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Auction 165, Lot 750

"[Illuminated Leaf]", Anon.

Subject: Medieval Manuscripts

Period: 1500 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
3.6 x 5.3 inches
9.1 x 13.5 cm
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This simple leaf from a Book of Hours was written on paper either in Holland or the western part of Germany. The writing is not very regular and the decoration is very plain with only two large initials in red ink.

References:

Condition: B+

Light soiling with a faint damp stain at top right.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $65

Closed on 11/15/2017

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