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Auction 108, Lot 651

"[Illuminated Leaf]", Anon.

Subject: Medieval Manuscripts

Period: 1250 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5 x 7.2 inches
12.7 x 18.3 cm
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Fine vellum leaf from an Italian manuscript Bible. This leaf has six initials with pen work decorations in the margins in blue and red ink. The text is from Jeremiah, part of chapter 41.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $240 - $275

Sold for: $155

Closed on 9/29/2004

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