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Antique Map of Choromandel, Golconda and Orixa, Malabar, India, 1744
Antique Map of Choromandel, Golconda and Orixa, Malabar, India, 1744

Antique Map of Choromandel, Golconda and Orixa, Malabar, India, 1744

By Philip Baldaeus

Located in Langweer, NL

Collection of Voyages and Travels, some now first printed from original manuscripts others now first printed

Category

Antique 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner
Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass production at Valner glass-making

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner
Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass production at Valner glass-making

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner
Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass production at Valner glass-making

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner
Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass production at Valner glass-making

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner
Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass production at Valner glass-making

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner
Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass production at Valner glass-making

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner
Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner

Recovered Medium Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass production at Valner glass-making

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered Large Vase by David Valner
Recovered Large Vase by David Valner

Recovered Large Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass production at Valner glass-making

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered Large Vase by David Valner
Recovered Large Vase by David Valner

Recovered Large Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass production at Valner glass-making

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered Large Vase by David Valner
Recovered Large Vase by David Valner

Recovered Large Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass production at Valner glass-making

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered Large Vase by David Valner
Recovered Large Vase by David Valner

Recovered Large Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass production at Valner glass-making

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered Large Vase by David Valner
Recovered Large Vase by David Valner

Recovered Large Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass production at Valner glass-making

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered Large Vase by David Valner
Recovered Large Vase by David Valner

Recovered Large Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass production at Valner glass-making

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Renaissance Grace: A Lady's Attire in 'Costume du Moyen Âge', 1847
Renaissance Grace: A Lady's Attire in 'Costume du Moyen Âge', 1847

Renaissance Grace: A Lady's Attire in 'Costume du Moyen Âge', 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

illumination and painting, particularly in manuscripts, to give colors a brighter appearance and to add a sheen

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

The Noble Sport: A German Falconer in 'Costume du Moyen Âge, 1847
The Noble Sport: A German Falconer in 'Costume du Moyen Âge, 1847

The Noble Sport: A German Falconer in 'Costume du Moyen Âge, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

indeed used in illumination and painting, particularly in manuscripts, to give colors a brighter

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Imperial Majesty: Emperor Frederick III in 'Costume du Moyen Âge, 1847
Imperial Majesty: Emperor Frederick III in 'Costume du Moyen Âge, 1847

Imperial Majesty: Emperor Frederick III in 'Costume du Moyen Âge, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

manuscripts, to give colors a brighter appearance and to add a sheen or gloss to the work. This technique was

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Renaissance Youth: The Italian Page in a Hand-Colored Engraving, 1847
Renaissance Youth: The Italian Page in a Hand-Colored Engraving, 1847

Renaissance Youth: The Italian Page in a Hand-Colored Engraving, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

illumination and painting, particularly in manuscripts, to give colors a brighter appearance and to add a sheen

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Engraving of Henri, Seigneur du Mez: The Banner Bearer, 1847
Antique Engraving of Henri, Seigneur du Mez: The Banner Bearer, 1847

Antique Engraving of Henri, Seigneur du Mez: The Banner Bearer, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

, and sometimes egg yolk were indeed used in illumination and painting, particularly in manuscripts, to

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Anne of Brittany: Elegance of a Duchess, 1847
Anne of Brittany: Elegance of a Duchess, 1847

Anne of Brittany: Elegance of a Duchess, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

, particularly in manuscripts, to give colors a brighter appearance and to add a sheen or gloss to the work. This

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Old Engraving of The French Archer: Precision and Readiness, 1847
Old Engraving of The French Archer: Precision and Readiness, 1847

Old Engraving of The French Archer: Precision and Readiness, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

glair, and sometimes egg yolk were indeed used in illumination and painting, particularly in manuscripts

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Maid of Orléans: A Symbol of Valor, 1847
Maid of Orléans: A Symbol of Valor, 1847

Maid of Orléans: A Symbol of Valor, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

, particularly in manuscripts, to give colors a brighter appearance and to add a sheen or gloss to the work. This

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

French Maid of the 15th Century: Daily Grace, Published in 1847
French Maid of the 15th Century: Daily Grace, Published in 1847

French Maid of the 15th Century: Daily Grace, Published in 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

illumination and painting, particularly in manuscripts, to give colors a brighter appearance and to add a sheen

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

French Youth in Traditional Medieval Attire, 1847
French Youth in Traditional Medieval Attire, 1847

