A gallery inside a framing studio
Bemisgeret, our framing studio in Baka, is also a gallery of original Israeli art. On the walls at 29 Derech Beit Lehem you'll find original paintings for sale, signed lithographs and prints, and anything you buy can be framed right here.
The Bemisgeret art gallery sells original Israeli art from inside a picture framing studio at 29 Derech Beit Lehem in Baka, Jerusalem. Next to original paintings by Israeli artists, it carries signed lithographs by Nachum Gutman, Moshe Castel and Yosl Bergner, plus canvas prints and serigraphs on wood. The gallery is run by Mordechai (Mouki) Cohen and the painter Esther (Eti) Agasi Cohen, and every piece bought there can be framed on site.
The Bemisgeret art gallery shows original Israeli art inside the picture framing studio at 29 Derech Beit Lehem, Jerusalem. Original paintings for sale hang next to signed lithographs and canvas prints (giclée), and you see all of them up close. Some are displayed outside, at the front of the gallery, and anyone who buys can order framing on the same visit.
Our shop window faces Derech Beit Lehem and shows original work by the house painter, Esther. We believe in Israeli artists who make original work and we promote them, so you'll also find original paintings by other artists, most of them local.
An online catalog is in the works. The work is on show at the studio, and if you'd like an idea of it before you come, browse the pages of the artists who show with us on our artists page.
An original painting is a single work painted by hand by the artist. Some works have no copies and never will, and some can be ordered as reproductions. The gallery shows oils, pastels, watercolors and acrylics on canvas by five painters. Where no price range is given, we'll quote you at the studio or by phone.
Esther (Eti) is one of the studio's two owners. She paints mostly in oil on canvas, and also in dry pastel and watercolor, and many of her paintings show the landscapes of the western Negev, where she grew up. Her original paintings range from ₪180 to ₪5,500, framed. See Esther Agasi Cohen's page
Until recently Adriana lived in Baka, and she has since moved her home and her studio from Talpiot to Tel Aviv. She paints in acrylic on canvas. We love the mood of her paintings, so we keep a large collection of her serigraphs (silkscreen prints) on paper and of her original work. See Adriana Nave's work
Merav Cohen Vanunu paints abstracts in acrylic on kraft paper or canvas, priced from ₪1,890 to ₪5,500 unframed. See Merav Cohen Vanunu's page
Remarkable original acrylic paintings. Shon is a special artist we love to promote, and his paintings leave a strong impression on anyone who looks at them. Shon has a wall of his own in our gallery, and we think very highly of his work. See Shon Yermi's page
Original paintings in soft pastel. Shahar, Esther's youngest daughter, started painting in her mother's studio and is drawn mainly to soft pastel. You can see her work at the gallery, all of it framed and signed.
A lithograph is a fine, distinctive artist's print, made in a limited number of copies straight from a stone or a printing plate, and each copy is signed by the artist. When a sheet is signed and numbered, a marking such as 45/120 in the margin means it's copy 45 of an edition of 120. Sometimes you'll find the letters A.P. (short for Artist's Proof) instead of a number. They mark a proof meant for the artist, which collectors find especially desirable.
Online, lithographs usually appear as small, flat images in digital catalogs. Here it's completely different: you meet the actual sheet, feel its texture, the smell of the paper, its true size and colors, and check the original signature and the condition of the work up close before you decide.
Looking for a lithograph by one of the artists on the list, or a work by someone else? You're welcome to call us or write to us before you come, and we'll gladly help you track it down.
Artists whose lithographs we carry:
A canvas print is a reproduction of an existing painting printed on canvas, and it usually costs less than the original. We have canvas prints by Esther Agasi Cohen and Adriana Nave, and you can get the price of each one at the gallery or by phone.
A serigraph, or screen print, is made by pressing ink onto the surface through a fine mesh screen, one color after another. Adriana Nave's serigraphs on wood are signed by her and cost ₪200 to ₪1,200 unframed. She also has signed, numbered prints on paper in the same price range.
