![]() ![]() Caldwell jeweled champleve enamel folio cover in the High Gothic Style. The religious and biblical item.Ī very rare, fine large Edward F. (The first Moses with horns was commissioned in 1505 by Pope Julius II for his tomb it was based on a description in chapter 34 of Exodus in the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible used at that time). His face was seen to shine with a divine light. After being addressed by God on top of Mount Sinai and given the Tablets of the Law containing the Ten Commandments, Moses descended to his people in the desert. The horns came about because of an ambiguity of the Latin version of Exodus 34, 30. He is represented with horns on top of his head. Moses is best known from the story in the biblical Book of Exodus and Quran as the lawgiver who met God face-to-face on Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments after leading his people, the Hebrews, out of bondage in Egypt and to the "promised land" of Canaan. Only 150 copies were made with the book in Mayfair Gallery.Ĭrafted in France circa 1760 and resting in a carved oak niche, the figure depicts the prophet Moses, the most important prophet in Judaism and Christianity. Red leather was used for the cover of the book and is decorated with gold and black debossed patterns. A collection of red lacquer illustrations depicting various arches is part of the publication. The names of lords and kings are further decorated with ornate borders, including motifs such as a crown, and the text includes ornate, coloured lettering.Ī luxurious red satin case with a red leather spine protects the book which comes with a certificate of authenticity. Intricate colour border detailing adorns the pages of this publication, with a colour palette of various shades of green, blue, and red predominating. Written by S.E René Novella and illustrated by Philip Reder in the late 20th century, it was manufactured using traditional bookmaking techniques by Arts et Couleurs. If your message arrives after hours we will respond at the start of the next business day.Important book 'Seigneurs et Princes de Monaco' by S.E René Novella and Philip Rederīook: height 6.5cm, width 30cm, depth 38cmĬase: height 9.5cm, width 34cm, depth 40cmīeautifully decorated in the style reminiscent of Medieval illuminated manuscripts, the book describes the history of Lords and Princes of Monaco.
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