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CANDELABRA

A joyful celebration of family, faith and eternal light.

The only candelabra Erte has ever offered to his public is a nine-point candelabra called Tree of Life. This menorah was released by Erté in 1988 as a tribute to the 40th anniversary of the State of Israel. I am very proud to present this work of art. Its ownership fills one with pride. With this piece, Erté celebrates the indomitable spirit, history and heritage that is Israel. His Tree of Life menorah is a symbol of the unity of a faith, a people and a nation, and also stands as an emblem of the essential unit of civilization, the family.

The Tree of Life menorah is a fascinating and intricate object of art that salutes the 40th anniversary of the State of Israel with delicate and refined symbols.

At the base of the menorah the design of
the tree roots spreads outward. The roots wind and flow in a manner suggesting the widespread travel or Diaspora of the Jewish people throughout the ages. We are also re minded of the solidarity of cultural "roots," the unshakable community bond and the tradition of family that unites. those of the Jewish faith around the world.

On the branches of the Tree of Life arc thorns, painful reminders of the travails and persecutions that the Jewish people have suffered over time and which they remember today. Atop these branches, in contrast, arc clusters of date leaves topped by split pomegranates. These are the fruits of the desert, the sustenance on which the ancient tribes subsisted. These foods of life become the points from which the candles extend. The design suggests the blessings of life and the light of faith which is carried into the world.

Finally, the two exotic birds on the branches of the Tree of Life commemorate the return of the Jews to the State of Israel. These wanderers, refined by long years of evolution and flight, have come to rest at last in harmony and peace upon their tree of life, their homeland, Israel.
In addition to its religious significance, Tree of Life is a unique and beautiful freestanding work of art. The menorah presents the opportunity for collectors to acquire a family heirloom, one that can be passed down and appreciated by many future generations. This magnificent menorah serves as a traditional candelabra for Chanukah as well as any festive occasion. Tree of Life is available in bronze, silver and gold patina. As its publisher, what I find so interesting is its universal appeal as a work of art beyond any consideration of its particular religious significance.

Collectors of religious icons many times want icons for their sheer beauty and artistic impact without the religious element being considered. Many non-Jewish families use the Tree of Life as a regular centerpiece candelabra for the dining room table.