Islamic Illuminated Manuscript Pages

The pair of panels are done in a fine gold lacquer with bone, mother of pearl & abalone shell inlays and where made in the mid 19th century. Most likely from a cabinet and retaining ...

These elaborate and deeply carved panels are mid-20th century. The carving is very detailed and on a rather deep heavy wooden panel. All the raised areas are richly detailed and gild...

These two works commemorate the great English pastime of gentlemen hunt parties and social gatherings surrounding the land and its produce to those who own it. This very nice pair of...

This lovely and decorative painting of peasants in a bucolic setting with numerous farm animals is typical of the period and is designed to illustrate happier moments and a getting b...

This very large mixed-media on paper drawing entitled "Torso XI" 1989 of a male back torso by Michael Van Horn is both dramatic and impressive. The artist a noted fashion illustrator...

This master Painter and Sculptor was considered almost an elemental force in 20th-century modern art and his pieces across the entire expanse of 20th-century style ideals from impres...

Antique framed prayer / poem / manuscript book page from the Shahnameh epic featuring Persian / Arabic / Iranian / Islamic calligraphy arranged in geometric lattice design. The Sh...

A vintage illuminated page manuscript taken from a Thai Buddhist prayer book and set inside custom wooden frame under glass. This vintage illuminated manuscript page, delicately extracted from a Thai Buddhist prayer book, is a captivating piece of cultural history and artistry. Encased in a custom wooden frame under protective glass, it is meticulously preserved, allowing the vibrant colors and intricate details to shine through. The manuscript showcases two stunning painted scenes that flank a central text, written in the traditional Thai script. The paintings depict scenes steeped in spiritual symbolism and rich in color, with careful attention paid to each stroke and detail. The central text carries an aura of sacredness and devotion. It invites onlookers to ponder the teachings and prayers that have been passed down through generations. This framed manuscript...

Fabulous handwritten and illuminated book page. Beautiful period piece with gorgeous faded colors and typical gilded Gothic initials, France, 15th ce...

Fabulous handwritten and illuminated book page. Beautiful period piece with gorgeous faded colors and typical Gothic gilded initials, France, 15th cent...

This beautifully detailed Tibetan folk painting dates to the mid-20th century and shares traditional knowledge in the style of painted Buddhist thangkas or manuscript cards. Intended...

A miniature Indo Persian Mughal Art watercolor painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting a portrait of a Royal person, probably Jahangir, the f...