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Auction 105, Lot 587

"[Illuminated Leaf]", Anon.

Subject: Manuscripts

Period: 1850 (circa)

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Size:
4.4 x 7.2 inches
11.2 x 18.3 cm
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A beautiful vellum leaf with the Lord's Prayer written in Latin and splendid decorations of acanthus leaves and a colorful bird filling the margins. This leaf was made in the nineteenth century when all things medieval became the rage and the art of illumination was taught to young gentlewomen. Verso is blank.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $110 - $150

Sold for: $240

Closed on 12/3/2003

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