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Five leaves from illuminated manuscripts, in Latin [Italy, Flanders, and France, c.1300 and 15th century]
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- illuminated manuscript on vellum
(a-c) 3 leaves, 331x227mm, vellum, with Maccabees 1-2, 4-5, and Matthew 10-12, 2 columns, 40 lines, 223x143mm, ff.237, 243, and 297 of the Chester Beatty Bible, sold in our rooms, 24 June 1969, lot 57 [France, c.1300]; (d) leaf, 288x207mm, vellum, with a large illuminated initial at the beginning of Ps.142 (the last Penitential Psalm) from a Choir Psalter, 13 lines, 179x105mm [Italy, late 15th century]; (e) leaf, 134x98mm, vellum, 17 lines, 85x60mm, 2 small miniatures of (i) St Andrew, and (ii) St Mark, each with a fine panel border, introducing two suffrages from a Book of Hours [Flanders (Bruges), late 15th century]
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."