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Illuminated Manuscript Parchment, Gothic Period, 15th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A double-sided illuminated manuscript on parchment hand-written and coloured from the Gothic period
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Parchment Paper
Treasures in Heaven: Armenian Illuminated Manuscripts Softcover Book 1994
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Treasures in Heaven: Armenian Illuminated Manuscripts Softcover Book 1994.
by Thomas F. Mathews
Category
Late 20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
$95
H 12 in W 9 in D 0.75 in
Islamic Illuminated Manuscript Pages
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of manuscript pages are 18th century and are done it water colour and gauche. The images
Category
Antique 18th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paper
Framed Illuminated Manuscript from Thai Buddhist Prayer Book Under Glass
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage illuminated page manuscript taken from a Thai Buddhist prayer book and set inside custom
Category
20th Century Thai Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
$1,100
H 14.5 in W 20 in D 1 in
Illuminated Manuscript Ornament – Middle Ages Decorative Borders and Motifs 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Illuminated Manuscript Ornament – Middle Ages Decorative Borders and Motifs, c.1869
This richly
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
$261
H 15.91 in W 11.34 in D 0.01 in
Medieval Floral Ornament – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate XLVIII, c.1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Medieval Floral Ornament – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate XLVIII, c.1869
This ornate
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
$261
H 15.91 in W 11.34 in D 0.01 in
Medieval Floral Borders – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate L, c.1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Medieval Floral Borders – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate L, c.1869
This richly detailed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
$261
H 15.91 in W 11.34 in D 0.01 in
Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures
By Francois-Jacques Boeri
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
, blue on red with gold and white penwork, one on liquid gold grounds illuminated with berries. Some
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European French Provincial Books
Materials
Leather
$77,193
H 2.1 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Gregory Fink Oil and Gold Leaf Abstract Painting
Located in Miami, FL
to mind the illuminated manuscripts of the middle ages, but done in a modern fun secular manner.
Category
Vintage 1960s English Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Celtic Illuminated Ornament – Decorative Motifs from Early Manuscripts, c.1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Celtic Illuminated Ornament – Decorative Motifs from Early Manuscripts, c.1869
This richly colored
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
$261
H 15.91 in W 11.34 in D 0.01 in
Nepalese Carved and Painted Buddhist Manuscript Cover, 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
origin.
Manuscript or book covers were used to protect sacred texts and illuminated manuscripts.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Nepalese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$9,000
H 11.5 in W 30.25 in D 1 in
Edward F. Caldwell Gilt & Silvered Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Table Lamp
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
the drawings of illuminated manuscripts with figures, scroll forms, acanthus leaves and trefoils
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$8,500
H 34 in Dm 12 in
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Hadji Jalili Persian Rug, Earth Tones, Ivory, Rust, Navy
Located in Port Washington, NY
(1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$36,799 Sale Price
20% Off
W 149 in L 228 in
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Hadji Jalili Persian Rug, Earth Tones, Ivory and Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
(1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,199 Sale Price
20% Off
W 55 in L 82 in
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Persian Rug, Earth Tones, Ivory, Soft Colors
Located in Port Washington, NY
(1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$10,399 Sale Price
20% Off
W 138 in L 174 in
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Hadji Jalili Persian Rug, Earth Tones, Light Blue, Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
(1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$47,199 Sale Price
20% Off
W 180 in L 264 in
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Hadji Jalili Persian Rug, Earth Tones, Ivory, Terracotta
Located in Port Washington, NY
(1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$15,199 Sale Price
20% Off
W 105 in L 134 in
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Hadji Jalili Persian Rug, Earth Tones, Ivory, Terracotta
Located in Port Washington, NY
