Illuminated Manuscript: Large Initial D
$875 · Offered by Manhattan Rare Books
Large initial “D” cut from a Spanish antiphonal c. 1500 richly painted on parchment. Initial painted in shades of brown on a decorated purple background. Framed in a lovely gold frame with custom matting and UV protected glass. A few spots of flaking and a hint of rippling; colors strong and dark.Frame Size: 10x12 inches 255x305mm ; Cutting: 3.5x5 inches 90x130mm .
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