The main difference between these kinds of work is in the technique and in how many copies of each piece exist:
How to choose
How the choice affects the price
Naturally, the original is the most expensive, because it's completely unique. Lithographs are priced by the artist's reputation and by the size and rarity of the edition. They cost less than an original, yet carry prestige thanks to the artist's own signature. Canvas prints are the most affordable of the three and let you enjoy an impressive piece of art at a comfortable price.
Our tip
Not sure what will suit your space? Bring the wall measurements and a photo of the room to the gallery. We're here to advise, guide you and choose with you the piece that will fit your home best.
Having the framing studio and the gallery under one roof is a big advantage:
With custom picture framing done where you buy, you get the care and expertise of both the artist and the framer, so the piece gets double the attention. You choose the frame with the artist's advice about the piece, with the artwork itself lying on the counter in front of a wide range of frames that suit it. All our frames are wood. Some are made in Israel and some are imported from Italy.
Works on paper are sensitive to light, humidity and acidic board touching them, and that goes for lithographs, pastels and watercolors. So we frame them with an acid-free mat behind regular glass, or behind UV-filtering museum glass when you want to preserve them for many years and prevent fading. Paintings on canvas get special floater frames, and some pieces get completely different framing, like the work by Adriana Nave in the photo, which we framed between two panes of glass.
The gallery is at 29 Derech Beit Lehem, in the heart of picturesque Baka in Jerusalem, inside an old Jerusalem stone building full of character, whose shop window faces the street and invites passersby in.
Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 9:30 am to 6 pm, and Friday 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.
The studio's owners welcome you themselves: Eti (the painter Esther Agasi Cohen), who advises on choosing art and on designing the framing to match it exactly, and Mouki (Mordechai) Cohen, a master framer in whose skilled hands every piece gets a new and unique life.
Our story is a story of love for art: how a small picture framing business grew over the years into a warm gallery and an inspiring art institution. Visitors come from every neighborhood in Jerusalem and beyond: the German Colony, Talpiot, Katamon, Arnona, Armon HaNatziv, Malha, Beit HaKerem, Givat Masua, Gilo, Ma'ale Adumim, Vered Yericho and all the kibbutzim and towns around, and even guests from far away and from abroad.
Why visit us?
We'd love to host you! We recommend calling before you come, so we can give you our full attention: phone 02-6714005, WhatsApp 052-5413669.
So we can give you our full attention, we recommend booking a visit with Esther on WhatsApp (052-5413669) ahead of time, and then we'll meet at 29 Derech Beit Lehem. Looking for a particular original, a lithograph or an exact size for your wall? Let us know in advance and we'll check together what's available at the studio.
Esther will help you choose the piece that best suits the character of the space, the light in the room and of course your budget. We have a wide range of art for every pocket and across a broad price range. Some pieces in the gallery already hang in a carefully chosen frame, and if you'd like a different one, we'll gladly fit and swap it to your taste. Tip: a photo of the room and exact wall measurements make the decision quicker and help you choose well.
Here you see everything with your own eyes: we lay different frame profiles and mat colors right on the piece or next to it, and choose the combination that makes it shine. Of course you can also buy the pieces unframed.
When the piece is framed, ready and lovingly wrapped, we'll let you know. Collect it from the studio and enjoy art that will stay with you for years.
A lithograph is printed in a limited edition and signed by the artist, while a regular print is a reproduction that can be printed in as many copies as anyone likes. For a lithograph, the image is drawn on stone or a printing plate and the number of sheets is fixed in advance. That's why a signed lithograph counts as an original fine-art print, and a poster or canvas print counts as a reproduction of an existing work. Our gallery in Jerusalem has both lithographs and prints.
An original is a one-off work, and a lithograph is one sheet from a limited edition of the same image. An original oil, pastel, watercolor or acrylic painting is made by hand and has no copies. A lithograph is printed in several signed copies, so an artist's lithograph usually costs less than one of their original paintings. At our gallery you can see both side by side and compare.
