300 - $500

    David Aaronson Massachusetts, New York, (1923-2015) Rabbi bronze Signed. Numbered 21/250. Biography from the Archives of askART: David Aronson, son of an immigrant Lithuanian rabbi, breaks the Torah's Second Commandment (Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, nor any manner of likeness, of any thing...") with exquisite verve. He not only graves golden images, but even takes them from the Bible. Their pinched faces and twisted bodies are distorted with the febrile passion of Aronson's acknowledged artistic influence, El Greco. That their youngest son took up art was reason for sackcloth and ashes at the Aronson home. His first one-man show drew a drubbing from the Jewish Daily Forward's art critic. The Hasidim saw only apostasy and despair in his work. Art has always been a rebellion for Aronson. After eight years of Hebrew studies, he turned against the strictures of orthodoxy and started learning to paint with Karl Zerbe. At first he defiantly depicted only New Testament figures, which were therefore more forbidden. During the heyday of abstract expressionism, Aronson's figurative works lost their audience. Meanwhile he delved into the occult Cabalistic thought of the late-medieval Europen Jews, who saw nature as a deceptive cloak thrown over man's divine essence. Aronson's new subjects included the golem, or automaton, bought to life by magic and capable of either good or evil. Another was the dybbuk, a wicked spirit that can only be exorcised (usually through the small toe) by a wonder-working rabbi. For his technique as well as ideas, Aronson turns to the past. He is the United States 'foremost master of the ancient and dangerous medium of encaustic, a blend of wax, resin, varnish and oil fused together by heat. His paintings always burst into flame. The result is a warm waxy panel, more durable and more translucent than oils. Aronson is chairman of Boston University's art department and is a master of many techniques. His eight-foot-tall drawings of "The Concert" show musicians levitating through clouds of charcoal. Although cast in medieval garb and aglow with the epicurean colors of Rembrandt, the art of David Aronson merely stages modern problems in ancient dress. What Aronson pictures is man's effort to cast aside his graven image, discard his mask of duplicity. He has succeeded where few contemporaries have even dared to try in marrying today's religious concerns with the visual arts. Written and compiled by Jean Ershler Schatz, artist and researcher of Laguna Woods, California Source: Time Magazine November 22, 1963

    Ripley Auctions
  • David Aaronson, Massachusetts, New York (1923-2015), Rabbi with Torah Judaica Figure, bronze, 9 1/2"H x 8"W x 4 1/2"D
    Apr. 29, 2023

    David Aaronson, Massachusetts, New York (1923-2015), Rabbi with Torah Judaica Figure, bronze, 9 1/2"H x 8"W x 4 1/2"D

    Est: $300 - $500

    David Aaronson Massachusetts, New York, (1923-2015) Rabbi with Torah Judaica Figure bronze Signed. Biography from the Archives of askART: David Aronson, son of an immigrant Lithuanian rabbi, breaks the Torah's Second Commandment (Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, nor any manner of likeness, of any thing...") with exquisite verve. He not only graves golden images, but even takes them from the Bible. Their pinched faces and twisted bodies are distorted with the febrile passion of Aronson's acknowledged artistic influence, El Greco. That their youngest son took up art was reason for sackcloth and ashes at the Aronson home. His first one-man show drew a drubbing from the Jewish Daily Forward's art critic. The Hasidim saw only apostasy and despair in his work. Art has always been a rebellion for Aronson. After eight years of Hebrew studies, he turned against the strictures of orthodoxy and started learning to paint with Karl Zerbe. At first he defiantly depicted only New Testament figures, which were therefore more forbidden. During the heyday of abstract expressionism, Aronson's figurative works lost their audience. Meanwhile he delved into the occult Cabalistic thought of the late-medieval Europen Jews, who saw nature as a deceptive cloak thrown over man's divine essence. Aronson's new subjects included the golem, or automaton, bought to life by magic and capable of either good or evil. Another was the dybbuk, a wicked spirit that can only be exorcised (usually through the small toe) by a wonder-working rabbi. For his technique as well as ideas, Aronson turns to the past. He is the United States 'foremost master of the ancient and dangerous medium of encaustic, a blend of wax, resin, varnish and oil fused together by heat. His paintings always burst into flame. The result is a warm waxy panel, more durable and more translucent than oils. Aronson is chairman of Boston University's art department and is a master of many techniques. His eight-foot-tall drawings of "The Concert" show musicians levitating through clouds of charcoal. Although cast in medieval garb and aglow with the epicurean colors of Rembrandt, the art of David Aronson merely stages modern problems in ancient dress. What Aronson pictures is man's effort to cast aside his graven image, discard his mask of duplicity. He has succeeded where few contemporaries have even dared to try in marrying today's religious concerns with the visual arts. Written and compiled by Jean Ershler Schatz, artist and researcher of Laguna Woods, California Source: Time Magazine November 22, 1963

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  • David Aronson
    Apr. 21, 2023

    David Aronson

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    (Massachusetts/New York, 1923-2015) Chess Player II, signed lower left indistinctly "Aronson", pastel over pencil; 12-1/4 x 7-3/4 in.; parcel gilt wood frame, 19 x 14-3/8 in. Provenance: Pucker/Safrai Gallery, Boston (label verso); MB Modern, New York, New York, No. 0710197 (label verso); Private Collection, Warrenton, Virginia

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  • David Aronson
    Apr. 21, 2023

    David Aronson

    Est: $300 - $500

    (Massachusetts/New York, 1923-2015) Flute Player III, 2008, signed lower right "Aronson", 2008, oil pastel on paper; 6-5/8 x 8-1/2 in.; gold leaf frame, 13-7/8 x 15-1/2 in. Provenance: Pucker Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts (label verso); David Findlay Jr. Fine Art, New York, New York (label verso); Private Collection, Warrenton, Virginia

