Item #15520 The WHARNCLIFFE HOURS. A Fifteenth-century Illustrated Prayerbook in the Collection of The National Gallery of Victoria Australia. Introduction, Commentary.
The WHARNCLIFFE HOURS. A Fifteenth-century Illustrated Prayerbook in the Collection of The National Gallery of Victoria Australia.
The WHARNCLIFFE HOURS. A Fifteenth-century Illustrated Prayerbook in the Collection of The National Gallery of Victoria Australia.
The WHARNCLIFFE HOURS. A Fifteenth-century Illustrated Prayerbook in the Collection of The National Gallery of Victoria Australia.
The WHARNCLIFFE HOURS. A Fifteenth-century Illustrated Prayerbook in the Collection of The National Gallery of Victoria Australia.
The WHARNCLIFFE HOURS. A Fifteenth-century Illustrated Prayerbook in the Collection of The National Gallery of Victoria Australia.

The WHARNCLIFFE HOURS. A Fifteenth-century Illustrated Prayerbook in the Collection of The National Gallery of Victoria Australia.

London: Thames & Hudson, 1981. First Edition, First Printing. Fine Hardcover in a Fine Slipcase.

This daily prayer book in the National Gallery of Victoria Australia is beautifully illustrated with fifteenth century illuminations and is important in the development of late French and Flemish illumination.

Maroon cloth, all edges gilt; No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling to the slipcase; Still Gift Quality. 12mo; 7.5 inches tall; 96 pages with selected bibliography; 32 facsimile pages reproduced in color and gold and 7 comparative illustrations in monochrome.

New / No Dust Jacket As Issued. Item #15520

Background Information:


The Wharncliffe Book of Hours was illuminated in France by a celebrated artist, Maître François. It was named for Nicholai Joseph Foucault, a 16th century Earl of Wharncliffe. It is now in the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne Australia.

Price: $65.00

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