(1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$22,499 Sale Price
25% Off
W 117 in L 148 in
Antique Tabriz Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug in Terracotta, Light Blue, Gold, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
(1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$10,399 Sale Price
20% Off
W 120 in L 161 in
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug in Floral Soft, Beige and Taupe
Located in Port Washington, NY
(1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted
Category
Vintage 1920s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$10,000 Sale Price
23% Off
W 96 in L 136 in
Antique Print of Robert le Mennoit's Vision Made after Froissart '1868'
Located in Langweer, NL
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Handcoloured lithograph after an illuminated manuscript from Sir John Froissart's "Chronicles of England
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$285 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.3 in W 14.97 in D 1.19 in
Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Red, Ivory, Gold
Located in Port Washington, NY
patronage of Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$75,000 Sale Price
40% Off
W 108 in L 158 in
Gothic Illumination-Inspired Ornament – Middle Ages Decorative Designs, c.1869
Located in Langweer, NL
the illuminated manuscripts and architectural decorations of the Gothic Middle Ages. These fantastical
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
$261
H 15.91 in W 11.34 in D 0.01 in
Treasures of the Vatican, by Maurizio Calves, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
, illuminated manuscripts, mosaics, painted panels, tapestries, sculptures, frescoes, pictures and more
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Books
Materials
Paper
Lavar Kerman Carpet, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Classical Persian carpet design often followed the art of book binding and illuminated manuscript
Category
Antique Early 1900s Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Framed 15th Century Illuminated Book of Hours Manuscript
Located in Houston, TX
Framed 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1450, France. Gouache, ink gold wash
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Religious Items
Materials
Glass, Wood, Parchment Paper
A Hand Painted Stone by Ilya Schor
Located in New York, NY
and illuminated manuscript art—is evident in the rich earthy reds, deep blues, and gold accents
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Stone
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
patronage of Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Framed Late 15th Century Illuminated Book of Hours Manuscript
Located in Houston, TX
Framed late 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1500, France. Gouache, ink gold
Category
Antique 16th Century French Medieval Religious Items
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Judaica Hand Illuminated Megillah Scroll of Esther Manuscript
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Judaica Collectibles, Hand Written Manuscripts, Home Library Specimen.
Dimensions: L 145 in. All
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Drawings
Materials
Parchment Paper
$3,375 Sale Price
25% Off
H 70 in W 145 in D 3 in
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Brown Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted miniatures and fabricated metal work in the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Rug (Size Adjusted)
Located in New York, NY
artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted miniatures and fabricated metal work
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Book of Job illustrated by Artist Arthur Szyk Hardcover in Slipcase 1944
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, reminiscent of medieval painting and illuminated manuscripts, is the perfect fit for this story. Returning to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Expressionist Books
Materials
Paper
Important Book 'Seigneurs et Princes de Monaco' by S.E René Novella and Philip R
Located in London, GB
Beautifully decorated in the style reminiscent of Medieval illuminated manuscripts, the book describes the
Category
Late 20th Century French Medieval Books
Materials
Leather, Satin, Paper
$4,960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.75 in W 13.39 in D 15.75 in
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Tabriz Botanic Rug
Located in New York, NY
patronage of Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Interesting Gilt Bronze and Crystal "Grotesque" Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
initials in illuminated manuscripts. From this the term began to be applied to larger caricatures, such as
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Doulton Lambeth Floral Vase
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. In 1882, the women artists of Doulton Lambeth gifted Henry Doulton with an illuminated manuscript “to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Vases
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Renaissance Panel Ornament – 16th Century Decorative Design, Plate LXX, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
illuminated manuscripts.
