Oct 27, 2015 - Sale 2395

Sale 2395 - Lot 190

Price Realized: $ 1,820
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 500 - $ 1,000
(LITURGY, CATHOLIC.) Fragment from a Latin manuscript Book of Hours on vellum, comprising calendar, Gospel readings, Obsecro te (lacking latter portion), and O Intemerata (incomplete at beginning). Written in gothic script in red and black ink, recto and verso, with 2- and 3-line initials in gold on blue and red ground with penwork decoration in white, and floral marginal extensions. 26 (of ?) leaves, the last blank. 132x88 mm, later limp vellum with modern thong lacing and ties; occasional marginal soiling; linen folding case. France, 15th century