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Persian Book

"Two Warriors on Horseback, Foot Soldier, and Civilians, " Persian Book Page
Located in Milwaukee, WI
by an unknown Persian artist from the late 19th century. It features a number of figures in a
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Late 19th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold Leaf

Persian Paint Lacquered Book Cover, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Persian paint decorated, lacquered and gilt book cover inset in silk wrapped mat with gilt frame
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Antique 19th Century Persian Decorative Art

Materials

Silk, Paint

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Four Figures Playing Polo in a Landscape
Located in Milwaukee, WI
numerous polo matches in his famous 'Shahnameh' (The Persian Book of Kings). This particular illumination
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

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Ink, Tempera, Laid Paper

La Sultane Daoulah - Rare Illustrated Book by Franz Toussaint - 1923
Located in Roma, IT
book in the Persian style. Text and illustrations within decorative borders, full page designs. The
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1920s Modern More Art

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Paper

Persian Hunting Manuscript Handmade Painting Miniature Art
Located in Jacksonville, FL
in opaque watercolors with Persian writing, referring to a book and page 355. Depicts an outdoor
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19th Century Paintings

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Mosaic

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Three Hunters on Horseback in a Landscape
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, in later periods being especially close to book-covers and Persian carpets, and it is thought that
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

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Ink, Tempera, Laid Paper

Hand Painted Miniature Esther Scroll, Housed in Elegantly Fashioned Silver Case
Located in New York, NY
Ashur. This rare and culturally layered symbolism evokes the ancient Persian setting of the Book of
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Sterling Silver

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Silver

Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
motifs in the late 16th and early 17th century, appearing in Persian paintings, book covers, and of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
, appearing in Persian paintings, book covers, and of course within the magnificent carpets of the Safavid
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21st Century and Contemporary Caucasian Revival Caucasian Rugs

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Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Wool

Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
late 16th and early 17th century, appearing in Persian paintings, book covers, and of course within the
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21st Century and Contemporary Caucasian Oushak Caucasian Rugs

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Eternal Reflection (Teal) Mirror Tondo Amir Fallah
Located in Draper, UT
Persian miniatures to children’s book illustrations – mingle with flowers from diverse ecosystems. The
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2010s Mixed Media

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Plexiglass

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Framed 18th-19th Century Persian Page Out of a Story Book with Animals
Located in Atlanta, GA
Framed 18th-19th century Persian page out of a story book with animals.
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Antique 19th Century Asian Decorative Art

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Wood, Paper

The Dew (La Rosee)
Located in New York, NY
double page manuscript "Adventures" and "Heroes and Villains" from the Persian Book of Kings. She lives
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2010s Other Art Style More Art

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Silk

Meadow Under The Stars
Located in New York, NY
double page manuscript "Adventures" and "Heroes and Villains" from the Persian Book of Kings. Benini
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Mixed Media

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Silk

19th Century Hand Written Persian Book
Located in London, GB
19th century oil on board of a Blacksmith Of rectangular form, the papier Mache and ebonised cover is finely painted, covered in flowers and a circular motif to the central section...
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Antique 1850s Unknown Folk Art Antiquities

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Paper

JANSEN - Decoration. (Book).
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A very scarce book printed in 1971, now long out of print, but still held to be one of the classic
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20th Century Books

JANSEN - Decoration. (Book).
JANSEN - Decoration. (Book).
H 11 in W 10 in D 1 in
"Lapis Persian Pair, " Biomorphic Hand-blown Glass Sculpture by Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Milwaukee, WI
includes information about the artwork as well as the Chihuly Persians Hardcover book with photographs and
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Glass, Blown Glass

Jansen - Decoration.
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
celebrations of the Persian Empire. A classic book for any decorators library.
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20th Century Books

Jansen - Decoration.
Jansen - Decoration.
H 11 in W 10 in D 1 in
Antique Shahnameh Epic Persian Arabic Calligraphy Book Page Vellem Panel
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique framed prayer / poem / manuscript book page from the Shahnameh epic featuring Persian
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Early 20th Century Islamic Paintings

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Paper

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Six Figures Playing Polo in a Landscape
Located in Milwaukee, WI
numerous polo matches in his famous 'Shahnameh' (The Persian Book of Kings). 11.25 x 7.63 inches, artwork
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Tempera

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Three Figures Playing Polo in a Landscape
Located in Milwaukee, WI
numerous polo matches in his famous 'Shahnameh' (The Persian Book of Kings). 10.62 x 6.25 inches, artwork
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Tempera, Laid Paper

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Two Figures Hunting in a Landscape
Located in Milwaukee, WI
miniature is a small Persian painting on paper, whether a book illustration or a separate work of art
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Ancient Persian Miniature: The Beauty of Youth - Probably 18/19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
commissioned as book illustrations for Persian illuminated manuscripts. Only the wealthiest patrons could
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18th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

