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Hand-Colored Print of Ancient American Figures, Pre-1500 Indigenous Art, ca.1880
Hand-Colored Print of Ancient American Figures, Pre-1500 Indigenous Art, ca.1880

Hand-Colored Print of Ancient American Figures, Pre-1500 Indigenous Art, ca.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

The composition presents a collection of small vignettes inspired by archaeological sources, temple reliefs, codices, and early colonial manuscript drawings. At the top are elaborate...

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Antique 1880s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Tree Full of Parrots Hand Embroidered White & Gold Cocktail Napkins Set of 4
Tree Full of Parrots Hand Embroidered White & Gold Cocktail Napkins Set of 4

Tree Full of Parrots Hand Embroidered White & Gold Cocktail Napkins Set of 4

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

According to the 17th century Indian manuscript, “The Book of Dreams”, encountering this avian spectacle in dreams is deemed profoundly fortunate, made more so living amongst the tre...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Barware

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Gajasimha Hand Embroidered White Placemat, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Gajasimha Hand Embroidered White Placemat, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Gajasimha Hand Embroidered White Placemat, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Our collection inspired by this mythical guardian from the 17th century Indian manuscript, “The Book of Dreams”, attracts not just protection, but the combined blessings of the lion'...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Tree Full of Parrots Hand Embroidered White & Gold Napkin, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Tree Full of Parrots Hand Embroidered White & Gold Napkin, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Tree Full of Parrots Hand Embroidered White & Gold Napkin, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

According to the 17th century Indian manuscript, “The Book of Dreams”, encountering this avian spectacle in dreams is deemed profoundly fortunate, made more so living amongst the tre...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Gajasimha Hand Embroidered White & Gold Cocktail Napkins Set of 4
Gajasimha Hand Embroidered White & Gold Cocktail Napkins Set of 4

Gajasimha Hand Embroidered White & Gold Cocktail Napkins Set of 4

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Our collection inspired by this mythical guardian from the 17th century Indian manuscript, “The Book of Dreams”, attracts not just protection, but the combined blessings of the lion'...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Barware

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Gajasimha Hand Embroidered White & Gold Napkin, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Gajasimha Hand Embroidered White & Gold Napkin, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Gajasimha Hand Embroidered White & Gold Napkin, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Our collection inspired by this mythical guardian from the 17th century Indian manuscript, “The Book of Dreams”, attracts not just protection, but the combined blessings of the lion'...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton, Linen

New Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Contemporary Style
New Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Contemporary Style

New Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Contemporary Style

Located in Dallas, TX

To possess this extraordinary work of art is to acquire more than a decorative piece—it is to hold a woven manuscript of history, a modern heirloom that transcends trend.

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Crimson Sanctuary: A Persian Hereke Masterpiece of Devotion and Distinction
The Crimson Sanctuary: A Persian Hereke Masterpiece of Devotion and Distinction

The Crimson Sanctuary: A Persian Hereke Masterpiece of Devotion and Distinction

Located in Dallas, TX

At the heart of the composition, the prayer niche unfolds like an illuminated manuscript, framed by architectural columns and crowned with a profusion of stylized florals.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Coptic Costume and Textile Plate, Hand-Colored Print c.1880
Antique Coptic Costume and Textile Plate, Hand-Colored Print c.1880

Antique Coptic Costume and Textile Plate, Hand-Colored Print c.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

Their linear, stylized forms reflect the aesthetic of early Christian wall paintings and manuscript illumination. Together, these details provide a rare and informative overview of C...

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Antique 1880s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Unusual Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji
Unusual Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji

Unusual Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji

Located in Atlanta, GA

Made form solid pine, the relatively large cabinet was placed in men's study and used to store books, manuscripts as well as other scholarly items. The multi-functional piece was als...

