Originally consisting of over two hundred leaves 178 leaves when auctioned at Sotheby's in 2013 (unsold) and in 2014. Illuminated in Paris, by Jean Pichore and Jean Coene. Use of Paris, 160 by 102mm, order of leaves altered, wanting single leaves with miniatures at the beginning of the Hours of the Cross and the Penitential Psalms. It was illuminated by a pupil of the so-called Master of the Troyes Missal. For this reason, the book was renamed after this 18th-century French owner, as Courtanvaux Hours. 85v, detached from the manuscript in the early 20th century, now at the University Library of South Carolina, preserves the seal of François-Michel-César Le Tellier (Paris 18 February 1718 – 7 July 1781), Marquis de Montmirail by hereditary line, better known as Marquis de Courtanvaux. This manuscript was, however, already lacking several leaves before the auction.įol. Walton Jr (1918-2007), and was torn apart shortly afterwards. The manuscript, which in 1954 was still intact, was sold again at a Bloomsbury’s auction, in New York (3 April 2009, lot 15), after the death of its last owner, Harry A. It was described as being already imperfect, with 31 miniatures reported, and the bookplate of Edward Mars Elmhirst (1915-1957), bound in old black morocco some traces left on the leaves by the original 15th century cover suggested that this must have been burgundy red. After an 18th century sale, this Book of Hours reappeared for the first time on the antiquarian book market at a Sotheby's auction, on 14 June 1954 (lot 32). Known as Courtanvaux-Elmhirst Hours, it was an illuminated manuscript on vellum, produced in 1480 for Louis de Roucy, the Marquis de Montmirail illegitimate son, for the liturgical use of Châlons-sur-Marne (his mother's home town). Originally consisting of over 200 leaves, measuring 145 by 100mm. Use of Châlons-sur-Marne, illuminated manuscript in Latin and French. At the time of the auction it still had its old binding, with its cloth cover, on which was embroidered the Madruzzo family coat of arms. The codex could be a wedding gift from Georg von Lamberg to his teenage wife (the woman depicted in the miniature of the Resurrection of Lazarus), or in any case be related to the marriage (although not produced for a couple), the manuscript was made for an Italian client wealthy enough to order a book from an influential Flemish artist known as the Master of the Wodhull-Haberton Hours, in a great centre of BoH production in Bruges. Produced for Maria Maddalena della Torre (Maria Magdalena von Thurn und Valsassina zu Kreuz), daughter of Phoebus and Lucia Arcoloniani, born in 1464 and married to Georg von Lamberg zu Ortenegg in 1480, the year of the possible production of the manuscript.

On 6 July of the following year, it was put up for sale again by another British auction house, Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales, and fetched only £27,000.

Christie's price at the time was between £30,000 and £50,000. On 13 July 2016, the manuscript was auctioned as Lot 115 at Christie's in London, remaining unsold and thus being returned to its owner. Amber is also the author and illustrator of Experiments with Marks, Materials and Meaning.Use of Rome, illuminated manuscript in Latin and Italian, on parchment. Her love for art and experience in ed tech made her the perfect partner to help bring Ashely’s ideas to reality. Amber has experience teaching all grade levels and has worked in education for 15+ years. Ashley has almost 2 decades of teaching experience.Īmber is a creative thinker, dreamer, educator, and curriculum developer. He often ties together bits of real life from his childhood and teaching experiences into his writing. He incorporates imagination and movement into his teaching. The breathing exercises pair well with The Body Book (set to release in August 2022)Īshley is a father and elementary PE teacher. Lessons in this shop are created and curated by brother ( Ashely) and sister ( Amber), both teachers.Īmber and Ashley are siblings they work together to create children’s books and related activities.

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