Sample of items to be auctioned at Calligrafest 2006 |
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Vellum leaf from a personal prayer book created, written, hand-drawn
and illuminated by a certain Johann Naevium Circa 1603 (German script). Dimensions: approximately 4 1/2" H x 3 1/4" W (117mm x 90mm). Excellent condition with very little spotting or foxing. |
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Vellum leaf from a French breviary, circa 1400s Dimensions: approximately 4 1/2" H x 3 1/2" W (112mm x 85mm) Writing and decoration on both sides; note the hand-drawn margins are still visible and that the writing is of a fine quality and is less than 1/8" tall; color of the initials are still of a vivid vermillion red and royal blue Incredibly excellent condition with very little spotting or foxing; can observe the skin's texture and natural coloring. |
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Artist unknown - 4 broadsheet posters similar to this, all showing different hands and quotes; approx. 16"x20" |
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Nicely rendered, though in slightly fluorescent coloring! Artist: Stanley Brooks; approx. 11"x14" |
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Japanese scroll (approx. 4' in length) - translates roughly into: "It is to be remembered" (?) |
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Pewter (labeled 95% Etain, 95% Zinn, best guess: 95% tin, 5% zinc)
inkwell with an accompanying floral design pen. The pen is adjustable to accept any nib. |
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