Nov 23, 20 the rothschild prayerbook, a magnificent masterpiece of renaissance art with an illustrious provenance will be the highlight at christies renaissance auction in january 2014. A collection of rare illuminated manuscripts from the medieval and renaissance eras owned by the late new york philanthropists elaine and alexander rosenberg will go under the hammer at christies this april in new york. New york christies is pleased to announce the centerpiece of its renaissance sale during old masters week in january 2014 will be the rothschild prayerbook, a magnificent masterpiece of renaissance art with an illustrious provenance. A lavish auction catalogue published to advertise two of the finest illuminated manuscripts ever produced. However a better match appears to be a portrait in the woelmont collection at ammersoyen castle in the netherlands which itself has never been identified but has historically been attributed to an anonymous french or burgundian master. Mary queen of scots prayer book sells at christies. The rothschild prayerbook, a book of hours, use of rome, in latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum ghent or bruges.
It was once in the austrian national library in vienna as codex vindobonensis s. Nov 05, 20 new york christies is pleased to announce the centerpiece of its renaissance sale during old masters week in january 2014 will be the rothschild prayerbook, a magnificent masterpiece of renaissance art with an illustrious provenance. They are the greatest family of nonroyal collectors ever. The rothschild prayerbook or rothschild hours both titles are used for other books, is an important flemish illuminated. Tiny 10inch 16th century prayer book confiscated by the. The prayer book, which was seized from the rothschild family in austria during world war ii, was restituted in late 1990s, while the third lot in sothebys important old master paintings sale, a. Christies auction house says the rothschild prayerbook was purchased by a private collector bidding by telephone. These are some of the worlds most expensive books ceoworld. With an international team of 15 renowned specialists and live auctions held throughout the year in london, paris and new york, we are the market leaders in this category. The rothschild prayerbook was said by the auction house to be one of. This is an important cultural artefact, the flemish illuminated manuscript book of hours, which was illustrated over the period c. National library announce viewing of rare rothschild. This ranks among the best collections of illuminated manuscripts in private hands at the moment to be offered at auction in the last 50 years, said eugenio donadoni, christies senior specialist of medieval and renaissance manuscripts. Nov 14, 2014 kerry stokes recently made worldwide headlines with the purchase of the worlds most expensive book, the rothschild prayerbook.
Catalogue for the sale of the rothschild prayerbook and the cornaro missal held by christies auctioneers in london on the 8th of july 1999. The collection helps offset some of the treasures recently lost to overseas buyers through consignments for sale, in london and new york of illuminated manuscripts from long established holdings of private. Scientific writings by leonardo da vinci are documented in this 72. Jun 02, 2020 london mary queen of scots prayer book will be offered as part of christies classic weeks old master group evening sale, being held live in london on 29 july 2020 estimate. With many other works of art from the collections of the viennese rothschilds the prayer book was sold at auction at christies in london on the 8 th of july 1999 and this is the auction catalogue. A history of art blog covering news stories on art history matters. Jul 30, 2020 portrait of a man holding a prayer book by a burgundian master, c. Jan 25, 2014 christie s will offer the rothschild prayerbook, often considered the most important illuminated manuscript in private hands, in new york. Renaissance prayer book is set for auction the new york times. The book is an important flemishmanuscript book of hours that is illuminated and it is extremely rare. Dec 23, 20 the rothschild prayerbook, a magnificent masterpiece of renaissance art with an illustrious provenance will be highlight of christies renaissance sale during old masters week in january 2014.
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. National library announce viewing of rare rothschild prayerbook. It was written from 1506 to 1508, and has 72 pages that demonstrate the knowledge that the scientist had. The rothschild prayerbook and the cornaro missal thursday 8. May 22, 2015 the austrian government released the prayer book to bettina. The rothschild prayerbook or rothschild hours both titles are used for other books, is an important flemish illuminated manuscript book of hours, compiled c. Tiny 16th century prayer book from rothschild banking. Christie s has been asked to handle the sale of the 250 paintings, sculptures and items of furniture by the eldest rothschild descendant, bettina looram, cousin of lord rothschild. The rothschild prayer book national library of australia. It will form the centrepiece of christies renaissance sale during old. The blog covers news of auctions from the likes of sothebys, christie s and bonhams of old masters such as van dyck, rubens, titian, raphael, michelangelo and leonardo, british artists such as thomas gainsborough, thomas lawrence, joshua reynolds, george romney and william hogarth, as well as modern and contemporary artists.
