Flemish Book of Hours Illuminated Manuscript Leaf c.1450 Attributed Framed
$347 · Offered by eBay
A beautifully detailed illuminated manuscript-style page, presented in a gold-coloured frame with layered mounts. Featuring elegant Gothic lettering, a large decorative initial in blue and gold tones, red rubrication and delicate floral ornamentation. A handwritten inscription on the reverse reads: “Flemish Horae c.1450 / MS 1624” This suggests a possible origin in a 15th-century Flemish Book of Hours — a medieval devotional prayer book. Measurements • Artwork: approximately 10 × 12 cm • Overall frame: approximately 27 × 31 cm Condition: Visible age-related spotting, discolouration and wear, particularly to the surrounding mounts and frame. Please examine photographs carefully. 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: Good
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