14th Jul, 2021 10:00 EDT
The Gilded Age
144
Two Framed Illuminated Manuscript Leaves
Group of two illuminated manuscipt leaves on vellum, from a Book of Hours, presumed France (use of Rouen?), ca. sometime 14th century; in Latin. Illuminated miniatures depicting the Office of the Dead and the Four Evangelists; heightened in gilt; illuminated initials; foliate borders; 17-line text on verso of each. Approximately 6 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. (159 x 121 mm) (sight). Each in gilt frame.
H: 6 1/4, W: 4 3/4 in. (159 x 121 mm) (sight); H: 13 3/4, W: 11 1/2 in. (frame)
Provenance
Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Giraud V. and Carolyn Foster.
Sold for $2,772
Estimated at $1,000 - $1,500
Group of two illuminated manuscipt leaves on vellum, from a Book of Hours, presumed France (use of Rouen?), ca. sometime 14th century; in Latin. Illuminated miniatures depicting the Office of the Dead and the Four Evangelists; heightened in gilt; illuminated initials; foliate borders; 17-line text on verso of each. Approximately 6 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. (159 x 121 mm) (sight). Each in gilt frame.
Provenance
Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Giraud V. and Carolyn Foster.
