The rothschild prayerbook or rothschild hours is an important flemish illuminated manuscript. Known as the rothschild prayerbook, it is slated to be sold at christies new york on wednesday, jan. 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 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.
The 500yearold book of prayers is the most expensive illuminated. Rothschild prayer book deserves a new name the canberra. 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. 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. A renaissance prayer book, a book of hours known as the. 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. The rothschild prayerbook is a book of hours commissioned by a member of holland s imperial court circa 1505. Old masters week sales at christie s and sotheby s. Renaissance prayer book is set for auction the new york. Christies auction house says the rothschild prayerbook was purchased by a private collector bidding by telephone. The rothschild prayerbook magnificent masterpiece of renaissance art and. 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. The sale jammed christies great hall to overflow, with many members of other branches of the rothschild family present and bidding, officials at the auction house said. The renaissanceera rothschild prayerbook was stolen by the nazis.
Jan 25, 2014 christie s will offer the rothschild prayerbook, often considered the most important illuminated manuscript in private hands, in new york. See more ideas about prayer book, book of hours and most expensive book. Kerry stokes recently made worldwide headlines with the purchase of the worlds most expensive book, the rothschild prayerbook. Medieval and renaissance manuscripts specialists dr. The prayerbook was offered for sale again at christies, new york, 29 january 2014 when it fetched.
It is currently on display in the australian national library. Jan 24, 2014 known as the rothschild prayerbook, it is slated to be sold at christies new york on wednesday, jan. Jan 30, 2014 christie s auction house says the rothschild prayerbook was purchased by a private collector bidding by telephone. The rothschild prayer book or the rothschild book of hours is an important flemish manuscript, compiled c. Christies auction house says the rothschild prayerbook. The rothschild prayerbook, a book of hours, use of rome, in latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum ghent or bruges, c. Currently at a display in the national library of australia, this book is a very influential manuscript book of hours and is compiled by numerous artists. The rothschild prayer book, sold at christies in 1999. Christies to auction the rothschild prayerbook at january. National library to show 500yearold illuminated manuscript for first time. Currently at a display in the national library of australia, this book is a very influential manuscript book of hours and is compiled by.
Christies londonthe rothschild prayerbook and the cornaro missal. Christies plans to sell the rothschild prayer book, as its called, on jan. The rothschild prayerbook or rothschild hours, is an important flemish illuminated manuscript book of hours, compiled c. 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. 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 10inch 16th century prayer book confiscated by the. 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. It was once in the austrian national library in vienna as codex vindobonensis s. The rothschild prayerbook comes to australia virgin and child on a crescent moon, f. New yorkchristies 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. The book is an important flemishmanuscript book of hours that is illuminated and it is extremely rare. 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. May 26, 2019 the prayer book of rothschild, kerry stokes collection, c. Made for a member of the imperial court in the netherlands c.
The principal manuscripts of the group, and those most closely related to the present manuscript, are a book of hours in the british library add. Kay sutton discuss the rothschild prayerbook, to be. Find christie s londonthe rothschild prayerbook and the cornaro missal by aa. Christies will offer the rothschild prayerbook, often considered the most important illuminated manuscript in private hands, in new york. In 2014 it was purchased by australian businessman kerry stokes from christies new york and is on.
Christies londonthe rothschild prayerbook and the cornaro. Rothschild prayerbook set to break record fine books. The rothschild prayerbook is the most beautiful and immediately affecting of this illustrious group and is a treasury of the work of the most gifted artists of the flemish renaissance. Christies 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. Jun 23, 2015 in early 2014, it came up for sale again, this time at christies in new york. 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. 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. Apr 09, 2015 national library to show 500yearold illuminated manuscript for first time. National library announce viewing of rare rothschild prayerbook. Book of hours from 1505 of superlative quality on brief display in london ahead of auction in new york. Rothschild prayerbook wikipedia republished wiki 2.
This is an important cultural artefact, the flemish illuminated manuscript book of hours, which was illustrated over the period c. Old masters week sales at christies and sothebys observer. Surely the socalled rothschild prayer book which goes on display at the national library of australia on friday could just as accurately be called the stokes prayer book in recognition of its. Last appeared on the market in 1999, as part of the renowned. Jan 09, 2014 medieval and renaissance manuscripts specialists dr. Apr 01, 2016 revealing the rothschild prayer book c.
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. Nov 30, 2012 the rothschild prayer book, sold at christies in 1999. Since its sale in 1999 it has held the world record price at auction for an illuminated manuscript. The rothschild prayer book in australia, only cost 15 million or so. In early 2014, it came up for sale again, this time at christies in new york. The rothschild prayerbook, a magnificent masterpiece of renaissance art with an illustrious provenance will be the highlight at christies renaissance auction in january 2014. The ornately illustrated book of hours sold in 1999 at christies london for. Renaissance prayer book is set for auction the new york times. Lovely to have an image from the rothschild prayer book on the cover. The book of hours was made in about 1505 by a number of master illustrators in ghent or bruges in the netherlands. Shouldnt we be calling this the stokes prayer book.
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. The rothschild prayerbook is one of the group of spectacular manuscritsdeluxe produced around 1490 to 1520 for an. Kay sutton discuss the rothschild prayerbook, to be offered in the renaissance sale on 29 january 2014 in new york. These are some of the worlds most expensive books ceoworld. National library announce viewing of rare rothschild. Nov 01, 20 christies plans to sell the rothschild prayer book, as its called, on jan. Returning to the global stage after setting the world auction record for illuminated manuscripts. 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. Returning to the global stage after setting the world auction record for illuminated manuscripts nearly 15 years ago at christies london, the. The book of hours was made in about 1505 by a number of master illustrators in. The ornately illustrated book of hours sold in 1999 at christie s london for. Rothschilds to sell art looted by nazis the independent. In 1996 she joined christies, where she heads the manuscript team with. Returning to the global stage after setting the world auction record for illuminated manuscripts nearly 15 years ago at christie s london, the prayerbook contains lavish and extensive illustrations by the most renowned illuminators of their day.
The renaissance prayer book was not returned to the rothschild family until 1999. Nov 29, 20 book of hours from 1505 of superlative quality on brief display in london ahead of auction in new york. From the kerry stokes collection manion, margaret m. The rothschild prayer book national library of australia. Most believed that the legendary rothschild prayerbook sold at christies in early 2014. News is circulating that the exquisite rothschild prayerbook ca. Accepted as gerard david, one of only few miniatures attributed to him. May 23, 2015 the rothschild prayer book in australia, only cost 15 million or so. Nov 14, 2014 kerry stokes recently made worldwide headlines with the purchase of the worlds most expensive book, the rothschild prayerbook.
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