Manuscripts

Romanesque Decorative Prints by H. Dolmetsch, 1890, Manuscript and Mural Designs This pair of richly colored lithographic plates by Hermann Dolmetsch, published around 1887 in Stutt...

Group of 6 colorful pages of a 19th century North African prayer book with expressive calligraphic script in black ink with red, green and yellow highlights. These are truly miniatur...

An antique Burmese set of sixteen double-sided Kammavaca or Buddhist manuscripts, written in Bali in red and black lacquer on a gold leaf ground.

Chromolithograph of manuscripts decoration, 8th-12th centuries ornaments.

Chromolithograph of manuscripts decoration, France and Germany, 8th-13th centuries ornaments.

Unique German Manuscript Broadside with Printed Border – Virgin Mary, 18th c.

A remarkable find, this original manuscript for an unpublished book, "Pila and the Lizard," along with cover art and a total of 12 Art Deco watercolors painted to illustrate the book...

Rare and complete set Burmese manuscript (KAMMAVACA) made from thick cloth coated with gold and lacquer in nice condition.

Turkish Miniature Paintings and Manuscripts from the Collection of Edwin Binney, Binney, Edwin (1973) Examples of the Turkish pictorial arts outside the Topkapu Saray Library in I...

A striking and authentic pair of Tuscan antiphonal manuscript leaves, dating from the late 15th to early 16th century, beautifully preserved on vellum.

Unlike the illustrated manuscripts of earlier periods, many Qajar miniatures were conceived as independent works intended for inclusion in albums, where they could be admired individ...

MUDRA OF ESOTERIC BUDDHISM A set of 10 handwritten practitioner’s charts depicting various mudras (symbolic hand gestures) used in Mikkyo — Japanese Esoteric Buddhism. These gesture...

A set of antique Lanna Thai wooden manuscript bookmark with stand. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size of bookmark only: Length 45.7 - 52.5 C.M. / Width 3 - 3.7 C.M. / Thickness 1 - 1....

A set of antique Lanna Thai wooden manuscript bookmark with stand. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size of bookmark only: Length 39.1 - 49.9 C.M. / Width 3.5 - 4 C.M. / Thickness 1 C.M.

Chromolithograph of motifs from metalwork and manuscripts ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

Chromolithograph of motifs from metalwork and manuscripts 12th-15th centuries ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

The oval composition benefits from generous matting that emphasizes its manuscript-like character. Please note: This print is sold unframed.

Minor handling wear and light creasing. Original manuscript inscriptions, signatures, and embossed seal remain visible.

The Whole Carefully Collected from Ancient Illuminated Manuscripts A new edition, to which is now added a supplement, containing 12 plates.

His third major work, Horda-Angel-Cynnan: the Manners and Customs, Arms and Habits of the Inhabitants of England,drew on an even wider range of manuscript sources—from the British Mu...

The scale and clarity of the notation are characteristic of liturgical manuscripts intended for use by monastic or cathedral choirs.

Text blocks strong and complete. Manuscript inserts preserved. (The photos are part of the description.)

The image draws inspiration from medieval manuscript illumination, combining historical research with decorative artistry.

The plates feature illuminated manuscript-style borders, floral and foliate ornament, arabesques, architectural panels, jewel-like color fields, scrolling vines, grotesque-inspired d...

Islamic Art Reference Book, Xavier Guerrand Hermès Collection, Oriental Art Catalogue, Persian Miniatures, Arabic Calligraphy, Ottoman Art, Mughal Art, Safavid Art, Andalusian Art, A...

The outer compartments would have held different inks or pigments used in manuscript production, while the raised central reservoir is thought to have served as a rinse well for the ...

A beautifully preserved medieval illuminated manuscript leaf on vellum (animal skin), dating to circa 1350–1450, originating from Europe.

Most of his imagery was drawn directly from manuscripts in the British Museum and the Bodleian Library.

Its carefully organized grid, varied colored grounds, and restrained palette create an encyclopedic visual language that recalls medieval tapestry cycles and devotional manuscripts. ...

A rare and visually striking pair of large-format antiphonal manuscript leaves, dating to the late 15th- early 16th century and likely originating from Tuscany, Italy.

