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Auction 186, Lot 774

"[Illuminated Leaf]", Anon.

Subject: Illuminated Manuscripts

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
1.8 x 2.8 inches
4.6 x 7.1 cm
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This tiny vellum leaf is from a miniature Hungarian book of hours and features a superb hand-drawn devotional image of two kings kneeling before a heavenly figure.

References:

Condition: B+

There is light soiling and toning and the text on verso is a bit faded.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $230

Closed on 2/9/2022

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