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Western Manuscripts & Miniatures
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Bloomsbury Auctions
Mallet, Ely House
37 Dover Street
Mayfair, London
W1S 4NJ
United Kingdom
Western Manuscripts & Miniatures

Auction dates
08 Jul 2015 10:00 BST
Auction currency
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The Adoration of the Magi, - large miniature from an illuminated Book of Hours, in Latin large
Lot 61
The Adoration of the Magi, - large miniature from an illuminated Book of Hours, in Latin large
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3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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St. Denis holding his severed head, - large miniature on a leaf from a Book of Hours, in Latin
Lot 62
St. Denis holding his severed head, - large miniature on a leaf from a Book of Hours, in Latin
3,800 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Presentation in the Temple, - large miniature on a leaf from an illuminated Book of Hours, in Latin
Lot 63
Presentation in the Temple, - large miniature on a leaf from an illuminated Book of Hours, in Latin
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4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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The Annunciation to the Virgin, - composite miniature formed from several parts of a miniature
Lot 64
The Annunciation to the Virgin, - composite miniature formed from several parts of a miniature
450 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A tonsured Benedictine monk holding a book, - large historiated initial on a single leaf from a
Lot 65
A tonsured Benedictine monk holding a book, - large historiated initial on a single leaf from a
1,400 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Adam and his descendants, - large historiated initial on a bifolium from a monumental... large
Lot 66
Adam and his descendants, - large historiated initial on a bifolium from a monumental... large
8,500 GBP
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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God creating the stars, - historiated initial on a leaf from an illuminated Hymnal, in Latin
Lot 67
God creating the stars, - historiated initial on a leaf from an illuminated Hymnal, in Latin
1,400 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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The Flight into Egypt and the Presentation - in the Temple, miniatures on two leaves from a finely
Lot 68
The Flight into Egypt and the Presentation - in the Temple, miniatures on two leaves from a finely
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6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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King David, demi-grisaille miniature from an illuminated Book of Hours King David, demi-grisaille
Lot 69
King David, demi-grisaille miniature from an illuminated Book of Hours King David, demi-grisaille
1,500 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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The Flight into Egypt, - large miniature from an illuminated Book of Hours large miniature from
Lot 70
The Flight into Egypt, - large miniature from an illuminated Book of Hours large miniature from
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3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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The Adoration of the Magi - large miniature from an illuminated Book of Hours, in Dutch large
Lot 71
The Adoration of the Magi - large miniature from an illuminated Book of Hours, in Dutch large
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2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Lazarus Raised from the Dead, - large miniature on a leaf from an illuminated Book of Hours large
Lot 72
Lazarus Raised from the Dead, - large miniature on a leaf from an illuminated Book of Hours large
2,800 GBP
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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The Virgin seated in an elaborately carved wooden throne, between two angels The Virgin seated in
Lot 73
The Virgin seated in an elaborately carved wooden throne, between two angels The Virgin seated in
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4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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The Annunciation to the Shepherds, - large miniature from an illuminated Book of Hours, in Latin
Lot 74
The Annunciation to the Shepherds, - large miniature from an illuminated Book of Hours, in Latin
3,000 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A warrior with a sword and buckler, - on a cutting most probably from a legal manuscript on
Lot 75
A warrior with a sword and buckler, - on a cutting most probably from a legal manuscript on
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Two initials containing bird- and dog-headed men, - on cuttings from a decorated legal codex, on
Lot 76
Two initials containing bird- and dog-headed men, - on cuttings from a decorated legal codex, on
600 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Three illuminated initials from the Murano - Gradual, on parchment [north east Italy , c Gradual,
Lot 77
Three illuminated initials from the Murano - Gradual, on parchment [north east Italy , c Gradual,
1,500 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Four illuminated initials from the Murano Gradual - on parchment [north east Italy , c .1440] Four
Lot 78
Four illuminated initials from the Murano Gradual - on parchment [north east Italy , c .1440] Four
1,700 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Leaf from the Llangattock Breviary, also - known as the Breviary of Leonello d’Este, in Latin known
Lot 79
Leaf from the Llangattock Breviary, also - known as the Breviary of Leonello d’Este, in Latin known
1,800 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Two finely illuminated initials, - on parchment [north east Italy , last quarter of the fifteenth...
Lot 80
Two finely illuminated initials, - on parchment [north east Italy , last quarter of the fifteenth...
