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Auction 92, Lot 433

"[Illuminated Leaf]", Anon.

Subject: Medieval Manuscripts

Period: 1450 (circa)

Publication: Book of Hours

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Size:
4.5 x 6 inches
11.4 x 15.2 cm
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This leaf was written on vellum in the North of France or Flanders. It has 5 rubics written in red on the recto side and 3 very nice initials with gold leaf, red and blue. On the verso the text includes another illuminated initial and ends with the prayer: (Praise the Lord. Thank God).

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Condition: B

One worm track in bottom margin.

Estimate: $170 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 9/13/2000

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