Description
Three Leaves From A Decorated Manuscript On Vellum [Italy, Early Fourteenth Century]
3 leaves (a bifolium and a singleton), each 310mm. by 215mm., single column, 30 lines in black ink in a fine and professional university hand, capitals touched in red, paragraph marks alternately in red or blue, running titles in red “L[iber]” and “Phy[sica]” at head of each leaf, some early erasures and corrections, small flaws in vellum and occasional stains, else in fine condition.
Reference #
MS_BZ_1011
Civilization
Byzantine, Medieval, 1400 C.E.
Size
H. 31 cm x W. 21.5 cm
Condition
Some early erasures and corrections, small flaws in vellum and occasional stains, else in fine condition.
Price
Price available upon request
Provenance
Baidun Collection, acquired at Sotheby’s sale December 2013
Frequently Asked Questions
Each leaf measures approximately 310mm by 215mm, which is about 31 cm in height and 21.5 cm in width. This size is typical for decorated manuscripts on vellum from the medieval period.
The manuscript leaves are in fine condition overall, with some early erasures and corrections, small flaws in the vellum, and occasional stains. These minor imperfections are common in medieval manuscripts and do not significantly affect their integrity.
The leaves feature a fine and professional university hand script in black ink with 30 lines per page. Capitals are touched in red, paragraph marks alternate in red or blue, and running titles in red appear at the head of each leaf, indicating careful and skilled decoration typical of Byzantine medieval manuscripts.
The manuscript originates from the Byzantine civilization during the medieval period, specifically around 1400 C.E. This places it in the late Byzantine era, known for its rich manuscript tradition.
The manuscript leaves come from the Baidun Collection and were acquired at a Sotheby's sale in December 2013. This provenance adds to their historical and collectible value.
The offering includes three leaves: a bifolium (two leaves joined) and a singleton leaf, making a total of three individual leaves from the decorated manuscript.
The price for the manuscript leaves is not publicly listed and is available upon request. Interested buyers need to contact the seller or institution for pricing details.
