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LOT 0302
Medieval Illuminated Vellum Leaf from the Book of Genesis
PARIS, 13TH CENTURY A.D.
12 7/8 x 9 3/4 in. (585 grams total, 32.5 x 24.6 cm).
Featuring a large initial 'I' with the scenes of Creation with gold highlights, text from the Book of Genesis with red punctuation; set in a gilt glazed display frame.
ProvenancePiasa, Paris, 6 June 2014, no.51.
Private collection, UK.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13382-259015.
Cf. Herbert, J.A., Illuminated Manuscripts, London, 1911, pl.XXVI, for a similar miniature style in the Gospel lectionary of Paris, late 13th century.
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LOT 0302
Medieval Illuminated Vellum Leaf from the Book of Genesis
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£250 (EUR 290; USD 338) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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Opening Bid: £5
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Opening Bid: £5
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