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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios by Paul Crist, Twisted Vine Lamp Base, USA Circa 1990s
Tiffany Studios by Paul Crist, Twisted Vine Lamp Base, USA Circa 1990s

Tiffany Studios by Paul Crist, Twisted Vine Lamp Base, USA Circa 1990s

By Paul Crist Studios, Tiffany Studios

Located in PARIS, FR

As new research surfaced, the manuscript underwent continuous refinement and revision.

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1990s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

New Modern Light Gray Turkish Oushak Carpet with Transitional Style
New Modern Light Gray Turkish Oushak Carpet with Transitional Style

New Modern Light Gray Turkish Oushak Carpet with Transitional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

It is more than a rug—it is a woven manuscript of cultural memory, made sustainable through time-honored techniques that honor both people and planet.

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Dreamscape Blue Embroidered Cushion Small, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Dreamscape Blue Embroidered Cushion Small, Viya By Vikram Goyal

Dreamscape Blue Embroidered Cushion Small, Viya By Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Dreamscape Blue Cushion Small in Linen, Viya By Vikram Goyal Behold the tangible embodiment of a reverie – a whimsical collection of textiles inspired by the 17th-century Rajput man...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Dreamscape Blackbuck Multicolor Embroidered Cushion Large, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Dreamscape Blackbuck Multicolor Embroidered Cushion Large, Viya By Vikram Goyal

Dreamscape Blackbuck Multicolor Embroidered Cushion Large, Viya By Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Dreamscape Blackbuck Multicolor Cushion Large in Linen, Viya By Vikram Goyal Behold the tangible embodiment of a reverie – a whimsical collection of textiles inspired by the 17th-ce...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Dreamscape Leophant Multicolor Embroidered Cushion Large, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Dreamscape Leophant Multicolor Embroidered Cushion Large, Viya By Vikram Goyal

Dreamscape Leophant Multicolor Embroidered Cushion Large, Viya By Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Dreamscape Leophant Multicolor Cushion Large in Linen, Viya By Vikram Goyal Behold the tangible embodiment of a reverie – a whimsical collection of textiles inspired by the 17th-cen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

The Anatolian Radiance: A Vintage Turkish Kilim of Geometric Grace
The Anatolian Radiance: A Vintage Turkish Kilim of Geometric Grace

The Anatolian Radiance: A Vintage Turkish Kilim of Geometric Grace

Located in Dallas, TX

Woven with precision and a sense of pride, it reflects centuries of tradition where kilims were not merely functional textiles but cultural manuscripts. The rug’s symphony of teal, b...

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Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tree Full of Parrots Trinket Box in Brass & Semi Precious Stone
Tree Full of Parrots Trinket Box in Brass & Semi Precious Stone

Tree Full of Parrots Trinket Box in Brass & Semi Precious Stone

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

According to the 17th century Indian manuscript, “The Book of Dreams”, encountering this avian spectacle in dreams is deemed profoundly fortunate, made more so living amongst the tre...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

The Guardian of the Highlands: A Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Masterpiece
The Guardian of the Highlands: A Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Masterpiece

The Guardian of the Highlands: A Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Masterpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

Woven in the tribal highlands of the Caucasus during the late 19th century, this antique Kazak rug is an extraordinary textile manuscript of geometry and symbology. Its exceptional f...

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Echoes of the Mesa: A Timeless Crystal Weaving of Prestige and Provenance
Echoes of the Mesa: A Timeless Crystal Weaving of Prestige and Provenance

Echoes of the Mesa: A Timeless Crystal Weaving of Prestige and Provenance

Located in Dallas, TX

This is not merely a textile—it is a woven manuscript of endurance, refinement, and heritage. The Crystal design lineage represents a rare marriage of technical mastery and poetic mi...

