Frank Meisler "Sitting Camel" Articulated Kinetic

Updated September 18, 2026

A highly distinctive signed limited-edition "Sitting Camel" sculpture by Frank Meisler (1925-2018), one of the most recognizable figures associated with modern Israeli sculptural metalwork. Executed in Meisler's characteristic combination of polished silver-tone metal with richly contrasting gold-plated ornament, the composition transforms the familiar desert camel into an intricately engineered sculptural object of remarkable personality and visual presence. The seated dromedary is conceived with articulated, kinetic elements and displays the artist's celebrated attention to mechanical construction, surface pattern and narrative detail. Its elongated neck, stylized facial modeling and expressive gilt eye are complemented by textured mane and harness passages, elaborate gold-tone saddle trappings, matte-finished panniers and suspended bell ornaments, creating a sophisticated interplay of polished, textured and gilded surfaces. Especially appealing is the sculptural treatment of the folded legs and angular body planes, which give the animal a simultaneously monumental and whimsical character when viewed from different angles. Engraved to the hindquarter "703/730" and "Frank Meisler Israel," identifying this example as number 703 from the strictly limited edition of 730. Meisler's internationally collected sculptures are particularly admired for their fusion of figurative storytelling, architectural construction, movable components and meticulous metal craftsmanship, qualities strongly represented in the present work. The camel subject is especially well suited to Meisler's visual language, combining Middle Eastern cultural associations with humor, movement and ornamental richness. A compelling acquisition for collectors of Frank Meisler sculpture, Israeli art, limited-edition sculpture, kinetic and articulated sculpture, modern metalwork and sophisticated animalier decorative art. The sculpture presents beautifully, retaining its contrasting saddle fittings, panniers and paired hanging bells, without any surface marks or scratches.

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