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Miniature from a Book of Hours | Presentation of Christ in the Temple

Circa 1450

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Description

Miniature from a Book of Hours, Presentation of Christ in the Temple, on vellum.

  • [Flanders: c. 1450].
  • Single miniature from a Book of Hours on vellum, in Latin.
  • 4 lines, in a gothic bookhand.
  • Miniature within a gold arched frame, in gold, red, blue and green, margins decorated with a bird surrounded by acanthus leaves and flowers in gold, red, blue and green.
  • One 4-line initial, another 1-line initial.
  • This work is presented framed.

Provenance

From the collection of Roger Warner (1913-2008), antiques dealer.

Condition Report

Revive
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Like New

Some slight surface smudge on manuscript.

Wear slightly affecting image.

Minor signs of age and handling.

 

Product is used.

Dimensions

Height: 6.18 inches / 15.7 cm
Width: 4.17 inches / 10.6 cm

Language

Latin

Subject

Religion, Religious manuscripts, Memorabilia, Manuscripts, Letters, Documents, Ephemera

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