Antique Manuscript

scene, rendered in the classical manner of Safavid and Mughal manuscript illumination. The composition

Church history. Frame I - Letter to the Pope (France, 14 May 1871) A finely executed manuscript letter

A rare and beautifully illuminated Quran manuscript from the Timurid period, dating back to the

manuscript leaves on vellum, originating from Italian choir books of the late 14th to early 15th century

manuscript Shāh-Nāmeh (“Book of Kings,” 14th century), executed under the Ilkhanid sultan Abū Saʿīd. Two

, Porcelain for the Meissen Manufactory, [Meissen Manuscripts, Special Volume VIII], Meissen 1995, pp. 32ff

"The Travels of Cosmo the Third", Translated in English from the Italian Manuscript in the

: practical and symbolic. Functionally, they were used to store books, manuscripts, brushes, inkstones, seals

. Sectionalised and linen-backed as issued. A near-contemporary manuscript ownership inscription is present in the

, stylized forms reminiscent of Celtic manuscript illumination, the overall structure maintains a strong

interpreting Islamic law. He is portrayed in a composed, intellectual pose, holding a manuscript, dressed in

A fine Abbasid Qur’anic manuscript leaf on vellum, 9th century, featuring bold Kufic script in

, manuscripts, or sheet music, reflecting its likely use in a church or study setting. Its rich, untouched

stand would have held religious manuscripts or official documents during ceremonies. Today, it would

, illustrated manuscripts, or woodblock prints. As such, this sheet constitutes a valuable document of early Edo

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Cotton assembled one of the finest collections of manuscripts and printed books which

, possibly from a manuscript or poetic context. Largest: 9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm.) Smallest: 8 1/4 x 6 in

terrestrial globe, while additional figures consult manuscripts and books, reinforcing the allegorical

the illuminated manuscripts and architectural decorations of the Gothic Middle Ages. These fantastical

period. At the bottom, the engraving notes that the image is derived “From a Limning in a Manuscript-book

manuscripts, ritual garments, and clarified yak butter for prayer lamps. Decorated with classic Tibetan motifs

Montparnasse Cemetery. The Louvre holds collections of his sketches and manuscript notes. In 1812, Napoleon

paper, and moss green spine, with gilt lettering; manuscript title and "Eragny Press" on backstrip

Painted manuscript sheet, inks and opaque gouache enhanced with gold on paper, text in nasta‘līq in

as a portable stand—possibly for manuscripts, religious texts, or artwork. The craftsmanship speaks

beautifully hand-carved work shows the celebrated 17th-century playwright holding a manuscript of Phèdre

manuscript. The border is richly carved with flowers, foliage, and scrollwork, typical of late 19th-century

masterpiece is more than a textile — it is a cultural manuscript. Its age has softened the palette into tones

manuscripts. Crafted from solid wood with an authentic timeworn finish, this piece embodies both utility and

manuscript cover, dating to the 14th century, with an extraordinary central figure that feels almost alive in

Collection, Manuscripts and Printed Books, Part I. Tuesday, 25 April 1995. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Meredith

in 19th-century weaving. Its composition unfolds like an illuminated manuscript: tiered vases

in careful study of medieval sculpture, manuscripts, civic monuments, and tomb effigies, aiming to

result closely approaches the visual richness of illuminated manuscripts and precious liturgical

manuscripts, papers and various documents. If the cartonnier appeared under Louis XVI, it was under Louis

lining inside. Mention of the manuscript D letter in ink in the inner lining to indicate the right foot

, yellow blue and green pigments and gold leaf on paper An Illuminated manuscript folio from a Russian Old

illustrations based on surviving sculptures, coins, manuscripts, and earlier collections. This engraving

ornament frame the scene like an illuminated manuscript. Laurel motifs and delicate raised decoration trace

manuscripts, making it an ideal addition to a refined study or library. Styling Suggestion: Consider leaving

manuscript. The play of the saint’s resting and supporting leg provides a bit of liveliness. The movement of

and manuscript miniatures from the time. These were never placed on the floor, as it was unacceptable

, located rue Cortambert, where was kept the manuscript of Richard Wagner's "Parsifal". Designed in

covers remain traces of original paste-downs and manuscript fragments, including Latin script and musical

manuscripts of the Rooster, f. 908), remembered as a follower of the father of the same as his brother Olivio

title given to a group of late medieval/early renaissance Germanic manuscripts primarily containing epic

blind. PROVENANCE: Christie’s Printed Books & Manuscripts including Americana from the Collection of

volumes, the Ellys Library at Blickling is considered one of most important collections of manuscripts and

Caucasian textile art — more narrative manuscript than mere furnishing. Measuring 5' × 5'9", the rug

)—practical proportions for storing brushes, paper, and small manuscripts, evoking the image of monks or

tables, and manuscript notes. Binding original, with signs of age and use appropriate to an 18th century

interior, absorbed in the study of religious manuscripts. Delicate architectural elements—such as tiled

, his left hand resting on a table, on which is placed the necessities for writing and a manuscript, and

. The oval vignette format recalls illuminated manuscripts and reinforces the medieval character of the

volume manuscript catalogue of the paintings in the Royal Collection. Redgrave was offered a knighthood

versions of the manuscript, and photographs of Crane taken by Linson, are in the Special Collections

Cambridge manuscript (as printed by J.O. Halliwell), with rich additions and variations from the Thornton