Lot 1931 - S19 Dr Sylvia Legrain Collection - Wednesday, 20. September 2023, 10.00 AM
The Spanish Forger -
Courtly scene with the accoutrements of a knight. Illuminated miniature in colour and heightened in gold on vellum in the style of the 15th century.
Probably France, circa 1900. Image size 22 × 18 cm; Leaf size 23.5 × 19.5 cm. Giltwood frame from the 18th century (37 × 33 cm; rubbed and gilding flaking).
Literature:
- Voelkle, William. The Spanish Forger. New York, 1978.
- Hindman, Sandra. Manuscript Illumination in the Modern Age. Evanston, 2001, pp. 156–162.
Some cracking, some light paint loss (more so upper centre), small losses in vellum lower left (outside the image) slightly wrinkled.
Provenance: Private collection, Switzerland.
- Voelkle, William. The Spanish Forger. New York, 1978.
- Hindman, Sandra. Manuscript Illumination in the Modern Age. Evanston, 2001, pp. 156–162.
Some cracking, some light paint loss (more so upper centre), small losses in vellum lower left (outside the image) slightly wrinkled.
Provenance: Private collection, Switzerland.
CHF 1 400 / 2 000 | (€ 1 440 / 2 060)
Sold for CHF 3 250 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.