(Baal Shem of Michelstadt).

AUCTION 48 | Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art Featuring an Exceptional Collection of American Judaica

Back to Catalogue Download Catalogue

<Previous Lot

/359

Next Lot>

Lot 324

(Baal Shem of Michelstadt).

Original Pen-and-ink drawing of the Baal Shem, the Great Rabbi Sekel Lev from Michaelstadt. Three-Quarter length portrait facing left. With Hebrew ink inscription below stating: "Great Rabbi Sekel Lev from Michaelstadt" and in German, "Rabbi Wormser, German Rabbi". 7. 25 x 4. 25 inches image size.

Early 19th-century.:

Est: $1,200 - $1,800

PRICE REALIZED $2,600

Sekel Wormser (1768-1847) was known as the Baal Shem of Michelstadt for his celebrated reputation as a master of occult powers, who rigorously followed the ascetic Chasidic way of life.