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Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Signature Vase Motif: A hallmark of Kerman weaving, featuring ornate vases from which floral arrangements emerge Intricate Floral & Palmette Design: Includes sickle leaves, trees, my...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Signature Vase Motif: A hallmark of Kerman weaving, featuring ornate vases from which floral arrangements emerge Intricate Floral & Palmette Design: Includes sickle leaves, trees, my...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Fine Antique Korean Scholar Desk Ch'aeksang Joseon Dynasty
Fine Antique Korean Scholar Desk Ch'aeksang Joseon Dynasty

Fine Antique Korean Scholar Desk Ch'aeksang Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

The piece, taking the form of the prototype sutra desk originally used by the monks in the Buddhism temple to read manuscript, features a top plank with raised edges covered in brass...

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

The Arabian Nights Entertainments, Illustrated by Louis Rhead, 1925
The Arabian Nights Entertainments, Illustrated by Louis Rhead, 1925

The Arabian Nights Entertainments, Illustrated by Louis Rhead, 1925

By Louis Rhead

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

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...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Books

Materials

Paper

Serge Lifar Photography by Lucien Clergue Original 1954 Print
Serge Lifar Photography by Lucien Clergue Original 1954 Print

Serge Lifar Photography by Lucien Clergue Original 1954 Print

By Lucien

Located in Paris, FR

The photography is signed on the bottom right. Manuscript dedication on the back "Souvenir of an Arlesian admirer, Andre Bernard, Arles July 54 the 1st".

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Vintage 1950s French Photography

Materials

Paper

The Midnight Garden: Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug of Persian Floral Grandeur
The Midnight Garden: Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug of Persian Floral Grandeur

The Midnight Garden: Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug of Persian Floral Grandeur

Located in Dallas, TX

The palette is one of muted opulence—gilded saffron, parchment cream, soft taupe, and mahogany red—rendered in natural wool, whose soft sheen captures light and gives the design an a...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Corridor of Grace: Vintage Chinese Tabriz Runner with Mina Khani Elegance
The Corridor of Grace: Vintage Chinese Tabriz Runner with Mina Khani Elegance

The Corridor of Grace: Vintage Chinese Tabriz Runner with Mina Khani Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

Richly hued blossoms in red, soft terracotta, dusty rose, and sky blue emerge like precious blooms in a classical Persian manuscript, while the subtle use of sage and navy lends dept...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Sculpted Serenity: A Vintage Indian High-Low Rug of Organic Modern Elegance
The Sculpted Serenity: A Vintage Indian High-Low Rug of Organic Modern Elegance

The Sculpted Serenity: A Vintage Indian High-Low Rug of Organic Modern Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

This vintage Indian high-low rug transcends its utilitarian purpose to become a cherished treasure—a tactile manuscript of design history that whispers prestige into any setting.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Decorative Set of 3 Antique Botanical Prints, Wildflowers of Leipzig 1690s
Decorative Set of 3 Antique Botanical Prints, Wildflowers of Leipzig 1690s

Decorative Set of 3 Antique Botanical Prints, Wildflowers of Leipzig 1690s

Located in Langweer, NL

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...

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Antique Late 17th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Hispano-Moresque Mudéjar Bone-Inlaid Walnut Chest
 - Spain, 16th century
Hispano-Moresque Mudéjar Bone-Inlaid Walnut Chest
 - Spain, 16th century

Hispano-Moresque Mudéjar Bone-Inlaid Walnut Chest
 - Spain, 16th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

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

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Walnut

Set of 3 Byzantine Style Prints by H. Dolmetsch from Ornamentenschatz, 1887
Set of 3 Byzantine Style Prints by H. Dolmetsch from Ornamentenschatz, 1887

Set of 3 Byzantine Style Prints by H. Dolmetsch from Ornamentenschatz, 1887

Located in Langweer, NL

They illustrate a spectacular array of mosaics, enamel work, manuscript illuminations, and textile patterns typical of Eastern Roman (Byzantine) decorative traditions.

