inconnu - Grand Coutumier - 1500






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Leaf from the « Grand Coutumier » – illuminated liturgical manuscript on parchment – France, late Middle Ages – probably 16th century
Rare parchment leaf from a liturgical custom book, bearing at the top the old designation « Grand Coutumier ».
The document combines liturgical text with square musical notation on red staves. An instruction in Old French specifies: « Après que répétition d’icelle antienne à Benedictus les chantres disent : », indicating its use to precisely regulate the course of the chant during the office.
Remarkable large historiated illuminated initial, painted in red and blue-green, decorated with vegetal flourishes and containing a fantastical animal of the dragon type.
The leaf shows several later annotations and modifications, notably the note « C’est ajouté la seconde musique », testifying to prolonged use and adaptation of the manuscript.
France, late Middle Ages, with later annotations and additions. The original religious establishment could not be identified with certainty.
Old state: wear, stains, creases, tears and peripheral gaps visible. Beautiful preservation of the illumination colors.
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Leaf from the « Grand Coutumier » – illuminated liturgical manuscript on parchment – France, late Middle Ages – probably 16th century
Rare parchment leaf from a liturgical custom book, bearing at the top the old designation « Grand Coutumier ».
The document combines liturgical text with square musical notation on red staves. An instruction in Old French specifies: « Après que répétition d’icelle antienne à Benedictus les chantres disent : », indicating its use to precisely regulate the course of the chant during the office.
Remarkable large historiated illuminated initial, painted in red and blue-green, decorated with vegetal flourishes and containing a fantastical animal of the dragon type.
The leaf shows several later annotations and modifications, notably the note « C’est ajouté la seconde musique », testifying to prolonged use and adaptation of the manuscript.
France, late Middle Ages, with later annotations and additions. The original religious establishment could not be identified with certainty.
Old state: wear, stains, creases, tears and peripheral gaps visible. Beautiful preservation of the illumination colors.
Photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complete their presentation. Please examine them carefully before any purchase
The object will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number, to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
