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 11 Stunning Hand-Colored Image Of The Presentation In The Temple 11. (ILLUMINATED LEAF) Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Likely Rouen, France, circa 1475. Single vellum leaf (4-1/2 by 6 inches), illuminated in gold and colored inks; beautifully silk matted and window framed, entire piece measures 13 by 10-1/2 inches. $8500. Click for More Info Beautiful illuminated miniature from a French Book of Hours, a striking hand-colored image depicting the Presentation in the Temple, with four lines of Latin text from the Hour of None in batarde script, a three-line initial, a one- line initial, and two line extenders, beautifully bordered with animals, flowers, and acanthus leaves. This beautiful illuminated miniature is from a Book of Hours from the late 15th-century, likely Rouen, France. The Latin batarde text is from the Hour of None and includes the first verse of Psalm 69. This leaf is notable for Christ’s appearance, here very much a baby and with a serene face instead of the usual frightened one. This miniature can be attributed to the Master of Robert Gaguin. Named for his work on an exquisite copy of Robert Gaguin’s translation of “De Bello Gallico” presented to King Charles VII, the artist was known for large historical works and occasionally Books of Hours made for members of the French royal circle. The verso features 19 lines of similar script, one two- line filigree initial on a burnished gilt ground (a smaller version of that on the recto), five gilt initials on red and blue grounds, and two line extenders in the same style. A few tiny paint chips, only noticeable on Mary’s halo. Fine condition.