Medieval Vellum Very Large Illuminated 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 B for Benedixisti in red, embellished with white decoration inside in superb miniature drawing. The letters “M”, “P”, “R”, “m”, “C”, “N”, “D” and “O’ in alternate red and blue. The other side with the letters “A”, “E”, “V”, “M”, “V”, “E”, “D” in alternate red and blue, the last line and heading in red. Exquisite craftsmanship.
Size: 55 cm x 38 cm - 21 5/8 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 B for Benedixisti in red, embellished with white decoration inside in superb miniature drawing. The letters “M”, “P”, “R”, “m”, “C”, “N”, “D” and “O’ in alternate red and blue. The other side with the letters “A”, “E”, “V”, “M”, “V”, “E”, “D” in alternate red and blue, the last line and heading in red. Exquisite craftsmanship.
Size: 55 cm x 38 cm - 21 5/8 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
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
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
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
