65. Manuscript sheet, illuminated with gold lettering and floral decoration, from ‘Cartea orelor’ (Book of Hours), Latin, Central Europe, approx. 1450, collectible piece

Selling price

EUR 450

Session

Fri, 24 November 2023 12:00

Works such as the ‘Cartea orelor’ (Book of Hours) were intended for the laity and included liturgical songs related to the liturgy, with the psalms divided by hours. Very popular in the West and Central Europe, these books had pages adorned with beautiful floral and stylised geometric decorations. The item is in a very good state of preservation.

Dimensions

width 27 cm, height 17 cm, custom 17 × 27 cm

Description

tempera, iron gall ink and gold on vellum

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