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Lot 210
Markey Robinson (1918-1999) NUDE BY A WINDOW gouache on card signed lower right; with David Hendriks label on reverse 13 by 16in., 32.5 by 40cm. L Morgan O`Driscoll, 7 February, 2011, lot 9;Private collection An almost identical work entitled Nude with French Window can be seen in Markey at the Oriel, Nicholson & Bass, Belfast, 2008, fig. 53, p.80 (full page illustration)
Lot 139
A Frederic Sage 18kt. White and Yellow Gold, Citrine Quartz and Diamond Pendant and Chain, A Frederic Sage 18kt. White and Yellow Gold, Citrine Quartz and Diamond Pendant and Chain, Having one half bezel set oval standard brilliant cut natural citrine quartz meauring 18 x 13.8 x 8.5 mm. and weighing approx. 10.68 ct. (GIA O 6/3), and forty-four round brilliant cut diamonds with a total approx. weight of.54 ct., clarity VS-2 , color G. Together with an 18kt. white and yellow gold handmade bone link chain 18” in length with lobster claw clasp. Total weight of pendant and chain: 23.1 gm. Starting Price: $9500
Lot 173
A 1950’s child’s tinplate airship ‘chair-o-plane’ style toy. Probably of European manufacture, simplistically designed with two ‘side plate’ size (20cm) painted discs fitted to a central rectangular support. This is fitted with a screw mechanism to turn the top disc. To this top, 3 wires are connected on which are suspended 3x 12cm tinplate airships, each fitted with a propeller. The whole is painted in green, maroon and yellow, with green, yellow and blue airships. VGC Minor wear only.
Lot 175
A 1930’s musical tinplate chair-O-plane style toy. An interesting small tinplate German style toy based on a cylindrical base containing chimes driven by a rotating handle to one end. The base 10cm long by 6cm diameter is finished in yellow with a crackled orange design to the main surfaces, fitted with feet to aid use. This is connected to a central support in yellow with the same crackle design to the top, off which is hung a parasol and 3 Zeppelin style airships. Seated to a plinth on the central support are 3 female figures. Along with 3 musical chimes all rotate when the handle is turned. GC. See Plate 5
Lot 531
An interesting recently produced Czech ‘O’ gauge locomotive by ETS. A 12 volt electric American S160 2-8-0 tender locomotive, as supplied to the United Nations for use on European Railways. In black livery, RN 459 005 and with UNRRA to 8-wheel bogie tender sides. Boxed, lid damaged. Contents VGC, red paint added to buffer beam.
Lot 532
A Hornby ‘O’ gauge No. 1 Special 0-4-0T locomotive. A clockwork example, RN 2162. In LNER lined green livery. Together witha Hornby Goods Set No 20. Comprising a clockwork 0-4-0T locomotive, RN 460. In LNER lined green livery. 3 freight wagons and a quantity of curved track. Plus a small quantity of straight track. The set is boxed, some wear and damage. GC-VGC for age.
Lot 533
A Bing O gauge clockwork locomotive 2-4-0 version of LNWR loco King Edward VII in lined black, RN and year of manufacture 1902, with tender. Loco name and number are in red-lined black lettering on gold, LNWR being in gold lettering with red lining on tender. The numbers 1 over 48 appear in small faded red lettering on gold over the front buffer beam. Lithographed inner cab detailing. The 4-wheel tender appears to be made as such, although the frame has provision for 6 with only 4 axle apertures. GC for age, significant chipping, needs cleaning. See Plate 1
Lot 535
A rare O gauge white metal LMS Co-Co diesel locomotive RN 10000, the first of the famous LMS / BR Twins and the first UK main line diesel-electric loco, but also one of the last locomotives commissioned by the LMS in 1947 before Nationalisation - its twin, RN 10001, was commissioned soon after by British Railways. 3-rail operation, probably kit built, in black with silver LMS lettering, spring buffers. GC, some chipping and mottling, a little cleaning needed. See Plate 1
Lot 620
A quantity of Various Makes. Including Corgi: Major Massey- Ferguson 780 Combine Harvester and Riley Pathfinder Police Car. 12 Dinky Toys, most for restoration: Including 3 x double-deck bus, single deck bus, observation coach, Leyland wagon, Riley saloon, Royal Mail van. A Tri-ang Minic steam roller. 2 x Brimtoy buses – one single deck & one double deck. 2 tinplate cars – one Joustra France and one marked ‘Made in Foreign’. Together with a quantity of lead farm animals and accessories. Also some Hornby ‘O’ gauge and Tri-ang ‘OO’ gauge items – locos, rolling stock and lineside items, A few items boxed, significant wear & damage. QGC-GC.
