Illuminated leaf probably from a Book of Hours, in Latin [France (Paris), c.1410]

single leaf, 163x111mm, vellum, 2 columns, 15 lines, 90x71mm, with the end of the petitions and beginning of the collects that follow the litany of saints in Psalters and Books of Hours, illuminated with a three-sided border on each side of the leaf, a two-line and 24 one-line initials, and line-fillers, framed

Given by Jean Grattan to H. Clifford Maggs, as recorded on a label stuck to the back of the frame; sold in our rooms, 24 June 1986, lot 59, with several other leaves with the same provenance.

Books of Hours written in two columns are very rare; the majority of surviving examples date from the early 15th century and can be associated with the patronage and circle of Jean, Duke de Berry: examples include his Belles Heures (New York, Cloisters) and Très Riches Heures (Chantilly, Musée Condé).