French 13th century illuminated psalter leaf from... Lot 509

French 13th century illuminated psalter leaf from the Rheims Cathedral or Signy Abbey. Blue, red, and black ink on vellum. With colored ink letters; one pen-flourish letter in red with blue designs. Geometric designs at the end of lines throughout as well as a design of a snake with its tongue flicking out. A few areas of marginalia along the front of the leaf. With a certificate of authenticity signed by W.H. Graton affixed to the verso. In a double-sided frame so both sides of the leaf may be viewed. Provenance: Graton and Graton, Islamorada, Florida, 1989; Private Minnesota Collection. Sight; height: 7 in x width: 5 1/4 in. Framed; height: 11 in x width: 9 1/4 in x depth: 1 in.