Lot 675
A small quantity of Corgi and other makes Corgi items include Aviation Archive EE Canberra, 2 x Original Omnibus trams, Jaguar Mk II, Lovejoy Morris Minor, Heartbeat Morris Minor Traveller with Figure. Other makes include M&S Routemaster LT red bus and Bedford O lorry set, M&S 3-Mini set, Solido Renault fire tanker, Vitesse Buick Roadmaster, Matchbox Fire Engine Series 1936 Leyland Cub FK-7. All boxed, minor/some wear, contents mostly VGC. (c25)
Lot 685
16 Corgi Vehicles. Including 8 James Bond cars: 7 x Aston Martin DB5 - 3 different finishes, silver, silver ‘Collect 99’ and gold painted finish. Plus a Ferrari 355. Together with Bedford ‘O’ series Pantechnicons including Brunels, Duckhams, Waring & Gillow, Camp Hopson & Pickfords. All boxed, minor wear to some. Contents As New.
Lot 698
12 Corgi Classics Chipperfields Circus series. Including Scammell Highwayman trailer & caravan plus a similar with two trailers. Foden closed pole truck with caravan. AEC cage truck & trailer. Bedford ‘O’ articulated truck and similar horse box. AEC Regal coach living quarters and Bedford CA van Advance Booking vehicle. All boxed. Contents As New.
Lot 714
8 Corgi Aviation Archive aircraft. Including Avro Lancaster, The Dam Busters Special Edition. ‘Operation Chastise’, DH Mosquito PO.1, Westland Lysander Mk 2, Supermarine Spitfire Mk 11A. Junkers JU87 Stuka. DH Mosquito NF Mk 2. Together with 5 Corgi Bedford ‘O’ Pantechnicons including Bishops Move and MacKay & Co. All boxed, minor wear to some. Contents As New.
Lot 1007
Six: 1939-45 star, Burma star, Defence, War with MID emblem, GSM 1918, with clasp S E Asia 1945-46 (engraved W/O A Provan (514765) RAF), RAF LS & GC (similarly engraved), VF, mounted for wear, together with MID certificate to Flight Sergeant A. Provan, dated 1.Jan.1942, Commission Document dated 14th February 1956 as Flying Officer, (both framed); 3 RAF sports medals, an RAF Squadron enamelled lapel badge, a 1939 “Olympic type” sports pin back badge for Monaco (not an Olympic host) and a Garmisch souvenir pin back badge, and a folder of various other ephemera including birth certificate, album of snapshot photos, brief hand written listing of service, sundry prints etc.
Lot 1009
Five: GSM 1918, 2 clasps, Palestine, Malaya (4271170 Fsr J H Robinson, R North’d Fus), 1939-45 star, Africa star with 8th Army clasp, War medal, EIIR Regular Army LS & GC (4271170 W O Cl 2, RAOC), VF, mounted as worn (Malaya clasp without rivets, GSM edge with contact marking); together with corresponding miniatures, 5th Foot horse brass, a WO’s Royal Arms in wreath wrist badge, 2 sundry patches, contained in a plated cigarette box, the inner lid engraved “Presented to Cdr J H Robinson, RAOC, by Members of the Sgt’s Mess, Winterbourne Barracks, August 1962”. GC
Lot 1430
A good quality modern double ended fibre leg-o’-mutton gun case, for 29” barrels, the gun fitting in one end, the barrels in the other end, with leather end cap, carrying handle and webbing sling, VGC; a canvas covered leg-o’-mutton gun case, for 30” barrels, GC; a velvet lined metal bound oil cloth covered case for a sporting gun with 29” barrels (room to extend), with key,f GC (slightly dirty, one compartment wall detached); and a foam lined rigid plastic gun box, 32” x 7” internal, basically GC (minor damage) (4)
Lot 1431
A leather leg-o-mutton case for a DB sporting gun with 30” barrels, GC; a leather and canvas cartridge bandolier with 5 pouches (Swedish?); a Sam Browne belt with cartridge pouch; 5 leather sword frogs and straps for same; a Victorian Court (?) bicorn hat with gilt button, in its card box; a black japanned helmet tin (catch AF); and a modern frame of 6 inert rifle cartridges. Average GC
Lot 263
EDNA HIBEL SOLID BRONZE GEISHA SCULPTURE `O-JIN` Edna Hibel (AMERICAN, 1917) bronze figure of a standing geisha girl in layered floral robe. Titled `O-Jin`. Numbered 73/100. Mounted on round wooden base. Measures 6 3/4" height + 1 1/8" base height (17.1cm + 2.8cm). Total weight of 830 grams.
