Antique Manuscript

Each plate is printed within a neat double-ruled border and titled in a contemporary hand: “Anonis” (a finely spined, upright restharrow with papilionaceous blossoms), “Hedysarum” (r...

Indian Mutiny, a framed display of hand-painted button miniatures of 6 Indian leaders who escaped execution after the Indian mutiny, c. 1860, circular head and shoulders miniatures p...

The exact purpose of these texts remains unknown- they are likely remnants from a lost Gothic manuscript blending Jewish mysticism with Christian iconography.

Large manuscript sheet with Gregorian Chant on parchment "Sacerdos In Eternum" Gregorian Chant composition book sheet as wall decoration, Spain before XVth century This sheet is a ...

The shelf above can hold a few manuscripts and books. In very well-preserved and original condition, the table shows striking grains on the surface and exudes a sense of austere bea...

The standing heavenly being holds a manuscript with a brush in the right hand writing scripture on an accordian style book while standing on a lotus pedestal.

These designs were intended for use in manuscript borders, wood paneling, ceilings, and perhaps luxurious leather bindings or intarsia.

Lithographed by Pralon, this particular plate showcases ornamental Renaissance panels from the 16th century, designed for use as architectural borders, manuscript frames, or interior...

The vertical compositions are ideal examples of the “candelieri” form—ornate upright designs used in architectural decoration, manuscripts, and furniture ornamentation during the Ita...

Arranged in a complex mosaic, each panel presents a distinctive motif from Renaissance decorative arts, primarily inspired by frescoes, illuminated manuscripts, stuccoes, and carved ...

Rendered with great precision and vivid polychrome tones, the sheet showcases vertical ornamental panels typical of interior friezes, mural decoration, and manuscript borders of the ...

These patterns are emblematic of the Celtic decorative tradition seen in illuminated manuscripts like the *Book of Kells* or *Lindisfarne Gospels*, as well as in early Christian ston...

The third plate highlights *Weberei und Manuskriptmalerei* (Weaving and Manuscript Painting), and features brilliant examples of Persian textile and miniature design.

The refined decoration, combining geometrical and floral forms, recalls the visual language of textiles, carpets, and embroidery, while the stellar rosettes evoke manuscript illumina...

Created using various sources, including manuscripts from the Colonial Office and surveys from the Australian Agricultural Company, it outlines counties with colored borders and mark...

Striking folding X-frame design, offering a sculptural and practical display for books or manuscripts Crafted from select mahogany, with deep caramel tones and fine grain interest Fa...

Scattered spotting and small handling marks; occasional marginal smudges; a light tide mark at lower margin on some sheets; short edge nicks and tiny chips confined to blank margins;...

Unfolding across an elaborate architectural grid and complete with sacred calligraphic inscriptions inspired by illuminated Mamluk Qur’an manuscripts, it stands as a true collector’s...

This 12-volume work titled Les Mille et une nuits, contes arabes traduits en français, included several stories for the first time that were not in the original Arabic manuscript, no...

This finely crafted ink-on-paper manuscript from 1903 features the Yizkor and El Male Rachamim prayers, traditional Jewish memorial prayers recited for the souls of the deceased.

George William Mote (1832-1909) was a self-taught artist, who worked as gardener and caretaker to Sir Thomas Phillipps, the great manuscript collector at Middle Hill, near Broadway W...

A bordered red-and-white cartouche of rhythmic scrolls may have served as a textile or manuscript pattern. The lower section includes architectural friezes and heraldic motifs, notab...

It would have been inspired by illuminated manuscripts, Vatican frescoes, or wall panels within ecclesiastical palaces.

Each letter is filled with miniature scenes—saints, jesters, and mythological creatures—typical of Renaissance manuscript embellishments. The stylistic features, especially the comb...

Rendered in deep tones of brown, ochre, forest green, and muted red, the plate evokes the visual language of medieval stonework, illuminated manuscripts, and wooden carvings. The in...

Surrounding elements include interlaced patterns, stylized leaves, geometric knots, rosettes, and mosaic fragments—all adapted from church interiors, manuscript illuminations, and fl...

Several of the borders are reminiscent of traditional sari textiles, painted manuscripts, and marble inlay work (pietra dura) from sites like the Taj Mahal.

Middle Ages Decorative Motifs – Gothic Tile and Border Designs, c.1869 This striking chromolithograph, Plate XLI from L'Ornement Polychrome, presents a rich array of medieval decora...

An excellent example of the Hardouin workshop production with very fine delicate coloring of the image to closely resemble an illuminated manuscript of the late 15th century. The Har...

Chromolithograph of ornaments from 14th century manuscripts ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

He worked from original manuscripts from the Record Office and Hatfield House.

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

The portrait notes that it is based on a drawing in a manuscript book now in the Library of Lambeth, which is likely a reference to the Lambeth Palace Library, the historic library o...

Keywords: Medieval woman, Gothic Revival, historical costume, 15th-century dress, hand-colored print, antique French engraving, 1845, courtly attire, illuminated manuscript style, no...

The engraving reflects the French interest in the region, both through their colonial settlement in Pondicherry and through the influence of Jesuit missionaries, whose manuscript map...

George William Mote (1832-1909) was a self-taught artist, who worked as gardener and caretaker to Sir Thomas Phillipps, the great manuscript collector at Middle Hill, near Broadway W...

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

George William Mote (1832-1909) was a self-taught artist, who worked as gardener and caretaker to Sir Thomas Phillipps, the great manuscript collector at Middle Hill, near Broadway W...

Light scattered spotting and small handling marks; occasional marginal smudges; faint tide line at lower margin on some sheets; tiny edge nicks and short tears confined to blank marg...

Condition: Good condition with moderate age toning and minor foxing in the margins. A faint manuscript mark in the upper margin, not affecting the image.

Plate XXVII from L'Ornement Polychrome, it captures the mathematical beauty and spiritual elegance of Islamic design as seen in manuscript illumination, ceramic tiles, and architectu...

Chromolithograph of ornaments from Italian manuscripts 16th and 17th centuries ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

Chromolithograph of margin decorations from manuscripts 15th and 16th centuries ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

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

Chromolithograph of interlace and other ornaments from 16th century manuscripts ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

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

This style of illustration is reminiscent of historical manuscripts, which often included detailed portraits of royalty, complete with symbolic elements such as crests and coats of a...

Chromolithograph of jewelry designs from Italian manuscripts 15th and 16th centuries ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

Chromolithograph of panels and borders from a Florentine manuscripts by attavante ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

Chromolithograph of from Italian and French manuscripts 15th and 16th centuries ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

Chromolithograph of initials and ornaments from a Florentine manuscripts 16th century ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

Chromolithograph of carved-wood motifs from a 16th century Italian manuscripts ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

Anonymous 15th Century Italian, Probably Milan area The Nativity of Christ Pigments, ink and gold leaf on vellum Unsigned as is always the case with illuminated manuscripts The Virgi...

A globe sits at the center of the composition, surrounded by ancient books, maps, and manuscripts, evoking exploration, cartography, and the transmission of knowledge.

Chromolithograph of borders from a Florentine manuscripts by attavante (1452 - circa 1520) ornaments.

Chromolithograph of from Limoges enamels, textiles and manuscripts 15th and 16th centuries ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

Chromolithograph of motifs from woodwork, manuscripts and votive paintings ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

Chromolithograph of Enamelwork on glass as depicted in Italian manuscripts ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

The print represent ten patterns after illuminated manuscripts, marbleized fabrics and mosaics.

Chromolithograph of Italian manuscripts decorations second half of the 16th century ornaments.