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Portraits of Chassidic Masters – Baal HaTanya and Chernobyl Rebbes – Breslau, Late 19th Century
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,625
Including buyer's premium
Large chromolithograph, with portraits of seven leading Chassidic rebbes. Publisher and date of printing not indicated. [Breslau: S. Schottlaender, late 19th century].
In the center of the print is a large medallion featuring the portrait of R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya (1745-1813). Around this are smaller medallions featuring portraits of the following rebbes (from right to left): R. Yochanan of Rachmastrivka (1816-1895), R. David of Tolna (1808-1882), R. Aharon of Chernobyl (1787-1832), R. Avraham of Trisk (1806-1889), R. Yitzchak of Neshchiz (1789-1868), R. Yaakov Yitzchak of Makarov (1828-1892).
At the top and bottom of the print are Biblical captions, and a decorated frame in vegetal pattern surrounds the entire print.
Approx. 51X39 cm; matted: approx. 69X57.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases, peeling and minor defects. Marginal tears, some repaired.
This illustration (not matted) was sold by Kedem, Auction 95, Lot 366.
Portraits, Prints and Graphic Works
Portraits, Prints and Graphic Works