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LOT 1294
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,420
MEDIEVAL FRAMED VELLUM ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT PAGE
ENGLAND, 14TH CENTURY A.D.
17 3/4 x 12 1/4 in. (1.25 kg, 45 x 31 cm).
ENGLAND, 14TH CENTURY A.D.
17 3/4 x 12 1/4 in. (1.25 kg, 45 x 31 cm).
Vellum manuscript page with illuminated capital in blue, green, coral and liquid gold and dense blackletter text with decorative bands in blue, white and liquid gold; Latin prayer beginning 'Domine ihu xpe' (Lord Jesus Christ) ... ut lancea caritatis tue penetres cor meum (so that the spear of your love may penetrate my heart); below, 18th century printed image of the ruins of Crowland Abbey; both in a glazed wooden frame with a burgundy reveal.
PROVENANCE:
From a Blackheath, London, UK, deceased estate.
Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.
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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.