The three plates present a fascinating study of ornamental design, featuring medieval geometric decoration, interlaced motifs, architectural borders, illuminated manuscript-inspired ...

· 3 storage units: Spacious and perfectly sized for media or manuscripts. · 1 leather seat unit: Supportive and inviting. · Interchangeable: swap positions in seconds—no tools requ...

The figures are depicted in richly colored garments based on authentic medieval sources, including illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, paintings, tomb effigies, and historical monume...

The plates feature richly decorated architectural borders, biblical scenes, saints, putti, heraldic devices, grotesque ornament, floral garlands, and classical Renaissance motifs ins...

These richly detailed plates beautifully combine Renaissance architectural ornament with Christian iconography, including saints, biblical figures, putti, ecclesiastical decoration, ...

A second explores the intricate interlaced motifs and endless knotwork of Celtic ornament, reflecting the artistic traditions of illuminated manuscripts and early medieval craftsmans...

Mozart is gracefully depicted in his traditional 18th-century attire, holding a musical manuscript in his hand, a tribute to his unparalleled genius.

The style and layout of this manuscript suggest that it originated in northern Spain.

As established by Barbara Horn's study of the service and recorded in the Seafield Manuscripts (National Records of Scotland), Sir James Grant ordered more than 350 pieces from Neale...

Engraved by Willem Blaeu and first issued in 1635, it is based primarily on the groundbreaking manuscript map of 1614 by the Dutch explorer and fur trader Adriaen Block, making it th...

The facsimiles capture the subtle wear and patina of the historic manuscript, lending them an authentic, timeworn appearance.

., 8-15/16" x 6-1/4", limited to 600 numbered copies, signed by the publisher, this being copy #15, with an Autograph Manuscript leaf bound into Volume I. illustrated, bound in 3/4 g...

The handwritten markings reference fragmented manuscript traditions associated with the Judean desert, where text, ritual, and daily life often intersected in objects both functional...

The instructions given by Maximilian I were recorded by his secretary, Marx Treitzsaurwein, in a manuscript now preserved in Vienna. The work brought together the greatest artists ...

Camille Bonnard's costume publications were based on extensive research into historical paintings, manuscripts, sculptures, and monuments. His work became highly influential among ar...

Woven with meticulous precision, this stunning masterwork evokes the splendor of Persian manuscript paintings and the idyllic gardens envisioned in classical poetry.

The result is an exquisite work of art that reads like an autobiographical manuscript woven in wool. Rare and deeply expressive, this vintage Boujad Boucherouite Moroccan rug offers ...

The box displays illustrations on multiple sides and across the lid, creating a continuous narrative composition reminiscent of mid-century artist-made objects and illustrated manusc...

Keywords: Alexandre Raymond, L'Art Islamique en Orient, Ulu Mosque, Ulu Cami, Bursa, Brousse, mihrab, Ottoman architecture, Islamic architecture, Turkish art, Ottoman Empire, Islamic...

The text appears to include phrases like "ADBF" and references to ecclesiastical Latin, giving it a medieval manuscript aesthetic.

His meticulously researched plates were based on authentic sources including paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, and monuments. The publication became an important reference work for...

(Jennifer Harris for DNB) The Appendix lists the manuscripts that were the source of the illustrations, including the Bodleian Library at Oxford, The British Museum and the Royal Lib...

Drawing from medieval manuscripts, church treasures, stained glass, liturgical textiles, and sculptural sources, he transformed historical research into highly decorative works of art.

What makes this runner truly remarkable is the outstanding clarity and depth of the figures, likely inspired by Safavid-period manuscript painting. These motifs were often commission...

The Lamas would rest manuscripts on the top of the pegam; successively read pages were leaned against the vertical back panel." 12" x 34.5" x 42.75" (Width x Depth x Height)

Mercuri based his illustrations on authentic monuments, paintings, sculptures, illuminated manuscripts, and historical sources. Rather than being imaginative recreations, these plate...

His illustrations drew upon manuscripts, frescoes, sculptures, and historical monuments throughout Europe.