No one knows who commissioned the 150page book, which was made in ghent or bruges around 15051510, but it was probably a member of the imperial court in the netherlands. Called the rothschild prayerbook, it was made in the netherlands in about 1505 and contains. In 1999 the austrian government returned a stash of nazilooted treasures, including the prayer book, to members of the austrian branch of the rothschild banking. Tiny 16th century prayer book from rothschild banking dynasty. May 08, 2019 some 50 objects from the prestigious rothschild familys collection are going up for auction this july at christies london for an estimated total of about. Lovely to have an image from the rothschild prayer book on the cover. Important collection of illuminated manuscripts and early. The rothschild prayer book, also known as the rothschild hours, is a flemish illuminated manuscript described as a masterpiece of renaissance manuscript illumination. See more ideas about embroidery, hand embroidery, embroidery patterns. Old masters week sales at christies and sothebys observer. Rothschild prayerbook wikipedia republished wiki 2.
The collection helps offset some of the treasures recently lost to overseas buyers through consignments for sale, in london and new york of illuminated. Christie s londonthe rothschild prayerbook and the cornaro missal by aa. It is currently on display in the australian national library. Two prayer books, two auctions, same result rare books digest. Christies to auction the rothschild prayerbook at january. Inspire your inbox sign up for daily fun facts about this day in history, updates, and special offers. Nov 29, 20 readers in the uk have just four days to catch the rothschild prayerbook, as the renaissance manuscript makes a brief stopover on an international tour that has already taken it to moscow and hong. The rothschild prayerbook art history news by bendor. The book was sold for them by christies auction house in london on 8 july 1999 for.
Rothschilds to sell art looted by nazis the independent. Feb 11, 2021 important collection of illuminated manuscripts and early printed books heads to auction at christies. The prayer book dates from about the same time and is a flemish book of hours. Nov 30, 2012 bettina looram, who has died aged 88, was the last surviving member of the austrian branch of the rothschild family to have grown up in vienna before the anschluss of 1938. Christies londonthe rothschild prayerbook and the cornaro. Jan 30, 2014 christies auction house says the rothschild prayerbook was purchased by a private collector bidding by telephone.
The 5 most valuable books in the world celebrity net worth. Jan 29, 2014 the rothschild prayer book, also known as the rothschild hours, is a flemish illuminated manuscript described as a masterpiece of renaissance manuscript illumination. Many of the most coveted items in the auction will be illuminated manuscripts, some of which were made for private patrons. Medieval and renaissance manuscripts specialists dr. The rothschild prayer book and the cornaro missal 1999 auction catalogue. Apr 24, 2019 approximately 57 lots from a rothschild collection, including european furniture, works of art, and old master paintings, will be offered at christies london on july 4. Renaissance prayer book is set for auction the new york. Feb 03, 2014 this 500yearold prayer book has fetched more than.
Rothschild s prayer book it was purchased at auction for. The 10in high, 7in wide manuscript sparked a bidding frenzy at christies in new york. Bidding was fierce among five bidders, and on route to setting an auction record for the most expensive illuminated manuscript ever sold, the book sold for close to. The missal was commissioned by the venetian cardinal cornaro around 1505. Christie s auction house says the rothschild prayerbook. Mary queen of scots prayer book to be auctioned at christies. Jul 09, 1999 the sale jammed christie s great hall to overflow, with many members of other branches of the rothschild family present and bidding, officials at the auction house said. Nov 15, 20 the rothschild prayer book, a beautiful renaissance work from 1505 with illuminations by gerard david, will be sold at auction in january, 2014, during christies old masters week. Christies books and manuscripts department offers for sale the best of the worlds printed books, maps, medieval manuscripts, autograph letters and archives. Jan 08, 2014 the rothschild prayerbook, which once set a record for the most expensive illuminated manuscript sold at auction, will again be offered for sale by christies. Nov 01, 20 christies plans to sell the rothschild prayer book, as its called, on jan. Mary queen of scots prayer book to be auctioned at christie. It is a prayer book that reflects the achievements and beauty of renaissance flemish painting.
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. Kay sutton discuss the rothschild prayerbook, to be. The rothschild prayer book was acquired for the kerry stokes collection in perth, australia, at a subsequent christies auction in new york on 29 january 2014. Christies london to auction masterpieces from a rothschild. Two prayer books, two auctions, same result rare books. It was commissioned around 1505 by a member of the imperial court of the netherlands. Jan 24, 2014 known as the rothschild prayerbook, it is slated to be sold at christies new york on wednesday, jan. Most selling book in the world at highest prices most. Mary queen of scots prayer book sells at christies classic sale. This january, it returns to auction for the first time in nearly 15 years.
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