Two rare illuminated leaves from the 15th century. - Lot 79

Two rare illuminated leaves from the 15th century. Excerpts from a Latin book of hours on parchment, framed as a diptych, the text in regular fine bastard script written in brown ink. -First leaf: on the recto, large "D" initials, 4 lines of text and illumination depicting King David watching Bathsheba bathing "Now, towards evening, after taking his siesta, David got up and went for a walk on the terraced roof of his palace. From there, he saw a woman bathing...; the woman was very beautiful. David asked who she was, and was told: "She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite. "(Samuel 11:2), the margins richly illuminated with fantastical animals against a background of foliate scrolls. Verso 24 lines of text, eight small initials, left margin illuminated. Slight stains. Second leaf: recto large "I" lettering, 3 lines of text and illumination depicting a holy conversation; Virgin and Child crowned on a cathedra framed by two orants presented by their respective patron saints, the margins richly illuminated with demi fleurs-de-lis, raptors, strawberries, foliate scrolls and an azure coat-of-arms with three golden fesses adorned with shamrocks. Verso 24 lines of text, three small initials, left margin illuminated. Slight stains. Size of each leaf (at sight): 18 x 12 cm. Slight damage to frame and lack of stucco.