Medieval Rouen Book of Hours Manuscript Page Circa 1430 AD A parchment leaf from a Book of Hours from Rouen, Normandy, with block of blackletter text to each face; gold leaf detailing to the versals, text and finely executed broad foliage with acanthus-leaf sprays and fruit in red, light and dark green, blue and black. 2.51 grams, 16 x 11.5cm (6 1/4 x 4 1/2"). Fine condition. Provenance Property of a North London gentleman; acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Medieval Rouen Book of Hours Manuscript Page Circa 1430 AD A parchment leaf from a Book of Hours from Rouen, Normandy, with block of blackletter text to each face; gold leaf detailing to the versals, text and finely executed broad foliage with acanthus-leaf sprays and fruit in red, light and dark green, blue and black. 2.51 grams, 16 x 11.5cm (6 1/4 x 4 1/2"). Fine condition. Provenance Property of a North London gentleman; acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
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