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Russian Orthodox Church, Middle 19th Century

c. 1840s

Readings from the "Communion of Saints": folio from an Italian Missal Pigment on vellum Mid 17th century Provenance: Otto F. Ege (1888-1951) Phillip Duechnes Bookseller, New York, c. 1948 References And Exhibitions: Otto F. Ege Box Folio 27 Ege describes these folios as: Epistolary (Epistolarium), Italy, Middle 15th century Latin Text: Rotunda or Round Gothic Script, square rhetorical neumes Sister folio are in the following rare book libraries: Case Western Reserve University Cincinnati Public Library Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland Public Library Denison University Kent State University Kenyon College...

Verse 1 through Verse 60 From: Leyli o Majnun by Nizami Ganjavi (1141-1209CE) This folio comprises the first 60 verses of the epic Persian poem “The masnavi of Leyli va Majnun (4,60...

Photo-relief and letterpress on brown paper; letterpress both sides of sheet Printed verso: "Mexico - Imprenta de Antonio Vanegas Arroyo, Calle de Santa Teresa...

Calligraphy Lithograph, 1969 Edition: 260 Signed in script by the artist (see photo) Signed with initials and dated by the artist (see photo) Publication for the Print Club of Cleveland, No. 47 for 1969 Printer: Hollander Workshop, New York, with their chopstamp (see photo) Ulfert Wilke (1907–1987) was an internationally recognized painter, calligrapher and art collector connected to the abstract expressionism movement. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and immigrated to the United States in 1938. He is best known for his large canvas paintings and highly detailed lithographs that were inspired by calligraphic writing. Wilke was deeply intrigued by the written language, and much of his work was derived from his abstract interpretation of the shapes, colors and meanings of writing that he found in all languages and forms, including the poetry and ancient engravings...

Russian Icon Painted on Wood with Russian Religious Scenes

Traditional Russian icon made in the 18th century, depicting the crucifixion of Jesus who is surrounded by various saints such as St. Boniface and St. Nicholas on the top. It also in...

Russia / 19th century / Religious Icon / oak / Baroque / Antique A Russian Feastday icon in tempera on panel from the estate of a collector. Hand painted in the 19th century. The ...

Russia / 19th century / Religious Icon / oak / Baroque / Antique Traditional antique Russian Icon from the estate of a collector. Hand painted in tempura on an oak wooden panel in t...