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Auction 136, Lot 781

"[Iluminated Leaf]", Anon.

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Subject: Medieval Manuscripts

Period: 1360 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
3.5 x 5 inches
8.9 x 12.7 cm
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This tiny vellum leaf is from a French Book of Hours. There are three decorative initials and line fillers in red, blue and gold. The text on verso includes the prayer: We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You, because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world.

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Condition: B

There are some stains in the blank margins.

Estimate: $80 - $110

Sold for: $60

Closed on 6/1/2011

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