Paul 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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"Paul Elek: A Journey Through Art and Time" Step into the world of Paul Elek, where art becomes a portal to history and beauty. From the intricate St. Mark in the Godescalc Gospel Lectionary, created between 781-783 by the talented artist Godescalc, to Eugene Delacroix's mesmerizing Faust, Wagner and Barbet from 1828 - each piece tells its own story. As we delve further into Elek's collection, we encounter Edouard Vuillard's Place Vintimille, seen from the painter's window in 1917. The vibrant colors transport us to that very moment when Vuillard captured this enchanting scene. Moving on to The Housekeeper painted around 1925 and Mme Kapferer from 1919 - both masterpieces showcase Vuillard's ability to depict intimate moments with remarkable detail. Continuing our exploration of Vuillard's work, Mme Hessel on rue Rivoli takes us back to early 1902 Parisian streets while Bouquet of Pansies, Forget-me-nots, and Daisies reminds us of nature's delicate charm during that era. Edouard Vuillard himself is also celebrated within Elek’s collection through his self-portrait in 1946 as well as Woman with a bowl painted around 1897 – showcasing his versatility as an artist throughout time. But it doesn't stop there; Le Monnier’s mosaic binding signed by Maria Josepha of Saxony transports us back to c1750 with its intricate design while Henry III’s arms adorning a binding from c1585 remind us of regal elegance. Lastly, Astronomique Discours published in 1557 allows us a glimpse into scientific discoveries made centuries ago. With every artwork carefully selected for their historical significance or artistic brilliance by Paul Elek himself – this captivating collection offers an immersive experience like no other.