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"Two Warriors on Horseback, Foot Soldier, and Civilians, " Persian Book Page
"Two Warriors on Horseback, Foot Soldier, and Civilians, " Persian Book Page

"Two Warriors on Horseback, Foot Soldier, and Civilians, " Persian Book Page

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Two Warriors on Horseback, Foot Soldier, and Civilians" is an original gold and tempera painting by an unknown Persian artist from the late 19th century. It features a number of fig...

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Late 19th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Four Figures Playing Polo in a Landscape
Persian Illuminated Miniature with Four Figures Playing Polo in a Landscape

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Four Figures Playing Polo in a Landscape

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Polo matches appear in a large number of early Persian texts, including in the writings of the 10th century epic writer Abu l-Qasim al-Firdawsi: He describes numerous polo matches in...

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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Tempera, Laid Paper

Persian Hunting Manuscript Handmade Painting Miniature Art
Persian Hunting Manuscript Handmade Painting Miniature Art

Persian Hunting Manuscript Handmade Painting Miniature Art

Located in Jacksonville, FL

X 9.25 in. (19 cms X 28 cms) Persian miniature painting in opaque watercolors with Persian writing, referring to a book and page 355.

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19th Century Paintings

Materials

Mosaic

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Three Hunters on Horseback in a Landscape
Persian Illuminated Miniature with Three Hunters on Horseback in a Landscape

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Three Hunters on Horseback in a Landscape

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The designs reflected contemporary work in other media, in later periods being especially close to book-covers and Persian carpets, and it is thought that many carpet designs were cr...

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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

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Ink, Tempera, Laid Paper

Arts d’Orient et de l’Islam Auction Catalogue Artcurial Xavier Guerrand-Hermès
Arts d’Orient et de l’Islam Auction Catalogue Artcurial Xavier Guerrand-Hermès

Arts d’Orient et de l’Islam Auction Catalogue Artcurial Xavier Guerrand-Hermès

By Artcurial

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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

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2010s French Islamic Books

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Paper

HUGE Ancient Roman Sandstone Architectural Frieze Fragments
HUGE Ancient Roman Sandstone Architectural Frieze Fragments

HUGE Ancient Roman Sandstone Architectural Frieze Fragments

Located in York, GB

Among his most famous acquisitions was the Persian manuscript Shāh-Nāmeh (“Book of Kings,” 14th century), executed under the Ilkhanid sultan Abū Saʿīd.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Architectural E...

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Sandstone

Hand Painted Miniature Esther Scroll, Housed in Elegantly Fashioned Silver Case
Hand Painted Miniature Esther Scroll, Housed in Elegantly Fashioned Silver Case

Hand Painted Miniature Esther Scroll, Housed in Elegantly Fashioned Silver Case

Located in New York, NY

This rare and culturally layered symbolism evokes the ancient Persian setting of the Book of Esther. Set into the scrolling floral designs are small red glass beads, further enhanci...

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Mid-20th Century Israeli Sterling Silver

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Silver

Eternal Reflection (Teal) Mirror Tondo Amir Fallah
Eternal Reflection (Teal) Mirror Tondo Amir Fallah

Eternal Reflection (Teal) Mirror Tondo Amir Fallah

Located in Draper, UT

References to a wealth of influences – from Persian miniatures to children’s book illustrations – mingle with flowers from diverse ecosystems.

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2010s Mixed Media

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Plexiglass

Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Animal combat groups were popular motifs in the late 16th and early 17th century, appearing in Persian paintings, book covers, and of course within the magnificent carpets of the Saf...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Animal combat groups were popular motifs in the late 16th and early 17th century, appearing in Persian paintings, book covers, and of course within the magnificent carpets of the Saf...

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21st Century and Contemporary Caucasian Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Animal combat groups were popular motifs in the late 16th and early 17th century, appearing in Persian paintings, book covers, and of course within the magnificent carpets of the Saf...

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21st Century and Contemporary Caucasian Oushak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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Framed 18th-19th Century Persian Page Out of a Story Book with Animals
Framed 18th-19th Century Persian Page Out of a Story Book with Animals

Framed 18th-19th Century Persian Page Out of a Story Book with Animals

Located in Atlanta, GA

Framed 18th-19th century Persian page out of a story book with animals.

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Antique 19th Century Asian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

The Dew (La Rosee)
The Dew (La Rosee)

The Dew (La Rosee)

Located in New York, NY

She re-created a double page manuscript "Adventures" and "Heroes and Villains" from the Persian Book of Kings. She lives and works in Rome, Italy.

