Medieval Vellum Very Large Illuminated Manuscript - 55 cm
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Medieval vellum illuminated manuscript titled Very Large Illuminated Manuscript, a hymns book from 15th‑century France, in excellent condition and measuring 55 by 38 cm.
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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.
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Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
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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.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Details
Culture
Medieval
Century/ Timeframe
France, c. 15th Century A.D.
Name of object
Very Large Illuminated Manuscript
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2016
Material
Vellum
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
55 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
38 cm
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
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