Auction Preview: Books and Enluminures at Ader, Paris, June 27
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What: Books and EnluminuresWhere: Ader, Favart auction house, 3, rue Favart, 75002, ParisWhen: June 27, 2:00 PMPublic Viewing: June 26 from 10am to 6pm, and June 27 from 10am to 12amTop Lots at the Sale:— “La Cene (Initial “C” historiated. The Lord'sAuction Preview: Books and Enluminures at Ader, Paris, June 27
What: Books and EnluminuresWhere: Ader, Favart auction house, 3, rue Favart, 75002, ParisWhen: June 27, 2:00 PMPublic Viewing: June 26 from 10am to 6pm, and June 27 from 10am to 12amTop Lots at the Sale:— “La Cene (Initial “C” historiated. The Lord's Supper),” Italy, Perugia, circa 1330-1340. Attributed to Vanni di Baldolo or the “Master of Matricole dei notai” his close associate. Leaflet extracted from a gradual, tempera, gouache and gold leaf on parchment. Dimensions: sheet (H. 517xL 385 mm); initial (H.150xL.155mm). Featured in lot: 13. Estimate: 15 000 EUR — 18 000 EUR (17,100 USD - 20,500 USD).— “Christ accueillant les apotres devant la Jerusalem celeste (?) (Initial “E” historiated. Christ welcoming the apostles before the heavenly Jerusalem (?)),” France, Lorraine (Metz), around 1300, Artist Lorraine. Fragment extracted from an antiphonary or gradual? Tempera, gouache and burnished gold on parchment. Dimensions: H.100xL.100mm. Featured in lot: 31. Estimate: 12,000 EUR — 15,000 EUR (13,650 USD - 17,100 USD).— “Pentecote (Initial “V” historiated. Pentecost),” Germany, or Alsace, Rhine region, circa 1450 (?), Rhenish workshop. Leaflet extracted from a gradual. Tempera, gouache and burnished gold on parchment. Dimensions: leaflet (H. 430xL. 295 mm); initial (H.120xL.173mm). Featured in lot: 35. Estimate: 10,000 EUR — 12,000 EUR (11,400 USD - 13,650 USD).— “Miniature. Crucifixion,” Italy, Umbria (Perugia), circa 1300, Umbrian artist. Leaflet from a tempera missal, gouache, and liquid gold on parchment. Dimensions: leaflet (H.350xL 240mm); miniature (H. 155xL. 140 mm). Featured in lot: 7. Estimate: 8,000 EUR — 10,000 EUR (9,100 USD — 11,400 USD).— “La Jeune Parque (The Young Park)” - VALERY (Paul), Paris: Nouvelle Revue Francaise, 1917. - In-4, 235x187: (24 ff, first and last blanks), printed cover. Original edition of one of the major works of French poetry of the twentieth century. Featured in lot: 139. Estimate: 8,000 EUR — 10,000 EUR (9,100 USD - 11,400 USD).— “Essai sur la nature du commerce en general (Essay on the nature of commerce in general)” — [Cantillon (Richard)]. Translated from the English. London: Fletcher Gyles, 1755. [Linked to the rest]: TUCKER (Josiah). Important Trade Issues, On Oppositions to the Last Bill of Naturalization. London [Paris]: Fletcher Gyles, 1755. - 2 works in one volume in-12, 165x94: (2 ff.), 430 pp., (3 ff.); 153 pp., (1 white ff.). Marbled calf, back with ornate nerves, red slices (contemporary binding). In French in the text, 159. Featured in lot: 39. Estimate: 6,000 EUR — 8,000 EUR (6,850 USD - 9,100 USD).— “David devant un ange (Initial “N” historiated. David in front of an angel).” Italy, Florence, circa 1325 , Circle of Pacino di Bonaguida (?) Or Master of Dominican effigies (?). Fragment from a gradua. Tempera, gouache, ink and burnished gold on parchment. Dimensions: fragment (H.80xL.70mm); initial (H.73xL.70mm). Featured in lot: 16. Estimate: 5,000 EUR — 6,000 EUR (5,700 USD - 6,850 USD). For details, visit: https://www.ader-paris.frClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more