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Auction 94, Lot 464

"[Antiphonal Leaf]",

Subject: Manuscript Music

Period: 1600 (circa)

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Size:
14.5 x 20 inches
36.8 x 50.8 cm
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A large vellum leaf with five staves of 5-line music written in red and black ink. The verso includes a very nicely executed letter "Q" in red, on a background of gold leaves in a black frame. The recto is rather plain, also with five staves.

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Condition: A

Minor discoloration of the vellum, as is usual for these manuscripts.

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $250

Closed on 3/7/2001

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