This is an illustrated manuscript leaf depicting the Annunciation to the Virgin. My best information is that it's mid 15th c. French. It's on vellum with foliate designs and gold leaf details. There are hand written 'penned in' notes at the bottom. It's in a beautiful gold leaf frame. It was inherited from my Father, Harry Bober, a noted NYU Medievalist, in 1988
Dimensions
5-1/2" x 7-1/2"
Acquired From:
Inherited
Hi David, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. This is a very nice example with strong colors and a bold decorative composition, which uses all of the page. I can't see the frame in the photos you've attached but if you can upload one to this appraisal I will mention it in my cataloging. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: Medieval Illuminated Book of Hours manuscript page French, 15th Century Depicting the Annunciation ink and gold wash on vellum later hand-written inscriptions to the bottom 7-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches CONDITION: matted and framed (in a gilt frame, not shown in the photos). PROVENANCE: inherited by client's father, a noted NYU medievalist $ 2,000-3,000* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto. ~ Delia
