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Lot 316
Sale 945 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
Lots 1-307
Nov 9, 2021
4:00AM CT
Lots 308-687
Nov 10, 2021
4:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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Lot Description
[BOOK OF HOURS]. HARDOUYN, Gilles and Germain (Paris, ca. 1500). A group of 5 printed leaves from a French Book of Hours, likely executed in the workshop of Gilles and Germain Hardouyn (Active ca. 1491-1541). Latin.
Together 5 leaves on vellum, 3 of which matted and framed together (unexamined out of frame). Framed dimensions 508 x 305 mm. Leaves each approximately 203 x 127 mm or smaller. Comprising:
The Annunciation to the Virgin -- The Virgin Kneeling with a Host of Saints -- The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin -- The Annunciation to the Shepherds -- The Crucifixion.
Each with several illuminated initials, and occasionally with other scenes. Complete information about text and initials available on request.
Property from the Collection of Anne Gurewich Gordon, Bethesda, Maryland