French Youth in Traditional Medieval Attire, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

indeed used in illumination and painting, particularly in manuscripts, to give colors a brighter

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847
Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847

Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

, and sometimes egg yolk were indeed used in illumination and painting, particularly in manuscripts, to

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Herald Announcing the Death of Charles VI, Published in 1847
Herald Announcing the Death of Charles VI, Published in 1847

Herald Announcing the Death of Charles VI, Published in 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

sometimes egg yolk were indeed used in illumination and painting, particularly in manuscripts, to give

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Philippe le Bon or The Good, Duke of Burgundy: The Duke's Prestige, 1847
Philippe le Bon or The Good, Duke of Burgundy: The Duke's Prestige, 1847

Philippe le Bon or The Good, Duke of Burgundy: The Duke's Prestige, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

, particularly in manuscripts, to give colors a brighter appearance and to add a sheen or gloss to the work. This

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Seated Spanish Nobleman: The Visage of Authority, 1847
Seated Spanish Nobleman: The Visage of Authority, 1847

Seated Spanish Nobleman: The Visage of Authority, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

, and sometimes egg yolk were indeed used in illumination and painting, particularly in manuscripts, to

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Agnes Sorel: Mistress of Karel V and Grace of the Royal Court, 1847
Agnes Sorel: Mistress of Karel V and Grace of the Royal Court, 1847

Agnes Sorel: Mistress of Karel V and Grace of the Royal Court, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

in illumination and painting, particularly in manuscripts, to give colors a brighter appearance and

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Scholar of the Arts: The Medieval Academic, 1847
Scholar of the Arts: The Medieval Academic, 1847

Scholar of the Arts: The Medieval Academic, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

yolk were indeed used in illumination and painting, particularly in manuscripts, to give colors a

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Waranni and a Tamarind Tree 'Ceylon, Sri Lanka'
Antique Print of Waranni and a Tamarind Tree 'Ceylon, Sri Lanka'

Antique Print of Waranni and a Tamarind Tree 'Ceylon, Sri Lanka'

Located in Langweer, NL

, some now first printed from original manuscripts others now first printed in English', printed in 1744

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Recovered History Molten Colored Rods Large Vase by David Valner
Recovered History Molten Colored Rods Large Vase by David Valner

Recovered History Molten Colored Rods Large Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

deliberately, in a controlled manner. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered History Molten Colored Rods Medium Vase by David Valner
Recovered History Molten Colored Rods Medium Vase by David Valner

Recovered History Molten Colored Rods Medium Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

destroyed deliberately, in a controlled manner. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered History Molten Colored Rods Small Vase by David Valner
Recovered History Molten Colored Rods Small Vase by David Valner

Recovered History Molten Colored Rods Small Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

destroyed deliberately, in a controlled manner. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered History Molten Colored Rods Large Vase by David Valner
Recovered History Molten Colored Rods Large Vase by David Valner

Recovered History Molten Colored Rods Large Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

destroyed deliberately, in a controlled manner. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered History Molten Colored Rods Large Vase by David Valner
Recovered History Molten Colored Rods Large Vase by David Valner

Recovered History Molten Colored Rods Large Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

deliberately, in a controlled manner. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered History Kopna Small Vase by David Valner
Recovered History Kopna Small Vase by David Valner

Recovered History Kopna Small Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

deliberately, in a controlled manner. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered History Kopna Medium Vase by David Valner
Recovered History Kopna Medium Vase by David Valner

Recovered History Kopna Medium Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

deliberately, in a controlled manner. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered History Shards Medium Vase by David Valner
Recovered History Shards Medium Vase by David Valner

Recovered History Shards Medium Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

deliberately, in a controlled manner. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered History Shards Small Vase by David Valner
Recovered History Shards Small Vase by David Valner

Recovered History Shards Small Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

deliberately, in a controlled manner. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered History Shards Large Vase by David Valner
Recovered History Shards Large Vase by David Valner

Recovered History Shards Large Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

deliberately, in a controlled manner. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recovered History Kopna Large Vase by David Valner
Recovered History Kopna Large Vase by David Valner

Recovered History Kopna Large Vase by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

deliberately, in a controlled manner. The color scheme is a visual manuscript of the history of glass

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

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An assortment of manuscripts is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, wood and hardwood, all manuscripts available were constructed with great care. Manuscripts have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Baroque, Art Deco and Regency manuscripts are consistently popular styles. Manuscripts have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Zdenek Kaplan, Claus Meyer and Robert Lee Eskridge are consistently popular.

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