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May 2007 Fine Art & Antiques Auction
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| 970. Medieval Illuminated Antiphonal on Vellum, Italy, ca. 16th Century
The Father & Son Together. Very large and impressive painting of the Father and the Son in an historiated initial "D" against a burnished gold background outlined & ornamented in blue. The richly colored historiated initial "D" is followed by a brilliantly executed calligraphic initial "I" from which two human faces view the Father and the Son. The cutting also contains 10 lines of rounded Gothic text, one line of which has been set to music on a 4-line staff with black neums. A smaller colored initial "D" in blue against a square red ornamented background complete the decorative ensemble of initials. On the verso are 12 lines of Gothic script with one line capitals in alternating red and blue colors. 12-1/2 x 13 inches (325 x 325 mm). 2,500/5,000 back to catalog |
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