A renaissance prayer book, a book of hours known as the rothschild prayerbook, is up for sale. From the kerry stokes collection manion, margaret m. Access 29 million art, antique, jewelry, furniture, collectible, and fashion results that were auctioned off. The rothschild prayerbook, a book of hours, use of rome, in latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum ghent or bruges. Lord rothschild discusses how his family created israel full interview. The highlight of the sale was an illuminated prayer book containing 67. Made for a member of the imperial court in the netherlands c. Called the rothschild prayerbook, it was made in the.
Since its sale in 1999 it has held the world record price. Nov 01, 20 christies plans to sell the rothschild prayer book, as its called, on jan. It is one of the finest illuminated manuscripts available to private. This volume was sold to microsoft cofounder bill gates at a christie s auction in 1994 and still holds the. In 2014 it was purchased by australian businessman kerry stokes from christies new york and is on display in the national library of australia. Christie s auction house says the rothschild prayerbook. It will form the centrepiece of christies renaissance sale during old masters week in january. Jan 30, 2014 christie s auction house says the rothschild prayerbook was purchased by a private collector bidding by telephone. This manuscript belongs to a type of prayer book called a book of hours, which flourished in medieval europe. Jul 09, 1999 the highest priced work in the sale was a prayer book, a medieval illuminated manuscript containing 67 fullpage miniatures.
The rothschild prayerbook is illuminated by several leading miniaturists. Acquired by the kerry stokes collection in 2014, it includes miniatures of unsurpassed beauty and. Kerry stokes recently made worldwide headlines with the purchase of the worlds most expensive book, the rothschild prayerbook. The rothschild prayer book national library of australia. Christie s shows pages from a lavishly illustrated prayerbook that is considered to be one of the highest achievements of flemish renaissance. The finely illustrated book of hours was made circa 1505 for a member. But bidders were far more interested in an auction of impressionist paintings at londons rival auction house christies the very same day. Christie s has been asked to handle the sale of the 250 paintings, sculptures and items of furniture by the eldest rothschild descendant, bettina. Christies old masters and british paintings evening sale will be led by a rediscovered masterpiece by claude lorrain, a. See more ideas about prayer book, book of hours and most expensive book. The legendary rothschild prayer book sold at the famous christies auction house in new york in early 2014, but its buyer remained a mystery until months later when stokes revealed it was. Nouveauriche boost for londons fine art market the. Christies auction house says the rothschild prayerbook. The renaissance prayer book was not returned to the rothschild family until 1999.
Christies london the giancarlo beltrame library of scientific books, part iii. The rothschild prayerbook, a book of hours, use of rome, in latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum. The highest priced work in the sale was a prayer book, a medieval illuminated manuscript containing 67 fullpage miniatures. The 5 most expensive selling books in the world tech.
Tiny 10inch 16th century prayer book confiscated by the. In 1996 she joined christies, where she heads the manuscript team with. Codex leicester is top most expensive book n the world with the total worth about more than 30 million its really huge amount for only one book but more famous all over. The 10in high, 7in wide manuscript sparked a bidding frenzy at christies in new york. Liveauctioneers auction price results database is a free research tool for those who want to buy or sell. Built in between 15001520, this book is one of the most valuable books of book of hours, which are mainly medieval christian religious books. Here is the list of top 10 most expensive books in the world 2018. Nouveauriche boost for londons fine art market the independent.
The tough truths about chris christies new jersey cnn. The rothschild prayer book is an acknowledged masterpiece of renaissance. The rothschild prayerbook or rothschild hours both titles are used for other books, is an important flemish illuminated manuscript book of hours, compiled c. The london sale comes ahead of old masters week in new york, which will be held in january and will see some of the years top sales in the category. Rothschilds to sell art looted by nazis the independent. The annunciation and the beginning of matins, in the rothschild prayer book c. It is a manuscript and latin copy of the gospel according to st. It turns out, though, that words can be worth a fairly sizeable amount themselves. Acquired by the kerry stokes collection in 2014, it includes miniatures of unsurpassed beauty and refined execution by the most renowned and soughtafter illuminators of the era. Apr 09, 2015 the annunciation and the beginning of matins, in the rothschild prayer book c. The rothschild prayerbook, a book of hours, use of rome, in latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum ghent or bruges, c. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. Rothschild prayer book christie s derby propellant overrakes his prosaically bogey.
