Art Funded
Book of Hours
Medieval
National Library of Wales
1300 - 1400
Volume of 138 leaves, mostly in gothic hand. At the beginning of the manuscript are 7 full-page illuminations, on gold grounds within architectural settings & with border foliation. There are also 10 pages with illuminated initials & full bar borders.
- Medium: paper, calf binding & gold
- Dimensions: 17 x 12 cm
- Art Fund Grant: £350 ( Total: £2,600)
- ArtFunded in: 1960
- Vendor: Sotheby's
Provenance
W.Bromley Davenport; C.W.Dyson Perrins.
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