Manuscripts

A fine set of antique stamped or carved leather inlay medallions likely produced manuscript cover inlays. Most with old Sotheby's Auction stickers to the reverse.

Romanesque Decorative Prints by H. Dolmetsch, 1890, Manuscript and Mural Designs This pair of richly colored lithographic plates by Hermann Dolmetsch, published around 1887 in Stutt...

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...

An antique Burmese set of sixteen double-sided Kammavaca or Buddhist manuscripts, written in Bali in red and black lacquer on a gold leaf ground.

Chromolithograph of manuscripts decoration, 8th-12th centuries ornaments.

Chromolithograph of manuscripts decoration, France and Germany, 8th-13th centuries ornaments.

Unique German Manuscript Broadside with Printed Border – Virgin Mary, 18th c.

A remarkable find, this original manuscript for an unpublished book, "Pila and the Lizard," along with cover art and a total of 12 Art Deco watercolors painted to illustrate the book...

Rare and complete set Burmese manuscript (KAMMAVACA) made from thick cloth coated with gold and lacquer in nice condition.

Turkish Miniature Paintings and Manuscripts from the Collection of Edwin Binney, Binney, Edwin (1973) Examples of the Turkish pictorial arts outside the Topkapu Saray Library in I...

A striking and authentic pair of Tuscan antiphonal manuscript leaves, dating from the late 15th to early 16th century, beautifully preserved on vellum.

Unlike the illustrated manuscripts of earlier periods, many Qajar miniatures were conceived as independent works intended for inclusion in albums, where they could be admired individ...

MUDRA OF ESOTERIC BUDDHISM A set of 10 handwritten practitioner’s charts depicting various mudras (symbolic hand gestures) used in Mikkyo — Japanese Esoteric Buddhism. These gesture...

A set of antique Lanna Thai wooden manuscript bookmark with stand. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size of bookmark only: Length 45.7 - 52.5 C.M. / Width 3 - 3.7 C.M. / Thickness 1 - 1....

A set of antique Lanna Thai wooden manuscript bookmark with stand. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size of bookmark only: Length 39.1 - 49.9 C.M. / Width 3.5 - 4 C.M. / Thickness 1 C.M.

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

Chromolithograph of motifs from metalwork and manuscripts 12th-15th centuries ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

The oval composition benefits from generous matting that emphasizes its manuscript-like character. Please note: This print is sold unframed.

Text blocks strong and complete. Manuscript inserts preserved. (The photos are part of the description.)

The scale and clarity of the notation are characteristic of liturgical manuscripts intended for use by monastic or cathedral choirs.

The image draws inspiration from medieval manuscript illumination, combining historical research with decorative artistry.

Islamic Art Reference Book, Xavier Guerrand Hermès Collection, Oriental Art Catalogue, Persian Miniatures, Arabic Calligraphy, Ottoman Art, Mughal Art, Safavid Art, Andalusian Art, A...

The outer compartments would have held different inks or pigments used in manuscript production, while the raised central reservoir is thought to have served as a rinse well for the ...

Most of his imagery was drawn directly from manuscripts in the British Museum and the Bodleian Library.

A beautifully preserved medieval illuminated manuscript leaf on vellum (animal skin), dating to circa 1350–1450, originating from Europe.

A rare and visually striking pair of large-format antiphonal manuscript leaves, dating to the late 15th- early 16th century and likely originating from Tuscany, Italy.

The figures are depicted in richly colored garments based on authentic medieval sources, including illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, paintings, tomb effigies, and historical monume...

Mozart is gracefully depicted in his traditional 18th-century attire, holding a musical manuscript in his hand, a tribute to his unparalleled genius.

The style and layout of this manuscript suggest that it originated in northern Spain.

Engraved by Willem Blaeu and first issued in 1635, it is based primarily on the groundbreaking manuscript map of 1614 by the Dutch explorer and fur trader Adriaen Block, making it th...

