
Lot 1373
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Book of Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux. Acc. No. 54.1.2 from the possession of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Facsimile, commentary, introductory volume, documentation folder and a magnifying glass. 3 volumes. 9 x 6 cm. or 13.5 x 9 cm. Rich gold-embossed OLeder with two closures or dark blue OLeine with gold-edged front cover title as well as OBroschur in OLeinencassette (these rubbed and with slight scrap marks) with gold stamped title. ==References====External links== The Book of Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux was written on behalf of King Charles IV of France (1294-1328) as a gift for his wife, the great-granddaughter of King Louis IX of the Holy One. With a commentary by Barbara Drake Boehm, Abigail Quundt and William Wixom as well as an introductory volume and the documentation folder. Special feature of the book of hours is the Grisaille technique, masterfully applied, despite the miniature nature of the books. The attached magnifying glass is missing.
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🎨Art & AntiquesFaksimile-Verlag
Book of Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux — Acc. No. 54.1.2 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
1998 Faksimile Verlag edition. 3 volumes. Gold-stamped leather. Includes magnifying glass. Limited edition.
Estimate
500 €
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Price checked 24/09/2026, 12:20:43
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- Lot #
- 1373
- Currency
- EUR
- Location
- Berlin, DE
- Lot Ends
- 8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
- Auction Ends
- 8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
- Lots in Auction
- 388