1654 ICONOLOGY of BLACK MADONNA ICON by Marco De Marsellis antique VELLUM RARE
De Marsellis (Marco)
Iconologia della Madre di Dio Maria Vergine
Naples, Onofrio Savio, 1654
engraved additional architectural title,
woodcut arms to letterpress title,
additional gathering of 4ff. bound between a4 and b1 (browned), not recorded in other copies of this edition,
single full-page engraved illustration,
ink inscription to rear endpaper, c3 & c4 with closed tears repaired , browning to some pages, otherwise some light scattered spotting, lacking front endpapers, titlepiece with some wear and damages to the margin
Original vellum with manuscript title to spine, toning and soiling
Size 6 by 8"
Text in Latin
An uncommon work dedicated to the iconology of the Virgin of Montevergine, known as the 'Black Madonna', and often as 'Mamma Schiavona' [Mamma Slave].
Held originally by legend to have been painted by Saint Luke, the icon dwelled in Constantinople before being gifted in the 1300s to the Sanctuary at Monte Vergine near Naples, by Catherine II of Valois, the recognized Latin Empress of Constantinople.
Rare in commerce.
Reserve: $500.00
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Location: This item ships from Pennsylvania
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De Marsellis (Marco)
Iconologia della Madre di Dio Maria Vergine
Naples, Onofrio Savio, 1654
engraved additional architectural title,
woodcut arms to letterpress title,
additional gathering of 4ff. bound between a4 and b1 (browned), not recorded in other copies of this edition,
single full-page engraved illustration,
ink inscription to rear endpaper, c3 & c4 with closed tears repaired , browning to some pages, otherwise some light scattered spotting, lacking front endpapers, titlepiece with some wear and damages to the margin
Original vellum with manuscript title to spine, toning and soiling
Size 6 by 8"
Text in Latin
An uncommon work dedicated to the iconology of the Virgin of Montevergine, known as the 'Black Madonna', and often as 'Mamma Schiavona' [Mamma Slave].
Held originally by legend to have been painted by Saint Luke, the icon dwelled in Constantinople before being gifted in the 1300s to the Sanctuary at Monte Vergine near Naples, by Catherine II of Valois, the recognized Latin Empress of Constantinople.
Rare in commerce.
Reserve: $500.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $25.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Pennsylvania
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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