Elek Collection

St. Mark from the Godescalc Gospel Lectionary, 781-783 (1947). Artist: Godescalc
St. Mark from the Godescalc Gospel Lectionary, 781-783 (1947). The Godescalc Evangelistary, Godescalc Sacramentary, Godescalc Gospels

Faust, Wagner and Barbet, 1828 (1947). Artist: Eugene Delacroix
Faust, Wagner and Barbet, 1828 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Place Vintimille, seen from the painters window (1917), 1917, (1946). Artist: Edouard Vuillard
Place Vintimille, seen from the painters window (1917), 1917, (1946). From Vuillard - His Life and Work, by Claude Roer Marx. [Paul Elek, London, 1946]

The Housekeeper (About 1925), c1925, (1946). Artist: Edouard Vuillard
The Housekeeper (About 1925), c1925, (1946). From Vuillard - His Life and Work, by Claude Roer Marx. [Paul Elek, London, 1946]

Mme Kapferer (1919), 1919, (1946). Artist: Edouard Vuillard
Mme Kapferer (1919), 1919, (1946). From Vuillard - His Life and Work, by Claude Roer Marx. [Paul Elek, London, 1946]

Mme Hessel, rue Rivoli (About 1902), c1902, (1946). Artist: Edouard Vuillard
Mme Hessel, rue Rivoli (About 1902), c1902, (1946). From Vuillard - His Life and Work, by Claude Roer Marx. [Paul Elek, London, 1946]

Bouquet of Pansies, Forget-me-nots, and Daisies (About 1900), c1900, (1946). Artist: Edouard Vuillard
Bouquet of Pansies, Forget-me-nots, and Daisies (About 1900), c1900, (1946). From Vuillard - His Life and Work, by Claude Roer Marx. [Paul Elek, London, 1946]

Edouard Vuillard, 1946. From Vuillard - His Life and Work, by Claude Roer Marx. [Paul Elek, London, 1946]

Woman with a bowl (About 1897), c1897, (1946). Artist: Edouard Vuillard
Woman with a bowl (About 1897), c1897, (1946). From Vuillard - His Life and Work, by Claude Roer Marx. [Paul Elek, London, 1946]

Mosaic binding signed by Le Monnier and bearing the monogram of Maria Josepha of Saxony, c1750 (19 Artist: Le Monnier)
Mosaic binding signed by Le Monnier and bearing the monogram of Maria Josepha of Saxony, c1750 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Binding with arms of Henry III, c1585 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Astronomique Discours, 1557 (1947). A copy dedicated to Catherine de Medici bearing the monogram of Henry II and Catherine de Medici. From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard

Chants et chansons populaires de France, 1843 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Les Cent et un Robert Macaire, 1840 (1947). Artist: Honore Daumier
Les Cent et un Robert Macaire, 1840 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Another world. Transformations, visions, incarnations, ascensions, locomotions?, metamorphoses
Another world. Transformations, visions, incarnations, ascensions, locomotions, metamorphoses, apotheoses and some other things, 1844 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard

De Philologia, c1530 (1947). Artist: Guillaume Bude
De Philologia, c1530 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

De la genealogie des dieux, 1498-1499 (1947). Artist: Giovanni di Boccace
De la genealogie des dieux, 1498-1499 (1947). The Genealogy of the Gods 1498-1499. From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Rennes Missal, 1492 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

L Ordinaire des Crestiens, 1494 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Les livres du gouvernement des roys et des princes, 14th century (1947). Artist: Giles of Rome
Les livres du gouvernement des roys et des princes, 14th century (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

The Life of the Antichrist, 15th century (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

La vie et miracles de monseigneur saint Martin, 1496 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

The Saint-Sever Beatus, also known as the Apocalypse of Saint-Sever, 11th century (1947). Saint-Sever Beatus is a French Romanesque illuminated Apocalypse manuscript from the 11th century

Breviari d Amor, 15th century (1947). Artist: Matfre Ermengau
Breviari d Amor, 15th century (1947). Circular diagram of the Six Ages of the World. From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Le Livre du Roy Modus, 1486 (1947)
Le Livre du roy Modus, 1486 (1947). The Book of King Modus, 1486. From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

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"Exploring the Artistic World of Elek: From St. Mark to Delacroix and Vuillard" Step into a captivating journey through time as we delve into the artistic realm of Elek. Starting with St. Mark from the Godescalc Gospel Lectionary, created between 781-783 by the talented artist Godescalc, this masterpiece showcases intricate details and religious symbolism. Moving forward, we encounter Faust, Wagner, and Barbet in Eugene Delacroix's mesmerizing artwork from 1828. Delacroix's brushstrokes bring these characters to life, capturing their essence and emotions. Next up is Edouard Vuillard's Place Vintimille, seen from the painter's window in 1917. This piece transports us to a serene street scene filled with vibrant colors and charming architecture. Vuillard continues to captivate us with The Housekeeper (About 1925) and Mme Kapferer (1919). These intimate portraits offer glimpses into everyday life while showcasing Vuillard's mastery of light and composition. In Mme Hessel, rue Rivoli (About 1902), Vuillard takes us back in time to Parisian streets bustling with activity. The artist skillfully captures the energy of urban life while maintaining an air of elegance. The Bouquet of Pansies, Forget-me-nots, and Daisies (About 1900) presents a delicate arrangement that exudes beauty and tranquility. Vuillard's attention to detail shines through each petal. Edouard Vuillard himself becomes the subject in his self-portrait from 1946 - a testament to his talent as both an artist and observer of human nature. Le Monnier leaves his mark on history with a mosaic binding signed by him but bearing Maria Josepha of Saxony's monogram dating back to c1750 - an exquisite example of craftsmanship merging artistry and functionality.