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2010s Other Art Style More Art

Materials

Silk

Meadow Under The Stars
Meadow Under The Stars

Sophie Benini Meadow Under The Stars, 2019

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H 43.31 in W 39.76 in

Meadow Under The Stars

Located in New York, NY

She re-created a double page manuscript "Adventures" and "Heroes and Villains" from the Persian Book of Kings. Benini lives and works in Rome, Italy.

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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Mixed Media

Materials

Silk

19th Century Hand Written Persian Book
19th Century Hand Written Persian Book

19th Century Hand Written Persian Book

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H 13 in W 9.5 in D 0.4 in

19th Century Hand Written Persian Book

Located in London, GB

19th century oil on board of a Blacksmith Of rectangular form, the papier Mache and ebonised cover is finely painted, covered in flowers and a circular motif to the central section...

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Antique 1850s Unknown Folk Art Antiquities

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Paper

Persian Paint Lacquered Book Cover, 19th Century
Persian Paint Lacquered Book Cover, 19th Century

Persian Paint Lacquered Book Cover, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A Persian paint decorated, lacquered and gilt book cover inset in silk wrapped mat with gilt frame, 19th century board: 13 ⅜ by 8 inches frame: 16 ½ by 11 inches

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Antique 19th Century Persian Decorative Art

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Silk, Paint

JANSEN - Decoration. (Book).
JANSEN - Decoration. (Book).

JANSEN - Decoration. (Book).

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H 11 in W 10 in D 1 in

JANSEN - Decoration. (Book).

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

During this time Jansen expanded to become one of the foremost interior design houses and suppliers of furniture and fittings to a very diverse client base ranging from the likes of ...

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20th Century Books

"Lapis Persian Pair, " Biomorphic Hand-blown Glass Sculpture by Dale Chihuly
"Lapis Persian Pair, " Biomorphic Hand-blown Glass Sculpture by Dale Chihuly

"Lapis Persian Pair, " Biomorphic Hand-blown Glass Sculpture by Dale Chihuly

By Dale Chihuly

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The piece is in a custom plexiglas display case and includes information about the artwork as well as the Chihuly Persians Hardcover book with photographs and essays on the series.

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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Jansen - Decoration.
Jansen - Decoration.

Jansen - Decoration.

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H 11 in W 10 in D 1 in

Jansen - Decoration.

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

During which time the house of Jansen expanded to become one of the foremost interior design houses and suppliers of furniture and fittings to a very diverse client base, from the li...

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20th Century Books

Antique Shahnameh Epic Persian Arabic Calligraphy Book Page Vellem Panel
Antique Shahnameh Epic Persian Arabic Calligraphy Book Page Vellem Panel

Antique Shahnameh Epic Persian Arabic Calligraphy Book Page Vellem Panel

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique framed prayer / poem / manuscript book page from the Shahnameh epic featuring Persian / Arabic / Iranian / Islamic calligraphy arranged in geometric lattice design.

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Early 20th Century Islamic Paintings

Materials

Paper

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Three Figures Playing Polo in a Landscape
Persian Illuminated Miniature with Three Figures Playing Polo in a Landscape

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Three Figures Playing Polo in a Landscape

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Polo matches appear in a large number of early Persian texts, including in the writings of the 10th century epic writer Abu l-Qasim al-Firdawsi: He describes numerous polo matches in...

Category

19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Tempera, Laid Paper

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Six Figures Playing Polo in a Landscape
Persian Illuminated Miniature with Six Figures Playing Polo in a Landscape

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Six Figures Playing Polo in a Landscape

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Polo matches appear in a large number of early Persian texts, including in the writings of the 10th century epic writer Abu l-Qasim al-Firdawsi: He describes numerous polo matches in...

Category

19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Tempera

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Two Figures Hunting in a Landscape
Persian Illuminated Miniature with Two Figures Hunting in a Landscape

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Two Figures Hunting in a Landscape

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The designs reflected contemporary work in other media, in later periods being especially close to book-covers and Persian carpets, and it is thought that many carpet designs were cr...

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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

10 ft. Minguren III Dining Table by George Nakashima, 1976-7
10 ft. Minguren III Dining Table by George Nakashima, 1976-7

10 ft. Minguren III Dining Table by George Nakashima, 1976-7

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Extremely rare and dramatic, 2 board, book-matched, Persian walnut 10' long Minguren III Dining Table with 7 rosewood butterflies.

