Portrait of Grand Rabbi Yeshayah Steiner of Kerestir (1851–1925). With rabbinical title below.
AUCTION 60 |
Thursday, November 14th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 374
REB SHAYELE KERESTIRER.
Portrait of Grand Rabbi Yeshayah Steiner of Kerestir (1851–1925). With rabbinical title below.
c. 1920’s:
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
PRICE REALIZED $5,000
A disciple of the Divrei Chaim and Rabbi Mordechai Leifer of Nadvorna, Reb Shayele - as he is affectionately known - was a Chassidic Rebbe and miracle worker. This painting produced during Reb Shayele’s lifetime, depicts him with head slightly bowed. It is said that the Divrei Chaim placed his hands on Reb Shayeleh’s head to bless him and that Reb Shayele never raised his head again. Recounted of Reb Shayele is the celebrated story wherein he rid the property of one of his followers of an infestation of rodents. See Alfasi, Traklinei Chassiduth p. 899.
It is believed by his followers that Reb Shayele’s image protects against misfortune.