Manuscripts

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

The chest was likely used as to store and view books and manuscripts in men's study and doubled its function as a desk.

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

Indian Mutiny, a framed display of hand-painted button miniatures of 6 Indian leaders who escaped execution after the Indian mutiny, c. 1860, circular head and shoulders miniatures p...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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...

The shelf above can hold a few manuscripts and books. In very well-preserved and original condition, the table shows striking grains on the surface and exudes a sense of austere bea...

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

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;...

The third plate highlights *Weberei und Manuskriptmalerei* (Weaving and Manuscript Painting), and features brilliant examples of Persian textile and miniature design.

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...

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...

Large manuscript sheet with Gregorian Chant on parchment "Sacerdos In Eternum" Gregorian Chant composition book sheet as wall decoration, Spain before XVth century This sheet is a ...

The standing heavenly being holds a manuscript with a brush in the right hand writing scripture on an accordian style book while standing on a lotus pedestal.

Striking folding X-frame design, offering a sculptural and practical display for books or manuscripts Crafted from select mahogany, with deep caramel tones and fine grain interest Fa...

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...

Created using various sources, including manuscripts from the Colonial Office and surveys from the Australian Agricultural Company, it outlines counties with colored borders and mark...

They were discovered in the Villa dei Papyri during an exploratory campaign that lasted from 1750 to 1765 outside the Herculaneum site. 93 works of art were discovered in this villa,...

It would have been inspired by illuminated manuscripts, Vatican frescoes, or wall panels within ecclesiastical palaces.

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

SYNOPSIS: As Lucas Corso investigates the authenticity of a manuscript by Alexander Dumas–received from a man later found hanged–he becomes embroiled in a search for a rare book of s...

This finely crafted ink-on-paper manuscript from 1903 features the Yizkor and El Male Rachamim prayers, traditional Jewish memorial prayers recited for the souls of the deceased.

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...

He worked from original manuscripts from the Record Office and Hatfield House.

The engraving reflects the French interest in the region, both through their colonial settlement in Pondicherry and through the influence of Jesuit missionaries, whose manuscript map...

Keywords: Medieval woman, Gothic Revival, historical costume, 15th-century dress, hand-colored print, antique French engraving, 1845, courtly attire, illuminated manuscript style, no...

Light scattered spotting and small handling marks; occasional marginal smudges; faint tide line at lower margin on some sheets; tiny edge nicks and short tears confined to blank marg...

Condition: Good condition with moderate age toning and minor foxing in the margins. A faint manuscript mark in the upper margin, not affecting the image.

Plate XXVII from L'Ornement Polychrome, it captures the mathematical beauty and spiritual elegance of Islamic design as seen in manuscript illumination, ceramic tiles, and architectu...

Chromolithograph of ornaments from 14th century manuscripts ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

The portrait notes that it is based on a drawing in a manuscript book now in the Library of Lambeth, which is likely a reference to the Lambeth Palace Library, the historic library o...

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

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

Chromolithograph of ornaments from Italian manuscripts 16th and 17th centuries ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

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

Chromolithograph of margin decorations from manuscripts 15th and 16th centuries ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

Chromolithograph of interlace and other ornaments from 16th century manuscripts ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

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

This style of illustration is reminiscent of historical manuscripts, which often included detailed portraits of royalty, complete with symbolic elements such as crests and coats of a...

Chromolithograph of jewelry designs from Italian manuscripts 15th and 16th centuries ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

Chromolithograph of from Italian and French manuscripts 15th and 16th centuries ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

Chromolithograph of initials and ornaments from a Florentine manuscripts 16th century ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.