The facsimiles capture the subtle wear and patina of the historic manuscript, lending them an authentic, timeworn appearance.

., 8-15/16" x 6-1/4", limited to 600 numbered copies, signed by the publisher, this being copy #15, with an Autograph Manuscript leaf bound into Volume I. illustrated, bound in 3/4 g...

The handwritten markings reference fragmented manuscript traditions associated with the Judean desert, where text, ritual, and daily life often intersected in objects both functional...

Camille Bonnard's costume publications were based on extensive research into historical paintings, manuscripts, sculptures, and monuments. His work became highly influential among ar...

(Jennifer Harris for DNB) The Appendix lists the manuscripts that were the source of the illustrations, including the Bodleian Library at Oxford, The British Museum and the Royal Lib...

This antique Tabriz is more than a decorative piece-it is a woven manuscript of Persian artistic tradition. Its monumental scale, balanced design, and nuanced colors make it a rare a...

Subtle abrash moves through the field in shimmering waves, recalling the shifting colors of desert sand or the faded pages of an ancient manuscript. A cool blue border frames the co...

The box displays illustrations on multiple sides and across the lid, creating a continuous narrative composition reminiscent of mid-century artist-made objects and illustrated manusc...

His meticulously researched plates were based on authentic sources including paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, and monuments. The publication became an important reference work for...

What makes this runner truly remarkable is the outstanding clarity and depth of the figures, likely inspired by Safavid-period manuscript painting. These motifs were often commission...

Mercuri based his illustrations on authentic monuments, paintings, sculptures, illuminated manuscripts, and historical sources. Rather than being imaginative recreations, these plate...

His illustrations drew upon manuscripts, frescoes, sculptures, and historical monuments throughout Europe.

The text appears to include phrases like "ADBF" and references to ecclesiastical Latin, giving it a medieval manuscript aesthetic.

Drawing from medieval manuscripts, church treasures, stained glass, liturgical textiles, and sculptural sources, he transformed historical research into highly decorative works of art.

Vandekar of Knightsbridge Historical Context Georg Eberhard Rumphius (1627–1702) spent fifty years on the island of Amboina in the Moluccas as a botanist for the Dutch East India Co...

These finely executed lithographs were issued by the renowned Parisian publishers Goupil & Vibert and were drawn from authentic monuments, paintings, sculptures, and manuscript sourc...

The Lamas would rest manuscripts on the top of the pegam; successively read pages were leaned against the vertical back panel." 12" x 34.5" x 42.75" (Width x Depth x Height)

The decorative schemes are richly composed with symmetrical arabesques, scrolling foliage, rosettes, and ornamental cartouches inspired by the visual language of Persian manuscript i...

Henle Verlag Urtext edition — edited by Ernst Herttrich from the autograph, a manuscript copy, and the first edition ("nach dem Autograph, einer Abschrift und der Erstausgabe") — wit...

Similar examples can be found in major museum collections, where they are celebrated not only for their craftsmanship but also for the way they reflect the broader visual language of...

When a traveling family, monk, or lama set up camp, the table would be unpacked to serve two main functions: Portable Altar: It acted as a temporary, sacred Buddhist shrine to suppor...

Bound in contemporary full black leather with gilt decoration and lettering to the spine. An early manuscript ownership signature and dated inscription are present on the front page.

The figure is stylized, with a sinuous treatment of volume and decorative details on the trunk, ears, and limbs that evoke Eastern influences and ancient natural history manuscripts....

Decorative endpapers. An early manuscript ownership inscription and a devotional engraving are present on the front endpaper.

For Taburet, working in a region saturated with Celtic legend and ancient symbolic imagery, solar forms carried genuine cultural meaning — a continuity between the prehistoric standi...

Complete volume measuring 16 x 10 cm. A manuscript ownership inscription in an early hand is present on the endpaper, indicating historical provenance.

This table model can be seen in the manuscript by P. Favardin. The dedicated page is also available in the photo gallery.