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BOOK OF HOURS LEAF Ref 194 verso
This is an illuminated leaf from a Book of Hours that was produced in France, probably Paris, c.1440.
The text is from Psalm 142, one of the Seven Penitential Psalms, from part way through verse 2 to nearly the end of verse 12.
The size of the leaf is 231mm x 168mm (9 1/10ins. x 6 6/10ins.).
OTHER LEAVES: -
It is probable that Sotheby’s, London, 13th. December 1976, Lot 2 includes one leaf from the same Book of Hours.
Phillip J. Pirages, Catalogue No. 46 (probably c.2002), Item No. 1044 at $850 and with colour plate on the inside of the back cover. This leaf is also from the Penitential Psalms and included the opening of Psalm 50.
PROVENANCE: -
Purchased more than 30 years ago by the late husband of the seller who passed away 15+ years ago. He graduated from Princeton and Oxford and spent much time in England.
GENERAL COMMENTS: -
This is a superb leaf in absolutely perfect condition. It would be difficult to find better!
BOOK OF HOURS LEAF Ref 194 verso
This is an illuminated leaf from a Book of Hours that was produced in France, probably Paris, c.1440.
The text is from Psalm 142, one of the Seven Penitential Psalms, from part way through verse 2 to nearly the end of verse 12.
The size of the leaf is 231mm x 168mm (9 1/10ins. x 6 6/10ins.).
OTHER LEAVES: -
It is probable that Sotheby’s, London, 13th. December 1976, Lot 2 includes one leaf from the same Book of Hours.
Phillip J. Pirages, Catalogue No. 46 (probably c.2002), Item No. 1044 at $850 and with colour plate on the inside of the back cover. This leaf is also from the Penitential Psalms and included the opening of Psalm 50.
PROVENANCE: -
Purchased more than 30 years ago by the late husband of the seller who passed away 15+ years ago. He graduated from Princeton and Oxford and spent much time in England.
GENERAL COMMENTS: -
This is a superb leaf in absolutely perfect condition. It would be difficult to find better!