Kay sutton discuss the rothschild prayerbook, to be offered in the renaissance sale on 29 january 2014 in new york. Rothschild prayerbook wikipedia republished wiki 2. Currently at a display in the national library of australia, this book is a very influential manuscript book of hours and is compiled by. Nov 29, 20 the finely illustrated book of hours was made circa 1505 for a member of the habsburg imperial court in the netherlands, and joined the rothschild family collection in the 19th century. See more ideas about prayer book, book of hours and most expensive book.
Rothschild prayerbook silver coin francs cameroon 2018. The austrian government released the prayer book to bettina. Rothschild prayerbook 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 objects discussed in this book are likely to surprise many people. In 2014 it was purchased by australian businessman kerry stokes from christies new york and is on.
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. The rothschild prayer book national library of australia. It was executed by the most famous illuminators of the ghentbruges school. Rothschild prayerbook silver coin francs cameroon. 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. Jul 22, 2017 considered as a masterpiece of romanesque book illumination, it has been the most expensive book in the world until bill gates purchased codex leicester in 1994. Considered as a masterpiece of romanesque book illumination, it has been the most expensive book in the world until bill gates purchased codex leicester in 1994. It was once in the austrian national library in vienna as codex vindobonensis s. Nov 14, 2014 kerry stokes recently made worldwide headlines with the purchase of the worlds most expensive book, the rothschild prayerbook. It is now kept at the herzog august bibliotek in wolfenbuttel and for security purposes, its display is only available every two years. The annunciation and the beginning of matins, in the rothschild prayer book c. 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. Apr 09, 2015 the annunciation and the beginning of matins, in the rothschild prayer book c. Gerard horenbout, gerard david, alexander bening, simon bening.
With many other works of art from the collections of the viennese rothschilds the prayer book was sold at auction at christie s in london on the 8 th of july 1999 and this is the auction catalogue. This is an important cultural artefact, the flemish illuminated manuscript book of hours, which was illustrated over the period c. Kerry stokes recently made worldwide headlines with the purchase of the worlds most expensive book, the rothschild prayerbook. 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. Made for a member of the imperial court in the netherlands c.
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. The sixtyone objects exhibited ranged from manuscripts to stained glass and panel paintings, and were drawn from. Last week, the rothschild prayerbook, the flemish manuscript from the 16th century. It is considered one of the great achievements of renaissance manuscript illumination. Jan 30, 2014 christie s auction house says the rothschild prayerbook was purchased by a private collector bidding by telephone. Widely published, michelle brown is professor of medieval manuscript studies at the university of london, and was previously curator of illuminated manuscripts, british library. Since its sale in 1999 it has held the world record price at auction for an illuminated manuscript.
Selling with focused specialty auctions that attract passionate, motivated, and educated buyers, skinner achieves internationally competitive prices for our consignors. Here is the list of top 10 most expensive books in the world 2018. The most expensive books in the world readers digest. Apr 01, 2016 revealing the rothschild prayer book c. The rothschild prayerbook or rothschild hours, is an important flemish illuminated manuscript book of hours, compiled c.
See more ideas about rothschild family, illuminati and rothschild rockefeller. A 16th century manuscript, once owned by the rothschild family, is up for sale for the first time in 14 years. 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. The rothschild prayerbook, a book of hours, use of rome, in latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum ghent or bruges, c. Acquired by the kerry stokes collection in 2014, it includes miniatures of unsurpassed beauty and refined execution by the most renowned and. Virtually every item sold, most for more than their estimated prices. Renaissance prayer book is set for auction the new york. Last thursday, in addition to the rothschild sale, christies set a world record for an auction of english furniture of pounds 9. National library announce viewing of rare rothschild. The ornately illustrated book of hours sold in 1999 at christie s london for. One of them, worth pounds 3m, is the rothschild prayer book containing 67 fullpage miniatures. Most of them were featured in an exhibition calledan illumination. Book of hours from 1505 of superlative quality on brief display in london ahead of auction in new york. 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.
Although the identity of the purchaser was shrouded in mystery, it has recently been revealed that australian billionaire kerry stokes is the new owner of the storied book, whose provenance has involved mystery and intrigue in the 500. These are some of the worlds most expensive books ceoworld. Christies auction house says the rothschild prayerbook was purchased by a private collector bidding by telephone. Rothschild prayer book sold for in auction bm pak the rothschild prayerbook. 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. Christies plans to sell the rothschild prayer book, as its called, on jan. The highlight of the sale was an illuminated prayer book containing 67. The prayer book and world of ad1500 national library of. 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. Since its sale in 1999 it has held the world record price. It was finally returned to the rothschilds in 1999 and immediately put up for auction, shattering the 26year auction record for an illuminated. Nov 01, 20 christies plans to sell the rothschild prayer book, as its called, on jan. The miniatures are characterised by their threedimensional realism and great sophistication, particularly those illustrating the passion cycle.
Brown explores the world of medieval illuminated manuscripts, their makers and readers, in the context of the famous rothschild prayer book. The collection, which included a beautifully illustrated 16th century prayer book that sold for almost. Oct 29, 2009 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. Jan 09, 2014 medieval and renaissance manuscripts specialists dr.
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 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. Nouveauriche boost for londons fine art market the. The treasures, which together made up one of europes foremost private art collections, went under the hammer for. Medieval and renaissance manuscripts specialists dr. 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.
Lovely to have an image from the rothschild prayer book on the cover. Christies auction house says the rothschild prayerbook was purchased wednesday by a private collector bidding by telephone. Jul 09, 1999 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. From the kerry stokes collection manion, margaret m.
Dec 09, 2015 the book of rothschild prayer is a book of hours illuminated manuscript dating from 15101520 years now in a private collection. 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. Renaissance prayer book is set for auction the new york times. The rothschild prayer book is an acknowledged masterpiece of renaissance manuscript illumination. The skinner name and reputation will add value to your consignments. Rothschilds to sell art looted by nazis the independent.