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Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Middle Ages Decorative Ornament – Rich Romanesque Borders & Motifs, c.1869
Middle Ages Decorative Ornament – Rich Romanesque Borders & Motifs, c.1869

Middle Ages Decorative Ornament – Rich Romanesque Borders & Motifs, c.1869

Located in Langweer, NL

Set against a deep red background, this richly colored chromolithograph brings together a stunning array of medieval motifs: – Stylized birds, floral scrolls, and dragons rendered in...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Renaissance Decorative Borders & Panels – Richly Colored Grotesques, 1869
Renaissance Decorative Borders & Panels – Richly Colored Grotesques, 1869

Renaissance Decorative Borders & Panels – Richly Colored Grotesques, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

Several cartouches—central oval or round panels once used for coats of arms or inscriptions—remain intentionally blank, a design practice that offered space for personalization in Re...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

The Garden of Paradise: A Signed Turkish Silk Hereke Tree of Life Masterpiece
The Garden of Paradise: A Signed Turkish Silk Hereke Tree of Life Masterpiece

The Garden of Paradise: A Signed Turkish Silk Hereke Tree of Life Masterpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

The enchanting garden is animated by lotus blossoms, rosettes, and leaf-laced vines, all artfully encircling the central tree in a timeless rhythm that echoes illuminated Ottoman man...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Possibly from Chungcheong Do, located in the central west of Korean peninsula, this Bandaji of a relatively small scale was made specifically to store books and manuscripts in men's ...

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Iron

Decorative Antique Botanicals – Cracca, Genista & Coronilla, Leipzig 1690s
Decorative Antique Botanicals – Cracca, Genista & Coronilla, Leipzig 1690s

Decorative Antique Botanicals – Cracca, Genista & Coronilla, Leipzig 1690s

Located in Langweer, NL

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;...

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Antique Late 17th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Extensive Collection of Gothic Artwork from Ornamentenschatz, 1887
Extensive Collection of Gothic Artwork from Ornamentenschatz, 1887

Extensive Collection of Gothic Artwork from Ornamentenschatz, 1887

Located in Langweer, NL

The prints showcase a diverse array of Gothic motifs and designs including stained glass, manuscripts, textiles, architectural details, and decorative panels.

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Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

16th Century Renaissance Borders – Ornamental Panels, Plate LXXI, 1869
16th Century Renaissance Borders – Ornamental Panels, Plate LXXI, 1869

16th Century Renaissance Borders – Ornamental Panels, Plate LXXI, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Renaissance Decorative Panels – 16th–17th Century Ornament, Plate LXIX, 1869
Renaissance Decorative Panels – 16th–17th Century Ornament, Plate LXIX, 1869

Renaissance Decorative Panels – 16th–17th Century Ornament, Plate LXIX, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Renaissance Scrollwork with Cherubs & Grotesques – Classical Ornament, 1869
Renaissance Scrollwork with Cherubs & Grotesques – Classical Ornament, 1869

Renaissance Scrollwork with Cherubs & Grotesques – Classical Ornament, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Celtic Knotwork and Borders – Antique Print of Interlacing Patterns, c.1869
Celtic Knotwork and Borders – Antique Print of Interlacing Patterns, c.1869

Celtic Knotwork and Borders – Antique Print of Interlacing Patterns, c.1869

Located in Langweer, NL

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Renaissance Ornament Panel with Mythological Figures & Scrollwork – ca. 1869
Renaissance Ornament Panel with Mythological Figures & Scrollwork – ca. 1869

Renaissance Ornament Panel with Mythological Figures & Scrollwork – ca. 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

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 ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Renaissance Decorative Friezes – Grotesques, Cherubs & Heraldry, Plate LI, 1869
Renaissance Decorative Friezes – Grotesques, Cherubs & Heraldry, Plate LI, 1869

Renaissance Decorative Friezes – Grotesques, Cherubs & Heraldry, Plate LI, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

New Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
New Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

New Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Rooted in centuries of Anatolian weaving tradition, this hand knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug emerges like a rediscovered manuscript—its patterns imbued with echoes of empire,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Napoleon III Mantel  clock  in Black marble and bronce philosopher sculture
Napoleon III Mantel  clock  in Black marble and bronce philosopher sculture

Napoleon III Mantel clock in Black marble and bronce philosopher sculture

By Paris Studio

Located in Valladolid, ES

Napoleon III Mantel clock in Black marble clock surmounted by a patinated bronze representing a Greek writer or philosopher holding the a manuscript on his knees One of a kind an...

