Persian Illuminated Miniature with Three Hunters on Horseback in a Landscape
Located in Milwaukee, WI
The present illuminated folio page contains a fine miniature depicting three figures hunting while on horseback, an image meant to accompany a historic epic.
Ink, Tempera, Laid Paper
Persian Illuminated Miniature with Four Figures Playing Polo in a Landscape
Located in Milwaukee, WI
The present illuminated folio page contains a fine miniature depicting four figures playing polo.
Ink, Tempera, Laid Paper
$61,194Sale Price|20% Off
Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures
By Francois-Jacques Boeri
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
Calendar in dark brown and red. 4 small miniatures measuring four lines depicting three of the evangelists and their symbols, and the Virgin, touched in gold, some in arched frames, ...
Leather
Indian Pahari Miniature Painting 'Birth of Krishna'
Located in Greenwich, CT
Indian illuminated Gouache Miniature Painting , attr. to Pahari School ( 18th century) , titled "Birth of Krishna and other miraculous events" Folio from a Bhagavata Purana series. ...
Gold Leaf
FABLES OF AESOP & Caxton's AESOP – OFFICINA BODONI, with hand-colored plates
Located in Middletown, NY
The illustrations are beautifully carved and hand-colored with a rich scale of colors and shadings that remind us of illuminated miniatures. The Latin text comes from the Giovanni A...
Gold Leaf
Rare Viennese Alabaster & Lithophane Mosaic Pendant, c. 1900
Located in Hannover, DE
Each lithophane acts as a miniature illuminated artwork, transforming the lamp into an object of continual discovery.
Alabaster, Brass, Iron, Lead
Arts d’Orient et de l’Islam Auction Catalogue Artcurial Xavier Guerrand-Hermès
By Artcurial
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Particularly renowned for its depth and quality, the collection is centered around two of the most celebrated forms of Islamic artistic expression: Illuminated manuscripts, calligra...
Paper
Matteo Thun "Chicago Tribune" Stillight Floor Lamp for Bieffeplast, 1985
By Bieffeplast, Matteo Thun, Andrea Lera
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Rather than simply illuminating a room, the lamp behaves like a miniature illuminated building, becoming an architectural presence within the interior.
Metal
FISCHEL. Modes and Manners of the Nineteenth Century. IN COSWAY BINDINGS !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Currie (Caroline Billin Curry, 1849-1940), a British book illuminator known for her miniature portraits on book covers and fore-edge paintings.
Leather
Gilt Gold & Sterling Silver Beautiful Esther Megillah spectacular Judaica piece
Located in Jerusalem, IL
The magnificent vessel has a locking tab that when pulled, reveals a nearly 152 cm parchment colorfully illustrated consisting of 20 hand-screened illuminated panels of miniature scr...
Silver
Kandahar Acrylic Mixed Media Painting, Abstract, Circa 1970, Signed
By Virginia Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Other influences on Dehn's art came from ancient and traditional arts of various cultures throughout the world, including Persian miniatures, illuminated manuscripts, Dutch still lif...
Acrylic
Persephone Oil on Canvas, American Modern, Signed, 1952, 20x16 in
By Virginia Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Other influences on Dehn's art came from ancient and traditional arts of various cultures throughout the world, including Persian miniatures, illuminated manuscripts, Dutch still lif...
Acrylic
Melchisedek (?) and two Levites in an initial - Bolognese Illuminator of c. 1290 (Workshop of the Gerona Mas
By Miniature
Located in New York, NY
When two further initials surfaced, the miniatures were considered works by the Gerona Master and by the Master of 1285.
Four Martyr Saints in a Historiated Initial - Bolognese Illuminator close to the Master of Santa Maria Madd
By Miniature
Located in New York, NY
This leaf, depicting four standing martyr saints, comes from a Gradual, where it introduced the Introit to the Mass for Several Holy Martyrs with the text Intret in conspectu tuo dom...
Unavailable
H 12.41 in W 10.04 in D 0.79 in
18th Century Moghul Miniature painting Illuminated Manuscript Ottoman Sultan
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Presenting a captivating 18th Century Moghul Miniature, a page from an illuminated manuscript depicting an Ottoman Sultan adorned in a white turban and a red cloak, set against a gol...
Paint, Paper
Large Green Shield
Located in Houston, TX
Her paintings stem from a visual vocabulary as varied as illuminated manuscripts, Indian and Islamic miniatures, textiles, and visionary art.
