Teodora Constantin
Junior Jewelry & Elegance Appraisal Office
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
102. "Synopsis", by Athanasius the Great, work printed during the time of Nicolae Caragea, Râmnic, 1783, originates from the Murnu family of artists collection
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 200
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 700
Session
Thu, 5 February 2026 12:00
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A religious work containing an abbreviated version of the biblical text, printed under the patronage of Nicolae Constantin Caragea, the lord of the Romanian Country, with the printing costs being supported by Filaret, the bishop of Râmnic. It is the first edition of the text in the Romanian language. The volume was owned by Ion Lucian Murnu, a Romanian sculptor and painter, it was purchased (probably) from the Bucharest antique dealer Marcu Pollack. The book appeared in Râmnic, at the Episcopal printing house, among those involved in the printing were the typographer Dimitrie Mihai Popovici and the engraver Constantine the Deacon. Authentic piece, important for the history of old Romanian printing at the end of the 18th century, it contains [4] f. + f. 1-60, 64-123 f., pages 61-63 are missing. The binding, of a modern design, is made of cardboard covered with paper; the spine is leather. On the spine are decorative braids with a floral design that frames the title of the book.
Dimensions
width 16.5 cm, height 21.5 cm
Research information
BRB III, p. 459
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
A religious work containing an abbreviated version of the biblical text, printed under the patronage of Nicolae Constantin Caragea, the lord of the Romanian Country, with the printing costs being supported by Filaret, the bishop of Râmnic. It is the first edition of the text in the Romanian language. The volume was owned by Ion Lucian Murnu, a Romanian sculptor and painter, it was purchased (probably) from the Bucharest antique dealer Marcu Pollack. The book appeared in Râmnic, at the Episcopal printing house, among those involved in the printing were the typographer Dimitrie Mihai Popovici and the engraver Constantine the Deacon. Authentic piece, important for the history of old Romanian printing at the end of the 18th century, it contains [4] f. + f. 1-60, 64-123 f., pages 61-63 are missing. The binding, of a modern design, is made of cardboard covered with paper; the spine is leather. On the spine are decorative braids with a floral design that frames the title of the book.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 16.5 cm, height 21.5 cm
Research information
BRB III, p. 459
Brought to you by
Teodora Constantin
Junior Jewelry & Elegance Appraisal Office
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