During the 1950s Bernard Zakheim worked as an upholsterer to support his family
while continuing to produce a large body of work. 
Many of his works were based upon Biblical themes..

Forbiden Fruit
Oil on Canvas, 47.5 x 27.5"

Salome with the head of John the Baptist
Oil on canvas, 40x29.5"

Moses Smashes the 10 Commandments
Oil on canvas, 32.25 x 43"
Signed and dated 1960

Red Tape and Ticker Tape
Oil on canvas 30.25 x 34.5

Isaiah, "Thou Shalt Beat Swords into Ploughshares"
Oil on canvas 30 x 39"

"Maimonides, a fresco design for Maimonides Convalesant S.F. 1955."

"Dancers "
July 1956 San Francisco

Cock Fight

Fisherman

Many of Bernard Zakheim's  works were based upon Jewish American history: 

First Jewish immigrants to New Amsterdam in 1650
Oil on canvas, 33 x 41" Signed and dated 1967

Detail from First Jewish Immigrants
Oil on canvas, 18.75 x 24.75" Signed and dated 1966

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For information please contact Nathan Zakheim at 213-840-9130 or nathan.zakheim@gmail.com.