Auktioner
Bilder Gregorian Chant on Vellum with Extensive Wear & Lacunae – Set of 8 Antique Manuscript Antiphonary Pages – Spain (1590)
Beskrivning
This set of 8 antique manuscript pages originates from a Spanish antiphonary dated 1590, meticulously handwritten on vellum (parchment) in Gothic script with bold black square notation on a four-line red staff, characteristic of Gregorian chant notation. The text is in Latin, featuring intricate decorative initials and rubrics.
This particular set exhibits extensive signs of age and wear, with notable lacunae (missing sections), tears, and ink fading, emphasizing its historical authenticity and long-term liturgical use. Some pages display elaborate calligraphic embellishments, while others have partial losses that reveal the manuscript’s layered structure.
Artist or Maker:
European monastery or cathedral
Medium:
Handwritten ink on vellum (parchment)
Date:
1590
Dimensions:
45 cm × 32 cm (each page)
Condition Description:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
