Portrait of a Rabbi Holding a Prayer Book. Traditional Jewish portrait depicting a bearded rabbi wearing a fur shtreimel and holding a small prayer book, shown against a pale blue ground. Executed in a restrained, academic realist style with careful attention to facial modeling and texture. Signed indistinctly in red at upper right.
The reverse bears an original artist's label identifying the work as an oil painting by Caspar Mine, with biographical notes indicating training in Vienna and exhibition history there. Framed. Moderate wear to backing consistent with age.
Estimated Value $200 - 300
Judaica
