Bidspirit auction | Unknown – Set of 4

Unknown – Set of 4 Sheets – Latin Antiphonary on Paper with Red and Black Initials – Italy (1600) - This set includes four original sheets from a Latin antiphonary, featuring musical notations and text in black ink with large red initials. The sheets are printed on laid paper and exhibit the stylistic features typical of 17th-century liturgical manuscripts. Likely originating in Italy, these fragments were part of a choir book used in monastic or ecclesiastical settings for the chanting of the Divine Office. The sheets reflect the aesthetic and devotional practices of the Counter-Reformation period, emphasizing clarity and functionality for collective singing.Artist or Maker:UnknownDimensions:40 cm x 26 cmMedium:Printed on laid paper with red and black inkDate:1600Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.