Title: Two conjugate leaves from a missal, on vellum Author: Place: Publisher: Date: 15th century? Description: Two leaves from an antiphonal missal, on vellum. Each with 5 lines of music, consisting of five lines to the stave. 2 pen-flourished initials, in gilt, read and blue ink. Elaborate marginalia, consisting of foliage and 2 reclining monks, both with gilded halos. 42.1x55.9 cm (13¼x17¾"). Framed under plexiglass. Notable for the extensive and colorful marginalia, with gilded details. The monks are likely from the Order of Saint Benedictine. Lot Amendments Condition: Some stitching on right leaf, minor foxing and creases; very good. Not examined out of frame. Item number: 247484
Title: Two conjugate leaves from a missal, on vellum Author: Place: Publisher: Date: 15th century? Description: Two leaves from an antiphonal missal, on vellum. Each with 5 lines of music, consisting of five lines to the stave. 2 pen-flourished initials, in gilt, read and blue ink. Elaborate marginalia, consisting of foliage and 2 reclining monks, both with gilded halos. 42.1x55.9 cm (13¼x17¾"). Framed under plexiglass. Notable for the extensive and colorful marginalia, with gilded details. The monks are likely from the Order of Saint Benedictine. Lot Amendments Condition: Some stitching on right leaf, minor foxing and creases; very good. Not examined out of frame. Item number: 247484
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