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Hand Painted Stone by Ilya Schor
A Hand Painted Stone by Ilya Schor

A Hand Painted Stone by Ilya Schor

Located in New York, NY

Schor’s signature style—rooted in Jewish tradition and illuminated manuscript art—is evident in the rich earthy reds, deep blues, and gold accents, creating a visually striking and d...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Stone

Antique Gothic Judaica Box with Kabbalistic Seals and Sacred Texts
Antique Gothic Judaica Box with Kabbalistic Seals and Sacred Texts

Antique Gothic Judaica Box with Kabbalistic Seals and Sacred Texts

Located in Doha, QA

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

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paper

The Ruby Garden: Vintage Chinese Art Deco Tree of Life Rug of Imperial Elegance
The Ruby Garden: Vintage Chinese Art Deco Tree of Life Rug of Imperial Elegance

The Ruby Garden: Vintage Chinese Art Deco Tree of Life Rug of Imperial Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

Perfect for gallery-style interiors, heritage estates, or luxury hospitality spaces, this rug is more than décor—it is a living manuscript of elegance and meaning. Abrash. Hand knot...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay
Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay

Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay

Located in Plainview, NY

The two cabinet doors have Korean manuscripts on each side adding authenticity and historical touch to this unique piece.

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Antique 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

1963 Gordon Bunshaft's Personal Ezra Stoller Photographs of Beinecke Library
1963 Gordon Bunshaft's Personal Ezra Stoller Photographs of Beinecke Library

1963 Gordon Bunshaft's Personal Ezra Stoller Photographs of Beinecke Library

By Ezra Stoller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of eight original photographs from 1963 of the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Yale University, taken by the celebrated architectural photographer Ezra Stoll...

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Photography

Materials

Paper

Renaissance Ornament Print – “Por la Gracia de Dios” with Cherubs & Scrollwork
Renaissance Ornament Print – “Por la Gracia de Dios” with Cherubs & Scrollwork

Renaissance Ornament Print – “Por la Gracia de Dios” with Cherubs & Scrollwork

Located in Langweer, NL

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

17th Century Decorative Motifs – Baroque Ornamentation, Plate LXXIV, 1869
17th Century Decorative Motifs – Baroque Ornamentation, Plate LXXIV, 1869

17th Century Decorative Motifs – Baroque Ornamentation, Plate LXXIV, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Indian Floral Motifs – Antique Print of Decorative Patterns from India, c.1869
Indian Floral Motifs – Antique Print of Decorative Patterns from India, c.1869

Indian Floral Motifs – Antique Print of Decorative Patterns from India, c.1869

Located in Langweer, NL

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Middle Ages Interlace Motifs – Antique Print of Medieval Knotwork Patterns, 1869
Middle Ages Interlace Motifs – Antique Print of Medieval Knotwork Patterns, 1869

Middle Ages Interlace Motifs – Antique Print of Medieval Knotwork Patterns, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Middle Ages Decorative Motifs – Gothic Tile and Border Designs, c.1869
Middle Ages Decorative Motifs – Gothic Tile and Border Designs, c.1869

Middle Ages Decorative Motifs – Gothic Tile and Border Designs, c.1869

Located in Langweer, NL

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Byzantine Motifs Print – Antique Religious & Architectural Patterns, 1869
Byzantine Motifs Print – Antique Religious & Architectural Patterns, 1869

Byzantine Motifs Print – Antique Religious & Architectural Patterns, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

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Manuscripts For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Manuscripts?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $896, while they’re typically $59 on the low end and $28,000 highest priced.