Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2433Location: BostonDate / Time: November 16, 2008 11:00AM
Description:
(Illuminated Manuscripts),Framed Illuminated Antiphony Leaf and Fragment, early 16th century, comprising one full sheet with illuminated initial, sight size 24 1/4 x 17 1/2, and a fragment of an antiphony leaf with initial centered by a figure of Christ, 8 1/8 x 5 in., both matted and framed.
Estimate $300-500
Fragment: minor handling wear.
Sheet: some rubbing to blue coloring at initial. Loss to black coloration of lines throughout. creasing. light spot of possible dampstaining to left edge of second line of text from bottom.