The composition features an array of rectangular and curvilinear panels adorned with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
$308
H 15.91 in W 11.34 in D 0.01 in
Antique 1845 Hand-Colored Engraving of Medieval Singer in Pink Robe, France
Located in Langweer, NL
intently reading a musical manuscript. The figure wears a long, rose-colored robe with a deep crimson
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
$261
H 11.93 in W 8.78 in D 0.01 in
IMPORTANT AND RARE LITURGICAL PSALTER, Spain, 16th Century (1550-1575)
Located in Madrid, ES
(Liturgical Psalter according to the Roman Rite)
Latin (with Spanish additions), illuminated manuscript on
Category
Antique 16th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Materials
Parchment Paper
$23,751 Sale Price
20% Off
H 24.02 in W 16.15 in D 4.73 in
Celtic Knotwork and Borders – Antique Print of Interlacing Patterns, c.1869
Located in Langweer, NL
tradition seen in illuminated manuscripts like the *Book of Kells* or *Lindisfarne Gospels*, as well as in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
$261
H 15.91 in W 11.34 in D 0.01 in
Renaissance Decorative Friezes – Grotesques, Cherubs & Heraldry, Plate LI, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
decorative arts, primarily inspired by frescoes, illuminated manuscripts, stuccoes, and carved woodwork
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
$261
H 15.91 in W 11.34 in D 0.01 in
Antique 1845 Hand-Colored Print of a Medieval Woman in Pink and Gold Cape
Located in Langweer, NL
, 1845, courtly attire, illuminated manuscript style, noblewoman, MCCCC series, historical fashion
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
$261
H 11.93 in W 8.78 in D 0.01 in
Archibald Knox. Liberty & Co. A rare & original pair of terracotta Olaf planters
By Archibald Knox, Liberty & Co., Mary Seton Watts
Located in London, GB
ancient Celtic crosses where he grew up on the Isle of Man and the illuminated manuscripts of The Book of
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
$19,978 / set
H 16.93 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Medieval Ornament Print – Antique Middle Ages Decorative Borders, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
patterns adapted from medieval manuscripts, architecture, stained glass, and textiles—capturing the bold
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
$261
H 15.91 in W 11.34 in D 0.01 in
Renaissance Illumination of Pope Gregory XIII – Antique Print, Plate LXI, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
of High Renaissance aesthetics. It would have been inspired by illuminated manuscripts, Vatican
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
$320
H 15.91 in W 11.34 in D 0.01 in
Middle Ages Interlace Motifs – Antique Print of Medieval Knotwork Patterns, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
stonework, illuminated manuscripts, and wooden carvings.
The intricate panels display an array of knotwork
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
$261
H 15.91 in W 11.34 in D 0.01 in
1920's Persian Kerman Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
outlines dancing against the saturated backdrop like illuminated manuscript ink upon ancient parchment.
A
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
the rug’s heart like an illuminated manuscript brought to life, its curvilinear design stitched in
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950's Turkish Angora Wool Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
mark one’s weaving. It floats within the field like an illuminated manuscript on parchment, stark and
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Angora
Picasso Abu Dhabi Masterpieces from the Musee National Picasso, Paris
Located in valatie, NY
Eastern venue on the tour. Abu Dhabi will include 40 drawings, prints and illuminated manuscripts
Category
Early 2000s French Books
Materials
Paper
New Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
border encloses the field like the frame of an illuminated manuscript, filled with folkloric creatures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Distressed Persian Mohtashem Kashan Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
illuminated manuscript upon the floor—each knot a letter in a lyrical ode to refinement and tradition. Hand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Indian Sultanabad Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
design, and florals that feel as though they’ve been pressed from the pages of an illuminated manuscript
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Donegal Rug Irish
Located in Ferrara, IT
the design. This border frames the central field much like the edge of an illuminated manuscript
Category
Early 20th Century Irish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Modern Light Blue Oushak Rug with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
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Encircling the tranquil field is a border that resembles the hand-painted margins of a rare illuminated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960's Distressed Turkish Kilim Rug with Southern Living Style
Located in Dallas, TX
understated motifs, frame the composition like the gentle margins of an illuminated manuscript, reminding us
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920's Antique Kashan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
illuminated manuscript margins framing a sacred text. The luminous harmony of form and proportion evokes the
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Illuminated Manuscript For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal illuminated manuscript for your home. Frequently made of paper, paint and wood, every illuminated manuscript was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the illuminated manuscript you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right illuminated manuscript, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. Claus Meyer each produced at least one beautiful illuminated manuscript that is worth considering.
How Much is a Illuminated Manuscript?
Prices for an illuminated manuscript can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $302 and can go as high as $5,500, while the average can fetch as much as $950.