Lot 356
One bottle 1979 Meursault E & D Moingeon Freres, three bottles 1996 Pouilly-Fume Les Cornets, two bottles 2001 Pouilly-Fume dom. Moreaux, one bottle 1992 Montagny 1er-Cru L. Latour, one bottle 1992 Vouvray dom. de La Mabilliere, two bottles 1993 Mercurey O. Leflaive, one bottle 1995 Rully La Chaume, one bottle 1990 Puligny-Montrachet Champ Canet (12)
Lot 304
FINE EDWARDIAN DIAMOND DRESS RING with a central brilliant cut diamond of approximately 0.84 carats within a millegrain collet, within a pierced Greek key motif border, surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds in millegrain collets, on pierced bifurcated shoulders, unmarked, size O No damage, light wear.
Lot 407
VICTORIAN GARNET AND PERIDOT GYPSY RING AND ANOTHER with two oval cushion cut garnets and four peridots, the full shank engraved with scrolling motifs, in fifteen carat gold, Birmingham hallmarks, size O; along with a similar nine carat gold garnet and pearl ring, with Birmingham hallmarks, size M First ring- General wear, no damage. Some small scratches to the stone consistent with age and wear. Second ring- part of decorative scrolling of bezel missing, otherwise general wear.
Lot 39
Zatta, Antonio 1774 Il Mappamondo o sia Descrizione Generale del Globo Attractive Italian map featuring the voyages of Cook and Bougainville. Greenland is shown connected to North America and Alaska is considerably oversized. Australia is connected to "Terra di van Diemen" and New Zealand appears as two islands, but in an unusual stout configuration. Female figures representing the four continents fill the corners surrounding the map. Engraved by Guilian Zuliani. 15.5" W x 11.3" H Original color on watermarked paper with marginal soiling.
Lot 100
Zatta, Antonio 1785 La Parte Occidentale della Nuova Francia o Canada This is an important map of the region between James Bay, Lake Mistassini (Lac Mistassine), Lake Huron and Montreal (named in the lower right as "Monreal." The map is actually one of twelve sections comprising the Italian version of Mitchell`s landmark map of North America. This Italian edition is richly illustrated with annotations not found on the English version. It includes remarkable detail regarding towns, roads, rivers and mountains. The boundary of the Six Nations is prominently shown. 16.9" W x 12.2" H Original color on watermarked paper with marginal soiling.
Lot 132
1925 Bill Whiffletree`s Bootlegger`s Map of the United States This unique wall map spoofing prohibition is by Edward McCandlish. Filled with puns, nothing is sacred in this hilarious look at alcohol and prohibition. Many place names are plays on words, like Chi-keg-o, Albu-Corky, Fill-More, Booze (Boise), and many more (some so bad they hurt) - "The pints of the compass are Norse, Wets, Yeast, and Souse". McCandlish was a prominent illustrator for the children`s page in many newspapers in the 1920`s and 1930`s, making this parody a radical departure. A wonderful piece of Americana that beautifully captures the humor and mood of the time. Backed in linen and mounted on wooden rollers, with linen ties. 30.1" W x 20.3" H There are several cracks and small tears in the image that are supported by the linen. Moderate overall toning with several edge chips and short tears in the blank margins. Rollers are present and intact.
![U.S. Government, 1838 [Lot of 2] Map of the Northern Part of the State of Maine and the Adjacent British Provinces… [an](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2893812/223-2013117141529_468x382.jpg)
Lot 223
U.S. Government, 1838 [Lot of 2] Map of the Northern Part of the State of Maine and the Adjacent British Provinces… [and] Extract from a Map of the British and French Dominions in the North America by Jn O. Mitchell The first map details the boundary dispute between the United States and Great Britain relating to Maine. Hand coloring is used to show the boundary as claimed by the United States and by Great Britain, with a third line labeled "that of the Arbiter" which closely corresponds to Maine`s present-day border with Canada. A table gives the major points of contention in this border dispute. Another table names land grants belonging to six land holders. The second map (13.3 x 13") was included in the same Senate report for historical purposes. It was extracted from Mitchell`s map of 1755 by W.J. Stone. 16.5" W x 15.3" H Very light offsetting with a few small spots and binding trims at left.