10 ft. Minguren III Dining Table by George Nakashima, 1976-7
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare and dramatic, 2 board, book-matched, Persian walnut 10' long Minguren III Dining
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Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Tables

19th Century Carved Wood Persian Folding Book Stand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hand-carved antique Persian book stand made for traveling. Dalbergia latifolia wood has a striped
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Antique 19th Century Magazine Racks and Stands

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French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by Muller Freres Luneville
By Muller Fres Lunneville, Muller Frères
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco geometric chandelier signed by Muller Frères Luneville. Having six clear frosted glass globes or sphere with geometric and bird motif details. Supported by m...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Alsace Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful piece of Alsace pottery with a very rare green glaze, France, circa 1850-1900. Good but weathered condition.
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

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Earthenware

19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Alsace Jug
19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Alsace Jug
$210 Sale Price
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H 5.32 in W 5.91 in D 4.53 in
Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Oversized Moroccan candle glass lantern from Marrakesh, clear and multicolored glass adorned with filigree Moorish designs. High end traditional Moroccan hurricane candle lantern han...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

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Metal

Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech
Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech
$4,500 / item
H 40 in W 17 in D 17 in
18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This unusual table-top 'Psyche' table mirror dates from the 18th century, its wooden frame beautifully crafted from yellow-lacquered wood and decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie ...
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Antique 18th Century French Chinoiserie Table Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror
18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror
$780
H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in
Spanish 17th/ 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful hand carved standing Baroque angel figure. Unique period piece with its original paint . Spain, circa 1650-1750 Weathered. . Measurement here below includes the wooden ba...
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Spanish 17th/ 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Angel
Spanish 17th/ 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Angel
$896 Sale Price
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H 14.18 in W 6.89 in D 5.71 in
Islamic Illuminated Manuscript Pages
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of manuscript pages are 18th century and are done it water colour and gauche. The images are of people in landscapes and the colors are still quite fresh and pleasing. The ...
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Paintings

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Paper

Islamic Illuminated Manuscript Pages
Islamic Illuminated Manuscript Pages
$1,025 / set
H 15.5 in W 11.25 in D 0.75 in
Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An exceptional Dutch marquetry walnut toilet mirror with flower inlays in bone and woods. Original colour and patina. Attractive shaping to the mirror frame and drawer front. Fitted ...
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Antique 1730s Dutch Table Mirrors

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Walnut

Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
$3,514
H 32.75 in W 18 in D 10.25 in
Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact Case by
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Cartier compact case in Art Deco style, circa 1930s. Sterling silver with gold gilt interior. The exterior features engraved line pattern that radiates out from a central jewe...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact Case by
Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact Case by
$4,500
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.4 in
ABV Borsani Large storage cabinet / bar / bookcase with painted central door
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z232 ABV Borsani Large storage cabinet / bar / bookcase with central door painted on parchment by the artist Eugenio Rossi with scenes from the commedia dell'arte. Two doors in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

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Wood

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
Located in London, GB
A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
$11,716 / set
H 14.25 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
Hand Painted Middle Eastern Qajar Style Picture Photo Album
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Qajar early 1900s Persian style picture photo album, with hand painted miniature on the cover. Middle Eastern scrapbook is hand painted with 22-karat gold, wi...
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Moorish More Folk Art

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Paper

French Louis XVI Period Walnut Lit en Bibliotheque, ca. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed of light walnut in the late 18th century this remarkable "murphy bed" disguised as a bookcase cabinet complete with antique book spines and wire mesh, the top two of thre...
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Leather, Walnut

Daum Nancy French Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau wheel-carved cameo glass vase by Daum, featuring a decoration of blue flowers and light blue and grey stems and leaves on an opaque, mottled white and yellow gro...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

Silver-gilt Austro-Hungarian Sword with Islamic Style Engravings
Located in London, GB
Silver-gilt Austro-Hungarian Sword with Islamic Style Engravings Austro-Hungarian, 20th Century Sword: Width 99cm, depth 17cm Case: Height 8cm, width 109cm, depth 24cm This magnific...
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20th Century Austrian Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Silver

Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the leading English silversmith firm of the 19th century, this rare and beautifully executed beverage service by Elkington & Co. is a fantastic example of the company's in...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece
Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece
$48,500 / set
H 21 in Dm 16 in
Italian 18th century Giltwood and Oil on Canvas painting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and exceptionally detailed Italian 18th century Giltwood and Oil on Canvas painting of Achilles at the Court of Lycomedes, in the manner of Pompeo Batoni. This impressi...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings

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Giltwood

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Persian Book For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact persian book you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the abstract style, while we also have 37 abstract versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a persian book from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a persian book to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, beige, blue, brown and more. Creating a persian book has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by (after) Henri Matisse, Henri Matisse, Virginia Dehn, Roberta Fineberg and Willy Pogany are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in lithograph, paint and paper, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Persian Book?

A persian book can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $59 and the highest can go for as much as $350,000.