March II 2021 Catalogue

B a u m a n R a r e B o o k s F a i t h 2 0 2 1 8 Exceptional Large Illuminated Leaf From An Early 15th-Century French Book Of Hours 8. (ILLUMINATED LEAF) I lluminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Likely Paris, France, circa 1420. Single vellum leaf (5-3/4 by 8 inches), illuminated in gold and colored inks; window-matted and framed, entire piece measures 11-1/2 by 14 inches. $10,500. Click for More Info Lovely illuminated miniature from a French Book of Hours, featuring an unusual hand-colored image of Christ carrying the cross, with five lines of Latin text from the Hours of the Cross in Gothic script, a two-line initial, a one-line initial, and two line extenders, beautifully bordered on all sides with flowers, berries, gilt sprigs, and acanthus leaves. This beautiful illuminated miniature is from a Book of Hours from the early 15th century, likely Paris, France. The Latin Gothic text is from the Hours of the Cross. The subject is unusual—Christ carrying the Cross. While the Crucifixion is the standard subject, more elaborate Books of Hours sometimes featured an illustration such as this one at each hour to depict the full Passion cycle. The unbordered verso features 16 lines of text in black, red, and gilt, as well as one two-line initial and four one-line initials, all in gilt on blue and pink filigree grounds. Tiny stitches in upper margin, only slightest rubbing to leaf and very minor soiling to margins. An uncommon subject in near-fine condition.