Lot 347
Ulloa, Antonio de 1748 Plano Scenographico, dela Ciud.d delos Reyes, o Lima Capital delos Reynos del Peru… This intricate plan of fortified Lima appeared in Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan`s "Relacion Historica del Viaje a la America Meridional...", a seminal work on South American geography, culture, and history written by the two scientists after nearly a decade spent exploring the continent. A birds-eye view choked with detail, the plan includes a key split between two decorative cartouches that lists 70 notable locations within the city. 21" W x 15" H Issued folding on thick, watermarked paper with minor soiling, faint offsetting, and a 2" binding tear confined to the left blank margin.
Lot 366
Coronelli, Vicenzo Maria 1690 Isole Azzori, o Azzoridi dette Altrimenti Acipitrum, Tertiae, Flandricae, et Superiores... This handsome map of the Azores includes an elaborate inset bird`s-eye plan of Angra enclosed in an ornate, drape-style cartouche. Detail is limited to coastal place names. The beautifully composed title cartouche features shells, coral, fish, and pearls. The map exhibits the fine engraving style typical of maps from this coveted Venetian atlas. 23.6" W x 17.8" H A vivid impression on watermarked paper with faint toning along the centerfold and two pairs of small wormholes along centerfold that have been infilled with old paper on verso.
Lot 421
Jansson, Jan 1653 Hibernia Regnum Vulgo Ireland One of the most beautiful maps of Ireland, this was based on Speed`s map and is geographically nearly identical. The map has finely engraved detail of the provinces of Leinster, Ulster, Connaght and Munster filled with counties, towns and charming pictorial topography. The upper and lower portions of Lough Erne in Ulster are oddly shaped, with a note between them relating, "At this place ly the landes, of O Darra, O Harna, O Harra Boy, O Harra Neirogh, the 2 McDonnoghes with other Erecholders." The map is adorned with the crest of Britain, and below that, the cartouche is topped with the crest of Ireland; the scale of miles is supported by two aquatic putti. Spanish text on verso, published between 1653-66. 19.8" W x 15.2" H A nice impression with wide margins and professional repairs to separations along the centerfold.
![Porcacchi, Tomaso 1576 [Lot of 17 - Greece] "This lot includes 17 maps of Greece and its islands published in Porcacchi`](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2893812/495-2013117142354_468x382.jpg)
Lot 495
Porcacchi, Tomaso 1576 [Lot of 17 - Greece] "This lot includes 17 maps of Greece and its islands published in Porcacchi`s “L`Isole piu Famose del Mondo”, all engraved by Girolamo Porro of Padua. Each map is on a full sheet of Italian text (7.0 x 10.5”). Size varies slightly. This lot includes: A. “Arcipelago”. Condition: A spot of printer`s ink residue and marginal soiling. (B+) B. “Il Sito de` Curzolari”. Condition: There are a number of cracks that have been closed on verso with archival tape and marginal soiling. (B) C. “Morea Penisola”. Condition: Light soiling and a few small worm holes in text below map. (B+) D. “Negroponte”Condition: Numerous minute pinholes along coastlines, light soiling, and manuscript writing in blank margins. (B) E. “Corfu”Condition: Light soiling with one small ink spot in image. (B+) F. “Milo”Condition: Light soiling with a few small worm holes in image at left. (B) G. “Zante”Condition: Light soiling with a printer`s crease above compass rose. (B+) H. “Scarpanto”Condition: Some soiling with a worm track in text below map. (B+) I. “Rhodi”Condition: Minor soiling. (B+) J. “Candia”Condition: There is light soiling, show-through of manuscript ink on verso, and a worm track in text below map. There is an old paper repair in right blank margin. (B) K. “Santorini”Condition: A couple of faint spots and a tiny worm hole in left blank margin. (B+) L. “Stalimene”Condition: Light soiling. (B+) M. “Metellino”Condition: Marginal soiling. (A) N. “Scio”Condition: Light soiling. (B+) O. “Nicsia”Condition: There are a few small worm holes in map at left, and an old paper repair in left blank margin. (B+) P. “Cefalonia”Condition: Light soiling with a small worm hole and ink stains in text below map. (B+) Q. “Cerigo”Condition: Light soiling with a worm track in text below map. (B+)" 5.5" W x 4" H See description.
