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LOT 0431
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
MEDIEVAL BIFOLIUM FROM A DISMEMBERED PSALTER
ENGLAND, CIRCA 1340 A.D.
23 5/8 x 17 3/4 in. (2.65 kg, 60 x 45 cm).
ENGLAND, CIRCA 1340 A.D.
23 5/8 x 17 3/4 in. (2.65 kg, 60 x 45 cm).
Vellum 'two-page spread' with stitching holes flanking the central column; left page with dense bastarda script in black ink with green and red versals and ornament; right page with large initial majuscule 'D' and floral panels extending across the upper edge of the text and down the left margin, the bow of the 'D' filled with dense leaf, tendril and floral detailing, text of Psalm 110. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
with Sotheby's, London, 7 December 1999, no.9.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