Yes. We have lithographs by Nachum Gutman, Moshe Castel, Yosl Bergner, Yehudit Yellin, Zina Roitman and Lea Avitzedek. You see and buy them at the studio at 29 Derech Beit Lehem in Baka, Jerusalem, since our online catalog is still in the works. If you're after a specific work by one of them, call 02-6714005 before you come and we'll check what's in the gallery at the moment.
It depends on a few things: the size of the painting, the medium it was painted in and how well known the artist is. For example, original paintings by Esther Agasi Cohen start at ₪180 for a small watercolor, her framed pastels cost ₪800 to ₪1,200, and her oils on canvas cost ₪500 to ₪5,500, depending on size. Paintings by Adriana Nave cost ₪200 to ₪800, and all of them come unframed. Shahar Iluk's pastels cost ₪280 to ₪450, all framed with a mat and a wood frame. Shon Yermi's original paintings cost ₪1,800, framed. For lithograph prices, ask at the gallery, call 02-6714005 or WhatsApp 052-5413669.
Not always. Some pieces hang in the gallery already framed, and others haven't been framed and can be bought with or without a frame. A framed piece costs more. Framing is priced by size, frame profile, glazing and mat. The range is wide, because some frames are plain and simple and others are ornate. You can get a framing quote at the studio with the piece in front of you, by phone at 02-6714005 or on WhatsApp at 052-5413669. If you prefer, you can buy the piece unframed.
The gallery is at 29 Derech Beit Lehem in Baka, Jerusalem, inside the Bemisgeret framing studio. It's open Sunday to Thursday 9:30 am to 6 pm and Friday 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. The shop window faces the street and shows original work by the house artist, Esther Agasi Cohen, and all the paintings and lithographs we have to offer are on show inside the gallery and out front. It's best to book a visit ahead with Esther on WhatsApp at 052-5413669, or with Mouki by phone at 02-6714005 or on his mobile, 050-8149090.
Yes, before you come you can ask by phone or WhatsApp whether we have it. Send us the artist's name and the title of the work or a description, ideally with a photo. We'll check whether it's in the gallery and gladly help. The studio phone is 02-6714005 and WhatsApp is 052-5413669. You can also email moukicohen@gmail.com. You can see the lithograph itself at the studio in Baka, Jerusalem.
Yes, anything you buy from us can be framed on site, because the gallery is inside the framing studio and you can choose custom framing in front of the piece itself. For work on paper, such as pastel, charcoal or watercolor, we recommend an acid-free mat and regular glass or UV-filtering museum glass that protects the art from fading. For work on canvas, we'll suggest options from our wide range of floater and standard frames. If you choose a profile we have in stock, the piece is ready in 2 to 5 working days. If you choose a profile that has to be ordered, we'll let you know when the piece is ready, which can take one week to 10 days.
Custom framing for paintings and canvas, in wood frames only. We stretch canvases, do float mounts and shadow boxes, and also frame objects like a ketubah or a shirt. Our mats are acid-free, and you choose the frame profile with us at the studio in Baka.
Custom picture framing in Jerusalem for paintings, photos and canvas
We repair oil paintings that have torn or yellowed, works on paper with mold and stains, and frames that have broken or lost their gilding. We look at the piece first, explain what can be fixed and give you a quote. After the repair, we can reframe it here with materials that protect it.
Painting restoration and frame repair in Jerusalem
Made-to-measure mirrors in Belgian mirror glass and solid wood frames. You choose the profile and color from a huge selection of profiles, the same ones we use to frame pictures, so the mirror can match the style of the frames already hanging in your home. Our mirrors are rectangular or square, and they always have a frame.
Custom mirrors in Jerusalem, made to measure in wood frames
Talk to us
We're open Sunday to Thursday 9:30 am to 6 pm and Friday 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. If you're looking for a particular artist or lithograph, call 02-6714005 or WhatsApp 052-5413669 before you head out.
29 Derech Beit Lehem, Baka, Jerusalem · Sunday to Thursday 9:30 am to 6 pm · Friday 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