Muslin, Gouache, Wood Panel
Burning Candle (Broken Order)
By Andrew Schoultz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Borders of concentric lines frame these works, representing containment and control while also referring to the margins of Persian miniature paintings and illuminated manuscripts or ...
Acrylic, Canvas, Wood Panel
Persian Illuminated Miniature Gouache on Paper
Located in Astoria, NY
Persian Illuminated Miniature Gouache on Paper, depicting ceremonial feast with Krishna, giltwood frame.
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
Persian Illuminated Miniature Gouache on Paper
Located in Astoria, NY
Persian Illuminated Miniature Gouache on Paper, depicting ceremony with Krishna in the garden, giltwood frame.
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
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H 3.75 in W 5.1 in D 0.1 in
Medieval Illuminated Manuscript and Miniature Painting from the Book of Hours
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Exquisite illuminated manuscript and portrait miniature from a 15th century Dutch Book of Hours.
A Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Under the benign patronage of Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted miniatures and fabricated metal work...
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Hadji Jalili Persian Floral Soft, Beige Light and Taupe
Located in Port Washington, NY
Under the benign patronage of Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted miniatures and fabricated metal work...
Wool
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug in Floral Soft, Beige and Taupe
Located in Port Washington, NY
Under the benign patronage of Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted miniatures and fabricated metal work...
Wool
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W 108 in L 153 in
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Hadji Jalili Persian Rug, Earth Tones, Brown, Terracotta
Located in Port Washington, NY
Under the benign patronage of Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted miniatures and fabricated metal work...
Wool
Antique Tabriz Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug in Terracotta, Light Blue and Taupe
Located in Port Washington, NY
Under the benign patronage of Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted miniatures and fabricated metal work...
Wool
Antique Tabriz Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug in Terracotta, Light Blue and Taupe
Located in Port Washington, NY
Under the benign patronage of Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted miniatures and fabricated metal work...
Wool
Vintage Persian Silk Judaica Tabriz Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Red, Ivory, Gold
Located in Port Washington, NY
Under the benign patronage of Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted miniatures and fabricated metal work...
Silk
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H 11.13 in W 8.38 in D 1 in
SYMONDS. Wine, Women, and Song. LIMITED TO 50 COPIES IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Currie (Caroline Billin Curry, 1849-1940), a British book illuminator known for her miniature portraits on book covers and fore-edge paintings.
Leather
Fine Antique Silk Tabriz Rug 4x6
Located in Port Washington, NY
Under the benign patronage of Shah Abbas, artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted miniatures and fabricated metal work in the Safavid style.
A Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Under the benign patronage of Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted miniatures and fabricated metal work...
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Under the benign patronage of Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted miniatures and fabricated metal work...
Wool
19th Century Persian Illuminated Miniature Painting of War Scenery
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This folio page contains a fine miniature painting on paper of four warriors riding on horses in a battlefield. Persian text And writing in the front appear an bottom and a full page...
Glass, Wood, Paper
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H 18.63 in W 14 in
Persian Illuminated Miniature with Two Figures Hunting in a Landscape
Located in Milwaukee, WI
The techniques are broadly comparable to the Western and Byzantine traditions of miniatures in illuminated manuscripts. Although there is an equally well-established Persian traditio...
Gold Leaf
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H 18 in W 14 in
Persian Illuminated Miniature with Three Figures Playing Polo in a Landscape
Located in Milwaukee, WI
The present illuminated folio page contains a fine miniature depicting three figures playing polo.
Ink, Tempera, Laid Paper
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H 18.88 in W 15.25 in
Persian Illuminated Miniature with Six Figures Playing Polo in a Landscape
Located in Milwaukee, WI
The present illuminated folio page contains a miniature depicting six figures playing polo.
Ink, Tempera
Original Antique Print of a 13th Century Illumination, circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of a 13th century illuminated miniature initial from a psalter Chromolithograph Published circa 1900 Unframed.
Paper
Vintage Scan Globe A/S Illuminated Lighted Globe on Stand, Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage scan globe A/S 16" Illuminated lighted globe on stand, Denmark. Item features cherry wood base, rolling casters, fiberglass 16" diameter lighted globe, original label. late 2...
Plastic, Wood
Illuminated Persian Manuscript Miniature with Shahnameh Scene
Located in Astoria, NY
Illuminated framed Persian hand painted manuscript miniature depicting a scene from the epic poem of the Shahnameh, the Book of Kings, with a young man eavesdropping on two men sitti...
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Lord Nelson Portrait Miniature, circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A wonderful print of A Nelson portrait miniature Amazing illuminated gold Chromolithograph Published by Connoisseur, circa 1900 Unframed.