1,100 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Vast initial 'I' on a leaf from an illuminated - Gradual , in Latin, on parchment [northern
Lot 81
Vast initial 'I' on a leaf from an illuminated - Gradual , in Latin, on parchment [northern
1,500 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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St. Peter bound in prison, - historiated initial most probably from an Antiphoner historiated
Lot 82
St. Peter bound in prison, - historiated initial most probably from an Antiphoner historiated
2,200 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Large initial 'S' formed of two fish, - on a very large leaf from a manuscript Gradual on
Lot 83
Large initial 'S' formed of two fish, - on a very large leaf from a manuscript Gradual on
1,300 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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The Canonical Epistles, - in Latin, decorated manuscript on parchment [Italy in Latin, decorated
Lot 84
The Canonical Epistles, - in Latin, decorated manuscript on parchment [Italy in Latin, decorated
1,600 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Pocket gradual, - in Latin, decorated manuscript on parchment in Latin, decorated manuscript on
Lot 85
Pocket gradual, - in Latin, decorated manuscript on parchment in Latin, decorated manuscript on
26,000 GBP
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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The Mckell Medical Almanack, - in German, illuminated manuscript on parchment [Alsace, c in German,
Lot 86
The Mckell Medical Almanack, - in German, illuminated manuscript on parchment [Alsace, c in German,
55,000 GBP
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Psalter for Dominican Use, - in Latin and German, illuminated manuscript on parchment [south...
Lot 87
Psalter for Dominican Use, - in Latin and German, illuminated manuscript on parchment [south...
28,000 GBP
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Sermon collection, - in Latin, illuminated manuscript on parchment [northern France , c in Latin,
Lot 88
Sermon collection, - in Latin, illuminated manuscript on parchment [northern France , c in Latin,
21,000 GBP
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Pocket prayerbook, - decorated manuscript in German and Latin on paper [Germany, c decorated
Lot 89
Pocket prayerbook, - decorated manuscript in German and Latin on paper [Germany, c decorated
3,500 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Pocket monastic Antiphoner, - in Latin, decorated manuscript on paper [Germany or Low Countries
Lot 90
Pocket monastic Antiphoner, - in Latin, decorated manuscript on paper [Germany or Low Countries
1,700 GBP
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Clement Ramult de Radymno, Sermones de Tempore, - in Latin, manuscript on paper [south east
Lot 91
Clement Ramult de Radymno, Sermones de Tempore, - in Latin, manuscript on paper [south east
4,800 GBP
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Scribal album, made for the Barbarini family, - illuminated and decorated manuscript in Italian,
Lot 92
Scribal album, made for the Barbarini family, - illuminated and decorated manuscript in Italian,
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2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Carthusian Breviary, - in Latin, illuminated manuscript on parchment [south east France in Latin,
Lot 93
Carthusian Breviary, - in Latin, illuminated manuscript on parchment [south east France in Latin,
2,600 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Boethius, De Arithmetica, - in Latin, manuscript on paper [Italy, seventeenth or eighteenth... in
Lot 94
Boethius, De Arithmetica, - in Latin, manuscript on paper [Italy, seventeenth or eighteenth... in
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800 - 1,200 GBP
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95 The Hours of the Cross, Use of Metz, - in Latin, opulently illuminated manuscript on parchment [
Lot 95
95 The Hours of the Cross, Use of Metz, - in Latin, opulently illuminated manuscript on parchment [
150,000 GBP
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Book of Hours, - Use of Paris, in Latin and French, illuminated manuscript on... Use of Paris, in
Lot 96
Book of Hours, - Use of Paris, in Latin and French, illuminated manuscript on... Use of Paris, in
2,200 GBP
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Book of Hours, - in Latin and French, illuminated manuscript on parchment [northern... in Latin and
Lot 97
Book of Hours, - in Latin and French, illuminated manuscript on parchment [northern... in Latin and
6,500 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Book of Hours, - Use of Rome, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on parchment [French... Use of Rome,
Lot 98
Book of Hours, - Use of Rome, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on parchment [French... Use of Rome,
4,000 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Book of Hours, - Use of Rome, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on parchment... Use of Rome, in
Lot 99
Book of Hours, - Use of Rome, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on parchment... Use of Rome, in
9,000 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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100 Book of Hours, - Use of Rome, with numerous other devotional texts  Use of Rome, with numerous
Lot 100
100 Book of Hours, - Use of Rome, with numerous other devotional texts  Use of Rome, with numerous
28,000 GBP
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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