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LOT 2337
Medieval Bifacial Illuminated Book of Hours Vellum Manuscript Page
FRANCE, CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
8 x 6 1/2 in. (44.7 grams, 20.3 x 16.5 cm).
Rectangular leaf with one ragged edge; recto: list of fourteen saints' names, each with a liquid gold versal 'S beginning 'Sancte Ludowice'; verso: list of thirteen saints' names and other invocations, each with a liquid gold versal beginning 'Sancta scolastica'; pencilled notation to recto; in a hinged card frame with reveal.
ProvenanceFrom a late 18th century Irish family collection; thence by descent to a Devonshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2337
Medieval Bifacial Illuminated Book of Hours Vellum Manuscript Page
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£150 (EUR 174; USD 203) +BP*
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