![Anon., 1360 [Illuminated Leaf] "This tiny vellum leaf is from an early French Book of Hours. This leaf has one large ill](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2893812/710-2013117143112_468x382.jpg)
Lot 710
Anon., 1360 [Illuminated Leaf] "This tiny vellum leaf is from an early French Book of Hours. This leaf has one large illuminated initial and numerous small initials, painted in blue and red pen work with burnished gold leaf. The rubric, “psalmus dauid”, is in red. The text is from the famous “Te Deum” (also known as Ambrosian Hymn), a traditional hymn of joy and thanksgiving. Beginning with the large initial “T” on the recto, the text reads: Te Deum laudamus: te Dominum confitemur. Te aeternum Patrem omnis terra veneratur. Tibi omnes Angeli; tibi Caeli et universae Potestates; Tibi Cherubim et Seraphim incessabili voce proclamant: Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt caeli et terra maiestatis gloriae tuae. This translates in English as: We praise thee, O God: we acknowledge thee to be the Lord. All the earth doth worship thee: the Father everlasting. To thee all Angels cry aloud: the Heavens, and all the Powers therein. To thee Cherubim and Seraphim: continually do cry, Holy, Holy, Holy: Lord God of Sabaoth; Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty: of thy glory." 3.6" W x 4.9" H Light soiling and toning.
![Anon., 1420 [Illuminated Leaf] "This is a lovely, tiny leaf from a Book of Hours created in Flanders around 1420. The bo](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2893812/711-2013117143114_468x382.jpg)
Lot 711
Anon., 1420 [Illuminated Leaf] "This is a lovely, tiny leaf from a Book of Hours created in Flanders around 1420. The book was so small, it must have been the property of a lady who carried it in her purse. The delicate text has many initials in blue, red and burnished gold leaf. The text is in dark brown ink, with the rubrics in red. The text is from the Seven Penitential Psalms (101:23-29), which date as early as the 5th century and are used to express sorrow or sin. Starting with the Illuminated “I” on the recto, the text translates as: When the people assemble together, and kings, to serve the Lord. He answered him in the way of his strength: Declare unto me the fewness of my days. Call me not away in the midst of my days: thy years are unto generation and generation. In the beginning, O Lord, thou foundedst the earth: end the heavens are the works of thy hands. They shall perish but thou remainest: and all of them shall grow old like a garment: And as a vesture thou shalt change them, and they shall be changed. But thou art always the selfsame, and thy years shall not fail. The children of thy servants shall continue: and their seed shall be directed for ever." 2.4" W x 3.2" H Minor soiling and toning.
![Anon., 1460 [Illuminated Leaf] "A very pretty leaf from a Parisian Book of Hours, written on a fine sheet of buttery, wh](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2893812/713-2013117143118_468x382.jpg)
Lot 713
Anon., 1460 [Illuminated Leaf] "A very pretty leaf from a Parisian Book of Hours, written on a fine sheet of buttery, white vellum in black ink. The leaf is decorated with one large and three small initials as well as one line filler illuminated in red, blue, white and burnished gold leaf. Both sides feature decorative panels painted with gold leaves on hairline stems with colorful flowers and fruits. The text is from a hymn composed by Venantius Fortunatus (530-609), Bishop of Poitiers, and was an important part of devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary beginning in the early Middle Ages. Beginning on verso at the large initial “Q” the text reads (with a few abbreviations): Quem terra, pontus, aethera colunt, adorant, praedicant, trinam regentem machinam claustrum Mariae baiulat. Cui Luna, Sol, et omnia deserviunt per tempora, perfusa caeli gratia, gestant Puellae viscera. Beata Mater, munere, cuius supernus Artifex, mundum pugillo continens, ventris sub arca clausus est. This translates into English as: The God whom earth, and sea, and sky adore, and laud, and magnify, who o`er their threefold fabric reigns, the Virgin`s spotless womb contains. The God whose will by moon, and sun, and all things in due course is done, is borne upon a Maiden`s breast, by fullest heavenly grace possessed. How blest that Mother, in whose shrine the great Artificer Divine, whose hand contains the earth and sky, vouchsafed, as in His ark, to lie." 4.9" W x 6.4" H Marginal soiling.
