An early Italian historiated initial on vellum depicting Christ in a mandoria with the Twelve Apostles and the Dead rising from Tombs on a blue ground within a rosette border with gilt ornament. Perhaps Umbria 14th Century. (295 x 190mm) in a gilt frame. Faded and some warping, mount foxed.
Provenance: Messrs Sotheby 2/2/1960
Provenance: John. P. Love Collection
Sold for £4,600
Estimated at £600 - £800
An early Italian historiated initial on vellum depicting Christ in a mandoria with the Twelve Apostles and the Dead rising from Tombs on a blue ground within a rosette border with gilt ornament. Perhaps Umbria 14th Century. (295 x 190mm) in a gilt frame. Faded and some warping, mount foxed.
Provenance: Messrs Sotheby 2/2/1960
Provenance: John. P. Love Collection
Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 8th Feb, 2024
Day One
Clocks, Furniture, Works of Art and Collectable - Lots 1 - 406
Day Two
Fine Bindings and Incunables from the collection of the late John P. Love - Lots 501- 575 (Click here to read about J. P. Love)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 576 - 598
Books from the Library of the late Malcom Deas - Lots 601 - 702 (Click here to read about M. Deas)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 703 - 783
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Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm
Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm