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Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century
$9,500
£7,254.02
€8,258.96
CA$13,339.50
A$14,582.68
CHF 7,714.90
MX$174,505.26
NOK 98,160.98
SEK 89,856.45
DKK 61,689.33
About the Item
This rare and remarkable piece begins with a backdrop composed of beautifully, handwritten love letters from the 1800s. There are three scrolls made up of additional love letters, sealed with red wax from the 19th century scattered around two antique books. The open book on the left, was written during the time of the 30 Year War, 1618-1648 in France, when the Treaty of Westphalia changed the map of Europe. During this period, the church attempted to begin marriage registrations and within this written relic, there are numerous marriage entries with names and dates. The book is bound by animal hide from the 12th-13th century and when it is unfolded, it becomes a giant piece of parchment filled with faded ink handwriting in mysterious Old French. The closed book on the right is from Louis XIII - XVI era and is bound in antique animal hide parchment from the 12th-13th century. When the animal hide is unfurled, the inside is adorned in faded handwritten ink in peculiar Old French. Inside the journal is elegante handwriting in ink but it is difficult to identify the cryptic content. This journal was possibly written by an unknown noble figure or bishop. Settled below the journals, is an antique, intricate silver feather ink pen that was used for writing.
This stunning piece of art is framed in a 19th century Venetian, green and gold frame, with gold velvet trimming from the same period.
Each individual item was collected by an anonymous artist to create a magnificent display of historical, handwritten journals and letters bound in mystifying, ancient animal hides to inspire literacy appreciation over the centuries
- Dimensions:Height: 37.41 in (95 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
- Style:Gothic (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Ca 1200-1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Doha, QA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7451239953062
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