Mid 15th C. French Annunciation Manuscript Leaf
21 July 2023
Description

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
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 21 hours
By Delia
Jul 21, 22:49 UTC
Fair Market Value
$2,000 - $3,000 USD
Suggested Asking Price $3,500 USD
What does this mean?

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.

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~ Delia

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