2 Illuminated Books of Hours Leaves
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Description
Two 15th century Illuminated Manuscript leaves on vellum from an Italian or Flemish "Book of Hours", c. 1450. Hand-written Latin text with polychrome tempera illuminations and Gilded detail, includes one text leaf and one miniature painting depicting The Pentecost. Annotation in pencil lower right of text leaf reading "Italy XV Century" additional notes to frame verso. Rippling to vellum, some foxing and toning, miniature with some small tears and restored lower left corner, not examined out of frame. Images each 3 1/4 x 4 3/4" high, in a modern Gilt wood frame, 10 3/4 x 8 1/4" high overall. ESTIMATE $400-600
Condition
Rippling to vellum, some foxing and toning, miniature with some small tears and restored lower left corner, not examined out of frame.
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2 Illuminated Books of Hours Leaves
Estimate $400 - $600
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