Zalman Kleinman Painting Sells for $140,000

By COLlive reporter

A painting of a group of Chassidim joyously dancing was recently privately sold for $140,000, COLlive.com has learned.

The oil on canvas painting was painted by the renowned artist Zalman Kleinman, a Lubavitcher chossid living in Crown Heights.

Independent art dealer Israel Clapman of Fine Arts Gallery, with the help of Betzalel Art Gallery, facilitated the most recent sales to an “international customer,” he said.

Kleinman (1933-1995) produced talented portrayals of Chassidic life, and his works adorn the homes of many Chabad Chassidim in the United States, Israel and worldwide. His paintings reflect the spirit of Chabad Chassidus – davening, study of Chassidus, farbrengens, traveling to the rebbe, and more; and include themes of Chassidic joy and humor.

Kleinman’s paintings also dealt with more general Jewish topics – scenes from the Torah and Pesach Haggadah, Hachnassas Sefer Torah, Kiddush Levanah, Yom Kippur, and more. He also painted landscapes and portraits. His paintings are full of life and color, draw inspiration from day-to-day life, and faithfully document the environment in which he lived and operated.

“Zalman Kleinman was one of the greatest Chabad artists to have ever lived,” Clapman said. “Most children think of Chassidim of old and the Baal Shem Tov based on how Zalman portrayed them.”

He added, “Most people that buy a Kleinman make it the centerpiece of their home or office. Most of my clients call me years later and say, ‘Izzy, you really changed my life for the better. His masterpieces brighten up our lives.'”

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