![Anon., 1480 [Illuminated Leaf] "This creamy vellum leaf is from an Italian book of hours, written in black, red and blue](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2893812/715-2013117143122_468x382.jpg)
Lot 715
Anon., 1480 [Illuminated Leaf] "This creamy vellum leaf is from an Italian book of hours, written in black, red and blue ink. One large initial on the verso is also decorated with pen work. The text is from Psalms 135 and 136. Beginning with the red initial “Q” in the middle of the leaf on the recto, the text reads: Quia iudicabit Dominus populum suum et in servis suis deprecabitur Simulacra gentium argentum et aurum opera manuum hominum Os habent et non loquentur oculos habent et non videbunt Aures habent et non audient neque enim est spiritus in ore eorum Similes illis fiant qui faciunt ea et omnes qui sperant in eis Domus Israel benedicite Domino domus Aaron benedicite Domino Domus Levi benedicite Domino qui timetis Dominum benedicite Domino Benedictus Dominus ex Sion qui habitat in Hierusalem This translates into English as: For the Lord will judge his people, and will be entreated in favour of his servants. The idols of the Gentiles are silver and gold, the works of men`s hands. They have a mouth, but they speak not: they have eyes, but they see not. They have ears, but they hear not: neither is there any breath in their mouths. Let them that make them be like to them: and every one that trusteth in them. Bless the Lord, O house of Israel: bless the Lord, O house of Aaron. Bless the Lord, O house of Levi: you that fear the Lord, bless the Lord. Blessed be the Lord out of Sion, who dwelleth in Jerusalem." 5.6" W x 7.9" H Marginal soiling with one minor abrasion in text at bottom of verso.
![Anon., 1570 [Illuminated Leaf] "A wonderful vellum leaf from a Book of Hours written in Paris in the latter part of the](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2893812/716-2013117143124_468x382.jpg)
Lot 716
Anon., 1570 [Illuminated Leaf] "A wonderful vellum leaf from a Book of Hours written in Paris in the latter part of the 16th century. This is one of the last Books of Hours, as their value was declared null by Pius V in 1568. The scribe used dark brown ink and wrote in fine, Roman script, possibly trying to imitate printed type. The leaf is decorated with one large initial in red, gold and white and adorned with leaves and a flower, as well as three small initials and one line filler in red, blue, green and gold. The text is from one of the most famous prayers to the Virgin: “Obsecro te” (I beseech you). Beginning with the large initial “O” on the recto the text translates as: I beseech thee O Holy Lady Mary, Mother of God most full of pity, the daughter of the highest king, mother most glorious, mother of orphans, the consolation of the desolate, the way of them that go astray, the safety of all that trust in thee, a virgin before childbearing, a virgin in childbearing, and a virgin after childbearing: the fountain of mercy, the fountain of health and grace, the fountain of consolation and pardon, the fountain of piety and gladness, the fountain of life and forgiveness." 4.5" W x 6.5" H Marginal soiling.
![Hardouin, Gilles 1518 [Illuminated Leaf] "This leaf is from a Book of Hours printed on vellum by Gilles Hardouin for Ger](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2893812/724-2013117143141_468x382.jpg)
Lot 724
Hardouin, Gilles 1518 [Illuminated Leaf] "This leaf is from a Book of Hours printed on vellum by Gilles Hardouin for Germain Hardouin “librayre demourant entre les deux portes du Palays en l’enseigne Saincte Marguerite” (bookseller living between the two gates of the Palace at the sign of Saint Marguerite) of Paris. This leaf is from the transitional period when the new technology of printing with movable type was combined with the more labor intensive methods of hand painting. Illuminated manuscript books of hours were costly to make, and early printers realized the commercial value in printing larger quantities of illustrated books of hours at a lower cost. These printers tried to make their books of hours appear as similar to the manuscript books as possible, even going so far as to mimic the red lines scribes used to keep their text uniform. This exquisitely crafted vellum leaf is highlighted by illuminated capitals painted in red, blue and liquid gold. The text on recto is from Psalm 66, beginning with the large “D”: Deus misereatur nostri et benedicat nobis inluminet vultum suum super nos et misereatur nostri Ut cognoscamus in terra viam tuam in omnibus gentibus salutare tuum Confiteantur tibi populi Deus confiteantur tibi populi omnes Laetentur et exultent gentes quoniam iudicas populos in aequitate et gentes in terra diriges This translates into English as: May God have mercy on us, and bless us: may he cause the light of his countenance to shine upon us, and may he have mercy on us. That we may know thy way upon earth: thy salvation in all nations. Let people confess to thee, O God: let all people give praise to thee. Let the nations be glad and rejoice: for thou judgest the people with justice, and directest the nations upon earth." 4.6" W x 7.4" H Marginal soiling.
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