Lot 1869 - S19 Dr Sylvia Legrain Collection - Wednesday, 20. September 2023, 10.00 AM
The Spanish Forger -
A medieval betrothal. Illuminated miniature on vellum in the style of the 15th century in colour and heightened in gold.
Probaby France, circa 1900. 24.8 × 20.8 cm. Richly stamped ornamental frame heightened in gold. Mounted under passepartout, wooden frame, glazed on both sides. (45 × 40 cm).
Literature:
- Voelkle, William. The Spanish Forger. New York, 1978.
- Hindman, Sandra. Manuscript Illumination in the Modern Age. Evanston, 2001, pp. 156–162.
Slightly buckled, cracking with some light loss of paint.
Provenance: Sale Dobiaschofsky, Bern, 11 May 2005, Lot 1215.
- Voelkle, William. The Spanish Forger. New York, 1978.
- Hindman, Sandra. Manuscript Illumination in the Modern Age. Evanston, 2001, pp. 156–162.
Slightly buckled, cracking with some light loss of paint.
Provenance: Sale Dobiaschofsky, Bern, 11 May 2005, Lot 1215.
CHF 1 000 / 1 500 | (€ 1 030 / 1 550)
Sold for CHF 3 125 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.