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  • David Aronson (American 1923-2015) Virtuoso Bronze
    Apr. 06, 2023

    David Aronson (American 1923-2015) Virtuoso Bronze

    Est: $400 - $600

    Bronze titled Virtuoso by David Aronson on wood base. Signed and numbered 60/250. Includes COA pictured. Measures approx 12.5" t x 11.25" w. Have a similar item to sell? Contact us at info@marketauctionsinc.com Please review all photos closely. The non-appearance of a condition report does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition, does not show wear due to age and use, or is free from damage. Market Auctions Inc. strongly suggests that you request a condition report before placing a bid. You may request one from us via this auction platform. Please note that any condition reports are given as strictly as a courtesy to interested parties and should not be considered a statement of fact. Market Auctions Inc. bears no responsibility for any error or omission. All sales are final and sold as is. Measurements are approximated. Please note shipping is not included. All collectibles, silver, antiques, and paintings please contact our third party shipper listed below: Juniors Auction Services 561-510-0345 / juniorsauctionservices@gmail.com UPS Store (561) 631-8997 / store6989@theupsstore.com DM Postal (561) 469-6137 / dmpostal5001@gmail.com For furniture and very large items, please contact an appropriate freight / transport company for shipment. SALES TAX NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Market Auction, Inc., only collects and remits sales tax on items purchased by Florida residents. ALL OUT OF STATE purchasers are required to pay sales tax to their respective States. Purchasers holding valid resale certificates must provide proof of same prior to purchase. Market Auctions, Inc. takes no responsibility for purchaser failure to remit sales tax to the proper non-Florida taxing authority and for any fines or penalties that may result.

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  • David Aronson American, 1923-2015 Medieval Man, 1965
    Feb. 08, 2023

    David Aronson American, 1923-2015 Medieval Man, 1965

    Est: $400 - $600

    David Aronson American, 1923-2015 Medieval Man, 1965 Signed Aronson (ll) Bronze with greenish-brown patina 4 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 3/4 inches (12.1 x 11.4 x 1.9 cm) From an edition of 25. C The Flower Family Collection

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  • David Aronson American, 1923-2015 The Singer, 1965
    Feb. 08, 2023

    David Aronson American, 1923-2015 The Singer, 1965

    Est: $400 - $600

    David Aronson American, 1923-2015 The Singer, 1965 Signed Aronson (lr) Bronze with dark brown patina 4 x 4 x 1 inch (10.2 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm) From an edition of 25. C The Flower Family Collection

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  • David Aronson American, 1923-2015 The Patriarch, 1965
    Feb. 08, 2023

    David Aronson American, 1923-2015 The Patriarch, 1965

    Est: $400 - $600

    David Aronson American, 1923-2015 The Patriarch, 1965 Signed Aronson (ll) Bronze with dark brown patina 6 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 1 inch (17.1 x 14 x 2.5 cm) From an edition of 25. C The Flower Family Collection

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  • David Aronson, Massachusetts / New York (1923 - 2015), Two portraits; Bearded Chasid, 1960, tempera, oil, graphite on paper, 17 1/4" x 10 3/4"
    Dec. 17, 2022

    David Aronson, Massachusetts / New York (1923 - 2015), Two portraits; Bearded Chasid, 1960, tempera, oil, graphite on paper, 17 1/4" x 10 3/4"

    Est: $200 - $400

    David Aronson Massachusetts / New York, (1923 - 2015) Two portraits; Bearded Chasid, 1960 tempera, oil, graphite on paper signed upper left. Provenance: Nordness Madison Gallery, 831 Madison Ave, NY Biography from the Archives of askART: David Aronson, son of an immigrant Lithuanian rabbi, breaks the Torah's Second Commandment (Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, nor any manner of likeness, of any thing...") with exquisite verve. He not only graves golden images, but even takes them from the Bible. Their pinched faces and twisted bodies are distorted with the febrile passion of Aronson's acknowledged artistic influence, El Greco. That their youngest son took up art was reason for sackcloth and ashes at the Aronson home. His first one-man show drew a drubbing from the Jewish Daily Forward's art critic. The Hasidim saw only apostasy and despair in his work. Art has always been a rebellion for Aronson. After eight years of Hebrew studies, he turned against the strictures of orthodoxy and started learning to paint with Karl Zerbe. At first he defiantly depicted only New Testament figures, which were therefore more forbidden. During the heyday of abstract expressionism, Aronson's figurative works lost their audience. Meanwhile he delved into the occult Cabalistic thought of the late-medieval Europen Jews, who saw nature as a deceptive cloak thrown over man's divine essence. Aronson's new subjects included the golem, or automaton, bought to life by magic and capable of either good or evil. Another was the dybbuk, a wicked spirit that can only be exorcised (usually through the small toe) by a wonder-working rabbi. For his technique as well as ideas, Aronson turns to the past. He is the United States 'foremost master of the ancient and dangerous medium of encaustic, a blend of wax, resin, varnish and oil fused together by heat. His paintings always burst into flame. The result is a warm waxy panel, more durable and more translucent than oils. Aronson is chairman of Boston University's art department and is a master of many techniques. His eight-foot-tall drawings of "The Concert" show musicians levitating through clouds of charcoal. Although cast in medieval garb and aglow with the epicurean colors of Rembrandt, the art of David Aronson merely stages modern problems in ancient dress. What Aronson pictures is man's effort to cast aside his graven image, discard his mask of duplicity. He has succeeded where few contemporaries have even dared to try in marrying today's religious concerns with the visual arts. Written and compiled by Jean Ershler Schatz, artist and researcher of Laguna Woods, California Source: Time Magazine November 22, 1963

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