Paper
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H 8.08 in W 5.6 in D 0.08 in
Ancient Persian Miniature: The Beauty of Youth - Probably 18/19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Originally, Persian miniatures were commissioned as book illustrations for Persian illuminated manuscripts.
Ink
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Psalter Leaf with Historiated Initial (Bishop and King David) - Anonymous Artist
By Miniature
Located in New York, NY
The present leaf shares physical features with the Blackburn-Cleveland leaves; it is written with 20 lines per page, in a dark black and backward slanting angular script, displays de...
Candle Prism
By Andrew Schoultz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Borders of concentric lines frame these works, representing containment and control while also referring to the margins of Persian miniature paintings and illuminated manuscripts or ...
Acrylic, Linen, Panel
Sold|$1,200
H 10.63 in W 7.76 in
Mughal School, 18th Century Emperor Jahangir with Empress Nur Jahan
Located in Middletown, NY
Emperor Jahangir and Empress Nur Jahan exchanging lotus blossoms; a symbol of beauty, purity, honesty, rebirth, self-regeneration, and enlightenment. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink wit...
Gold
$799
H 12 in W 29.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set
Located in Lafayette, IN
Charming 1950's French military officer's mess kit. Kit appears mostly complete and includes original trunk with all of the items shown in the photos. This set can accomodate rough...
Metal
Framed Antique Indo Persian Illustrated Manuscript
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Culturally significant 18th Century Indo Persian manuscript hand painted in gouache depicting historical events. Presented under glass in a parcel gilt frame.
Paint
$740Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.75 in W 11.25 in D 1 in
Antique Indian Mughal Painting of a Couple in Erotic Embrace, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a gouache and gold miniature painting on paper of an amorous couple on a veranda set against a mountain and lake background. The male dressed in a princely attire is ...
Paper
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843
Located in New York, NY
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843. This exquisite chest exhibits splendid hand-painted floral motifs executed in pretty reds, blues, and yellows cast against a dark ...
Pine, Paint
Majolica Violet Cache Pot Delphin Massier circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Purple flower Violet Cache Pot signed Delphin Massier Circa 1890.
Ceramic
Trio Lapis Lazuli Parrots on Quartz Base
Located in Houston, TX
Trio of hand-carved Lapis Lazuli parrots with rock quartz specimen on marble base.
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz
$2,950
H 35 in W 85 in D 31 in
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with leafy cornucopia carvings, carved top rail, great antique sofa. Cir...
Mahogany
$78,500 / set
H 21 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Meissen porcelain ‘Gold Dragon’ pattern three-piece garniture. A Meissen porcelain reticulated three-piece basket Garniture and stands. Late 1800s, blue crossed swords marks ...
Porcelain
Late 18th Century Moghul Painting of the Emperor Shah Jahan
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...
Paper
$950 / set
H 8.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Vintage Sheridan Victorian Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set w/ 12 Cups and Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sheridan Victorian Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set with 12 Cups, Punch Bowl, Ladle, and Round Tray - 15 Pc Set. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Punch Bowl: 1" H x 20" Diam...
Silver Plate
$5,825
H 2.17 in W 2.29 in D 0.83 in
Victorian buckle bracelet yellow gold floral blue enamel bracelet 19th century
By René Lalique, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermès
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Unique antique Victorian bangle bracelet with buckle and enamel. Hand crafted in solid 14k gold and absolute fabulous blue enamel. A wide design covered with incredible textured work...
Gold
Indian Mughal Miniature Painting in Vizagapatam Inlay Frame
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Indian Mughal Miniature watercolor painting in white inlay frame Indo-Persian hand painted watercolor miniature watercolor painting in very fine art work of a hunting scene with Arab...
Wood
19th Century North African Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves, Set of Six
Located in Stamford, CT
Group of 6 colorful pages of a 19th century North African prayer book with expressive calligraphic script in black ink with red, green and yellow highlights. These are truly miniatur...
Paper
$850
H 9.22 in W 5.83 in D 1.19 in
Life in London – ILLUSTRATED by G. & I. R. Cruikshank, text by P. Egan - 1822
Located in Middletown, NY
Brilliantly illustrated comic work in exquisite full morocco, gilt. Egan, Pierce; Isaac Robert Cruikshank & George Cruikshank, illustrators Life in London; Or, The Day and Night Sce...
Leather, Paint, Paper
$199,800
H 57.68 in W 85.44 in
Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...
Canvas, Oil