Christie s london the giancarlo beltrame library of scientific books, part iii. Christies shows pages from a lavishly illustrated prayerbook that is considered to be one of the highest achievements of flemish. The miniatures are characterised by their threedimensional realism and great sophistication, particularly those illustrating the passion cycle. Aug 27, 2015 the legendary rothschild prayer book sold at the famous christies auction house in new york in early 2014, but its buyer remained a mystery until months later when stokes revealed it was him.
Jan 31, 2014 the renaissance prayer book was not returned to the rothschild family until 1999. It turns out, though, that words can be worth a fairly sizeable amount. The 5 most valuable books in the world celebrity net worth. Rare manuscripts a book for the ages prospero the economist. National library announce viewing of rare rothschild. List of most expensive books and manuscripts jump to navigation jump to search. Medieval and renaissance manuscripts specialists dr. This volume was sold to microsoft cofounder bill gates at a christies auction in 1994 and still holds the. The rothschild prayerbook was created in the 16th century and used for. The rothschild faberge egg is seen on display at christies auction house in london. Oct 26, 2017 another valuable book in the history of the world, the rothschild prayer book was created in the city of bruges in belgium, probably for a respectable family in europe. National library announce viewing of rare rothschild prayerbook.
Five people tried to buy the work, which was estimated to sell for. The ornately illustrated book of hours sold in 1999 at christies london for. One of the most important books in existence, and the only one of its kind in private hands, the 500yearold rothschild prayer book will go on public display in canberra next week. Tim triptree mw helps explain why its so highly sought after. Renaissance prayer book is set for auction the new york times. The rothschild prayer book is an acknowledged masterpiece of renaissance manuscript illumination. One of the worlds most expensive manuscripts, the rothschild prayer book, will go on display for the first time ever in the southern hemisphere at the national library of australia in canberra. Apr 10, 2015 one of the world s most expensive manuscripts, the rothschild prayer book, will go on display for the first time ever in the southern hemisphere at the national library of australia in canberra. Soon thereafter the manuscript was offered for sale at christies in. This is an important cultural artefact, the flemish illuminated manuscript book of hours, which was illustrated over the period c. Tiny 10inch 16th century prayer book confiscated by the nazis from. The earliest printed book in the list is a southern song annotated woodblock edition of the book of tang printed c. The book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 27. Jan 24, 2014 renaissance era prayer book up for auction in nyc.
Christies auction house says the rothschild prayerbook was purchased by a private collector bidding by telephone. The ornately illustrated book of hours sold in 1999 at christie s london for. The finely illustrated book of hours was made circa 1505 for a. The ornately illustrated book of hours sold in 1999 at christies london. But bidders were far more interested in an auction of impressionist paintings at londons rival auction house christie s the very same day. Renaissance prayer book is set for auction the new york.
Another valuable book in the history of the world, the rothschild prayer book was created in the city of bruges in belgium, probably for a respectable family in europe. Currently owned by the british library, it is the oldest european book preserved in perfect condition. The renaissanceera rothschild prayerbook was stolen by the nazis. Rothschild prayer book christies derby propellant overrakes his prosaically bogey. The rothschild prayerbook was created in the 16th century and used. The 5 most expensive selling books in the world tech news era. The rothschild prayerbook is illuminated by several leading. Christies has been asked to handle the sale of the 250 paintings, sculptures and items of furniture by the eldest rothschild descendant, bettina.
Chris christie needs to face the hard truths about his states economic woes, says errol louis. It was once in the austrian national library in vienna as codex vindobonensis s. Christie s auction house says the rothschild prayerbook was purchased wednesday by a private collector bidding by telephone. Kay sutton discuss the rothschild prayerbook, to be offered. Apr 01, 2016 revealing the rothschild prayer book c. With many other works of art from the collections of the viennese rothschilds the prayer book was sold at auction at christies. Margaret manion, one of australia s preeminent art historians, explains the rothschild prayer book s significance within the context of books of hours, illustrating how this genre contained not only popular prayers, but some of the.
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