8th Feb, 2024 11:00

The Oxford Library Sale

 
  Lot 568
 

568

16th Century Italian Three Large Historiated Initials:- from a Benedictine book, vis:- left to right

  1. 'The Two Maries and The Angel of the Tomb with Seascape in background', signed on plinth B.F. (165 x 162mm)
  2. 'Christ Washing Peter's Feet, John the Baptist in Attendance with Towel with the eight other Disciples', (177 x 168mm)
  3. 'The Birth of The Virgin, St Anne Lies in Canopied Bed with Attendant Figures' (167 x 162mm)

Each on a gold leaf ground. All forming a triptych in an early 20th century 'Medici' style frame with pilaster columns and gilded decoration (290 x 670mm overall) fair condition but gold leaf flaking.

Provenance: Messrs Christie, Holford Collection 12 July 1927, lot 33

Provenance: John. P. Love Collection

Sold for £30,000
Estimated at £6,000 - £8,000


 

16th Century Italian Three Large Historiated Initials:- from a Benedictine book, vis:- left to right

  1. 'The Two Maries and The Angel of the Tomb with Seascape in background', signed on plinth B.F. (165 x 162mm)
  2. 'Christ Washing Peter's Feet, John the Baptist in Attendance with Towel with the eight other Disciples', (177 x 168mm)
  3. 'The Birth of The Virgin, St Anne Lies in Canopied Bed with Attendant Figures' (167 x 162mm)

Each on a gold leaf ground. All forming a triptych in an early 20th century 'Medici' style frame with pilaster columns and gilded decoration (290 x 670mm overall) fair condition but gold leaf flaking.

Provenance: Messrs Christie, Holford Collection 12 July 1927, lot 33

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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