The Naives Book of Hours

Various

V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum)

1828 - 1842

The Naives Book of Hours. Volume of 120 folios. Includes miniatures by Augustue Ledoux (1816-1869) and Charles Leblanc (1815-1877). Bound by Alphonse Smier, the jewelled cover & spine is by Francois Mellerio (d.1843).

• Medium: Illuminated manuscript, gem-set binding
• Dimensions: 16 x 12 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £10000 ( Total: £54,000)
• ArtFunded in: 1987

Provenance

Made for Louis Jules Gallois, Comte de Naives.

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