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Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Tables

19th Century Carved Wood Persian Folding Book Stand
19th Century Carved Wood Persian Folding Book Stand

19th Century Carved Wood Persian Folding Book Stand

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H 11.03 in W 14.97 in D 8.27 in

19th Century Carved Wood Persian Folding Book Stand

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hand-carved antique Persian book stand made for traveling. Dalbergia latifolia wood has a striped burgundy grain and heavy weight that allows for the durable construction using no sc...

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Antique 19th Century Magazine Racks and Stands

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir in his harem in flagrante delicto
Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir in his harem in flagrante delicto

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir in his harem in flagrante delicto

Located in Middletown, NY

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on cre...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold

Pair of Red, Black and Gold Indian Album Pages, Deccan, Bijapur or Golconda, C
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Located in London, GB

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Paint

Late 18th Century Moghul Painting of the Emperor Shah Jahan
Late 18th Century Moghul Painting of the Emperor Shah Jahan

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Located in Hudson, NY

This very detailed miniature work designed to be set into an album of works for private viewing is of the Great Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan and was painted in about 1780. Born into the...

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Paintings

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Paper

Mughal Court Scene on Silk After a 19th Century Indo-Persian Palace Painting
Mughal Court Scene on Silk After a 19th Century Indo-Persian Palace Painting

Mughal Court Scene on Silk After a 19th Century Indo-Persian Palace Painting

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand-Painted Mughal Court Scene on Silk, After 19th Century Indo-Persian Palace Painting. Not framed Exquisite Indian Mughal School painting on silk, inspired by a 19th-century Indo-...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

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Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jahangir taking tea in his harem
Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jahangir taking tea in his harem

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jahangir taking tea in his harem

Located in Middletown, NY

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. circa 1750. Gouache and ink with heightening in gold on li...

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Gold

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René Lalique Gui Opalescent Glass Bowl

$2,985

H 3.5 in W 8.13 in D 8.13 in

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By René Lalique

Located in New Orleans, LA

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Located in Middletown, NY

Emperor Jahangir depicted with his harem attendees aboard a pleasure cruise, the water filled with lotus blossoms; symbols of paradise itself. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold ...

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Large Vintage Mughal Raj Silk Painting of a Maharaja Royal Procession
Large Vintage Mughal Raj Silk Painting of a Maharaja Royal Procession

Large Vintage Mughal Raj Silk Painting of a Maharaja Royal Procession

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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19th Century North African Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves, Set of Six
19th Century North African Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves, Set of Six

19th Century North African Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves, Set of Six

Located in Stamford, CT

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"Women in garden" 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas

"Women in garden" 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Jacksonville, FL

John Edmund Califano, an American artist born in the late 19th century, was known for his remarkable skills in capturing the beauty of everyday life through his paintings. Califano'...

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Mughal Indian Miniature

Mughal Indian Miniature

$12,000

H 10.75 in W 8 in D 1 in

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Located in New York, NY

This Mughal miniature was painted at one of the princely courts of India. It depicts a raven-haired princess in a gold-trimmed saffron-colored silk sari. Under a glowering evening sk...

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Antique Indian Mughal School Painting Court Emperors
Antique Indian Mughal School Painting Court Emperors

Antique Indian Mughal School Painting Court Emperors

$16,800Sale Price|30% Off

H 21 in W 16 in D 3 in

Antique Indian Mughal School Painting Court Emperors

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Indian Mughal School painting, executed in body color on paper, depicting a court scene in the middle. Surrounded by eight portraits of emperors, each meticulously rendere...

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Materials

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Mughal School, 17th century Tiger Hunt near the Jahangir Maha, Agra
Mughal School, 17th century Tiger Hunt near the Jahangir Maha, Agra

Mughal School, 17th century Tiger Hunt near the Jahangir Maha, Agra

Located in Middletown, NY

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. c 1690. Gouache and ink with heightening in gold on light ...

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17th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold

Mughal School, 17th century – Emperor Jahangir reclining in his harem
Mughal School, 17th century – Emperor Jahangir reclining in his harem

Mughal School, 17th century – Emperor Jahangir reclining in his harem

Located in Middletown, NY

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. Circa 1690. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on light...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold

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How Much is a Persian Book?

A persian book can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $59 and the highest can go for as much as $350,000.