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LOT 0383
Medieval Bifacial Illuminated Book of Hours Vellum Manuscript Page
FLEMISH, 15TH CENTURY A.D.
10 x 8 in. (92 grams total, 25.5 x 20.5 cm).
Latin text 'letter Batarde' script with liquid gold to the versals, panel of flowers and tendrils; in card reveal.
Provenance
From the private collection of Mrs T Hedwig; thence by descent, 2000s.
Accompanied by a copy of a Belgian export licence no.006952, Brussels.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 0383
Medieval Bifacial Illuminated Book of Hours Vellum Manuscript Page
Sold for (Inc. bp): £936
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