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Persian Illuminated Manuscript

Persian Illuminated Manuscript Leaf
Persian Illuminated Manuscript Leaf

Persian Illuminated Manuscript Leaf

Located in Astoria, NY

Persian Illuminated Manuscript Leaf, 19th century, Arabic script above a scene of an encampment

Category

19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug with Traditional Style
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug with Traditional Style

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

manuscript of Persian horticultural symbolism. Palmettes extend outward from the center in perfect balance

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Garden: A Vintage Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Regal Symmetry
The Imperial Garden: A Vintage Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Regal Symmetry

The Imperial Garden: A Vintage Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Regal Symmetry

Located in Dallas, TX

dynasties, poetic gatherings, and illuminated manuscripts that once defined a culture of intellectual and

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Lotus Reverie: An Antique Persian Kermanshah Masterpiece of Regal Bloom
The Lotus Reverie: An Antique Persian Kermanshah Masterpiece of Regal Bloom

The Lotus Reverie: An Antique Persian Kermanshah Masterpiece of Regal Bloom

Located in Dallas, TX

, giving the piece a dreamlike aura reminiscent of illuminated Persian manuscripts. This exquisite work of

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kandahar
Kandahar

Virginia DehnKandahar, c. 1970

$5,500

H 18 in W 20 in

Kandahar

By Virginia Dehn

Located in Fairlawn, OH

various cultures throughout the world, including Persian miniatures, illuminated manuscripts, Dutch still

Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Persephone
Persephone

Virginia DehnPersephone, 1952

$6,500

H 20.88 in W 16.75 in

Persephone

By Virginia Dehn

Located in Fairlawn, OH

miniatures, illuminated manuscripts, Dutch still life painting, Asian art, ancient Egyptian artifacts, and

Category

1950s American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Recent Sales

Burning Candle (Broken Order)

Burning Candle (Broken Order)

By Andrew Schoultz

Located in San Francisco, CA

referring to the margins of Persian miniature paintings and illuminated manuscripts or to modern geometric

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Wood Panel

Antique Minimalist Mazandaran Taupe/Red Flat-Weave Kilim Rug
Antique Minimalist Mazandaran Taupe/Red Flat-Weave Kilim Rug

Antique Minimalist Mazandaran Taupe/Red Flat-Weave Kilim Rug

Located in Milan, IT

simplest form. Geometric abstract patterned textiles already appear on Persian illuminated manuscripts of

Category

Vintage 1930s Azerbaijani Minimalist Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Minimalist Mazandaran Black/White Flat-Weave Kilim Rug
Antique Minimalist Mazandaran Black/White Flat-Weave Kilim Rug

Antique Minimalist Mazandaran Black/White Flat-Weave Kilim Rug

Located in Milan, IT

simplest form. Geometric abstract patterned textiles already appear on Persian illuminated manuscripts of

Category

Vintage 1930s Azerbaijani Minimalist Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Minimalist Mazandaran Green/Beige/Red Flat-Weave Kilim Rug
Antique Minimalist Mazandaran Green/Beige/Red Flat-Weave Kilim Rug

Antique Minimalist Mazandaran Green/Beige/Red Flat-Weave Kilim Rug

Located in Milan, IT

simplest form. Geometric abstract patterned textiles already appear on Persian illuminated manuscripts of

Category

Vintage 1930s Azerbaijani Minimalist Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Illuminated Persian Manuscript Miniature with Shahnameh Scene
Illuminated Persian Manuscript Miniature with Shahnameh Scene

Illuminated Persian Manuscript Miniature with Shahnameh Scene

Located in Astoria, NY

Illuminated framed Persian hand painted manuscript miniature depicting a scene from the epic poem

Category

Antique 19th Century Drawings

Materials

Paper

Candle Prism

Candle Prism

By Andrew Schoultz

Located in San Francisco, CA

referring to the margins of Persian miniature paintings and illuminated manuscripts or to modern geometric

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Linen, Panel

Antique Framed Persian Manuscript
Antique Framed Persian Manuscript

Antique Framed Persian Manuscript

Sold

H 16 in W 10.5 in D 1 in

Antique Framed Persian Manuscript

Located in Gallatin, TN

This is an antique framed Persian illuminated manuscript. It has Arabic script and a finely

Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

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Persian Illuminated Manuscript For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Persian illuminated manuscript you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wool and paper, every Persian illuminated manuscript was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Persian illuminated manuscript, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Persian illuminated manuscript over the years, but those crafted by Virginia Dehn and Andrew Schoultz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Persian Illuminated Manuscript?

Prices for a Persian illuminated manuscript start at $170 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $6,500.