Flemish Book of Hours Manuscript Leaves – c.1450 Attribution – Framed
$558 · Offered by eBay
A fascinating pair of illuminated manuscript-style pages, beautifully presented together in a gold-coloured frame. Featuring intricate Gothic script, decorative initials in blue, red and gold tones, and delicate floral ornamentation. A handwritten inscription on the reverse reads: “Flemish Horae c.1450 / MS 1650” This suggests a possible connection to a 15th-century Flemish Book of Hours, a medieval devotional prayer book. Measurements: • Individual pages: approximately 9 × 13 cm each • Overall frame: approximately 30 × 25 cm Condition: Visible age-related spotting, discolouration and wear, including marks and deterioration to the surrounding mount. Please refer to photographs. Provenance: From the private collection of the late Ruth Harris of Byron Bay (seller-provided). The precise age, materials and manuscript attribution have not been independently authenticated. Offered as photographed. Collection from Balmain, Sydney. Inspection welcome.
- Condition: Fair
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