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 10 Featuring Five Exquisite Hand-Colored Miniatures— One Of The Last Judgment And Four From The Life Of David 10. (ILLUMINATED LEAF) Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Northern France, circa 1470. Single vellum leaf (5 by 6-1/4 inches), illuminated in gold and colored inks; matted and window-framed, entire piece measures 16 by 13 inches. $11,000. Click for More Info Beautiful illuminated leaf from a French Book of Hours, featuring five splendid miniatures depicting The Last Judgment and scenes from the life of David; three lines of Latin text from the Penitential Psalms; and an elaborate three-line initial. This beautiful illuminated leaf is from a Book of Hours from France, circa 1470. It comprises three lines from the beginning of the Seven Penitential Psalms and five elaborate miniatures depicting The Last Judgment and scenes from the life of David. The verso features 15 lines of similar script, five one-line initials rendered in gilt on filigreed red and blue grounds, three line extenders in the same style, and a lovely border composed of berries, leaves, sprays, and acanthus leaves. A beautiful, unusual leaf in about-fine condition.