Medieval Vellum Very Large Illuminated Manuscript
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Very Large Illuminated Manuscript, a medieval Latin religious manuscript on vellum from France dating to the 15th century, in excellent condition and part of a larger manuscript.
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Description from the seller
Medieval religious manuscript from a book of hymns, hand-written in Latin on vellum, with the letter S for Salutis in red surrounded by a floral decoration in blue in superb miniature drawing. The letters “L”and “V’ in blue, a “B” in red. The other side with the letter I in blue, achantus details inside, and the letters “C”, “Q” and “V” in alternate red and blue. More lines in red. Exquisite.
Size: 55 cm x 38 cm - 21 11/16 inches x 14 15/16 inches
Material: Vellum
Culture: France, c. 15th Century A.D.
Condition: Part of a larger manuscript
Provenance: Collection Mr. I. Roper, acquired in the 1970. London, UK.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Medieval religious manuscript from a book of hymns, hand-written in Latin on vellum, with the letter S for Salutis in red surrounded by a floral decoration in blue in superb miniature drawing. The letters “L”and “V’ in blue, a “B” in red. The other side with the letter I in blue, achantus details inside, and the letters “C”, “Q” and “V” in alternate red and blue. More lines in red. Exquisite.
Size: 55 cm x 38 cm - 21 11/16 inches x 14 15/16 inches
Material: Vellum
Culture: France, c. 15th Century A.D.
Condition: Part of a larger manuscript
Provenance: Collection Mr. I. Roper, acquired in the 1970. London, UK.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Medieval
Century/ Timeframe
France, c. 15th Century A.D.
Name of object
Very Large Illuminated Manuscript
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2017
Material
Vellum
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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