Large photographic portrait of the Ostrovtza Rebbe.

AUCTION 61 | Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects

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Lot 366

HALSTOCK, R. MEIR YECHIEL.

Large photographic portrait of the Ostrovtza Rebbe.

Framed. 20 x 15.5 inches.

(c. 1930):

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $600

R. Meir Yechiel of Ostrovtza (1852-1928) was one of the finest Rabbinical scholars among Chassidic Rebbes. He was known as a great ascetic and petitioners flocked to him for his blessing. See Y. Alfasi, Traklinei Chassiduth p. 902.