(“The Komarner.” 1806-74). Autograph Manuscript. Ma'aseh Oreg, Pnei Zaken [commentary on Mishnah, Ma'aser Sheni end of Ch. 4 and beginning of ch. 5]
AUCTION 51 |
Thursday, June 23rd,
2011 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Graphic & Ceremonial Art Including: The Alfonso Cassuto Collection of Iberian Books, Part II
Lot 334
SAFRIN, YITZCHAK ISAAC YEHUDAH YECHIEL OF KOMARNO
(“The Komarner.” 1806-74). Autograph Manuscript. Ma'aseh Oreg, Pnei Zaken [commentary on Mishnah, Ma'aser Sheni end of Ch. 4 and beginning of ch. 5]
(Komarno, Galicia): n.d
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
PRICE REALIZED $6,000
Affectionately known as R. Eizikel Komarner, he was raised by his uncle, the Kabbalist R. Tzvi Hirsch Eichenstein of Zidachov and grew to become one of the most prolific of Chassidic authors. A multi-faceted personality, he also enjoyed a reputation as a miracle worker, his diary, Megillath Setarim, published in 1944, is replete with mystical revelations. See C. Y. Berl, R. Yitzchak Isaac MiKomarno (Jerusalem, 1965).
Chassidim believe that autograph manuscripts of the Komarner have the ability to act as a powerful personal segulah