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"Fraktur Deer Sketch" by James C. Baker, Dated 1886
By James C. Baker
Located in Chicago, IL
and broken pen strokes, fraktur served as a kind of illuminated manuscript found in book plates
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Late 19th Century American Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Paper

Fine Antique Silk Tabriz Rug 4x6
Located in Port Washington, NY
illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted miniatures and fabricated metal work in the Safavid style
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19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Illuminated Manuscript

Austrian Silver Gilt, Rock Crystal and Enamel Comport Bowl, c 1890
Located in London, GB
its claws. These creatures are in the style of the beasts found on the pages of medieval illuminated
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19th Century Austrian Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Rock Crystal

Restauration Tripod Bronze Inkwell Decorated With Fantastic Animals
Located in Paris, FR
plug. This decoration is inspired by the medieval bestiary which decorated the illuminated manuscripts
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Early 19th Century French Medieval Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Bronze

Giuseppe Solenghi Italian Milan Landscape
Located in Roma, IT
and 1900 he devoted himself to the reproduction of illuminated manuscripts. After World War I he
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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Wood

A Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted miniatures and
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Illuminated Manuscript

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
patronage of Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts
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19th Century Persian Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
significance. The luminous ivory ground, softened by age and echoing the parchment of illuminated manuscripts
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Wool

Alphonse Mucha s Le Pater: "Lead Us Not Into Temptation" 1899 lithograph
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Chicago, IL
envisioned. The title page, prayer plates, and illuminated manuscript pages were printed using stone
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Lithograph

Floral Still Life
Located in London, GB
, they also used them to decorate illuminated manuscripts. Objects like coins, seashells, and bushels of
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1920s Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Oil

Crucifix ‘Corpus Christi’ Neogothic Frame, 20th Century, Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Madrid, ES
these figures were made to be placed in processional crosses, tops of illuminated manuscripts, chests
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15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Enamel, Other, Copper

A highly important Mughal Indian Cannon captured at Copal Droog, 1858
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
on the top left of the illuminated manuscript on page 50 show a cannon with a similar ripple pattern
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18th Century Indian Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Bronze

Butterfly Box
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
illuminated manuscripts while his flowers bring the Mackintosh Rose to mind. As a craftsman in the art of
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Copper

Crucified Christ ‘Corpus Christi’ Copper, Enamel, Jet Limoges, 12th-13th Century
By Limoges
Located in Madrid, ES
processional crosses, tops of illuminated manuscripts, chests, etc., and that, frequently, only the Christ has
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15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Enamel, Other, Copper

Art Nouveau Seabed Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
social commentary. Clearly, Daguet understood the appeal an illuminated manuscript held for an
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Copper, Steel

Viper Box
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
illuminated bestiary manuscripts, some of the most popular texts dating from the Middle Ages. A coiled snake
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Brass

Indian Illuminated Manuscript Painting, Possibly Jain, circa 1500
Located in New York, NY
Indian illuminated manuscript painting, possibly Jain, circa 1500 in ink opaque watercolor and gold
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Gold

Illuminated Manuscript Ornament – Middle Ages Decorative Borders and Motifs 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Illuminated Manuscript Ornament – Middle Ages Decorative Borders and Motifs, c.1869 This richly
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Illuminated Manuscript

Materials

Paper

Le Pater: "Thy Kingdom Come" 1899 illuminated manuscript by Alphonse Mucha
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Chicago, IL
Alphonse Mucha's hand-colored pochoir illuminated manuscript plate of Thy Kingdom Come from his
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Illuminated Manuscript

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Framed Dual Sided Illuminated Manuscript Book of Hours, 15th Century
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an antique, illuminated, Book of Hours manuscript, circa 15th century. In
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Illuminated Manuscript

Materials

Paper

Pl. 33 Antique Print of Indo Persian Motifs from Manuscript, Racinet, circa 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
margins of Illuminated manuscript ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste
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Late 19th Century Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Paper

Un Jardin sur l Oronte
Located in Wilton, CT
"This book rivals the illuminated manuscript with its rich use of golds, vignettes and initials
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1920s Art Deco Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Woodcut

Pl. 72 Antique Print of Middle Ages Jewelry Design by Racinet circa 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
from illuminated manuscripts 15th century ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement
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Late 19th Century Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Paper

Antique Print of Middle Ages Frames and Ornaments, circa 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
ornaments from illuminated manuscripts, Western Europe ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement
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Late 19th Century Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Paper

Pl. 44 Antique Print of "Celtic" Ornaments 7th-9th Centuries by Racinet
Located in Langweer, NL
" Ornaments from illuminated manuscripts 7th-9th centuries ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement
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Late 19th Century Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Paper

Russian Orthodox Church, Middle 19th Century
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Unsigned An Illuminated manuscript folio from a Russian Old Believers manuscript with Neumes, from
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Mid-19th Century Old Masters Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Pigment

Japanese Marks and Seals by James Lord Bowes, First Edition
By James Lord Bowes 1
Located in valatie, NY
, Pottery; part II, illuminated manuscripts and printed books; part III, lacquer, enamels, metal, wood
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19th Century English Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Paper

1860s French Oak Cabinet with Carved Vine Panels
Located in High Point, NC
The intricacy of the carved panelling gives this oak cabinet the impression of an illuminated
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Oak

Medieval Style Illuminated Framed Latin Manuscript Page
Located in Astoria, NY
19th century Medieval Style hand-illuminated Latin manuscript page with old enhanced initial
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19th Century European Medieval Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Paper

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
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19th Century Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Paper

Le Pater: "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" 1899 lithograph by Alphonse Mucha
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Chicago, IL
Alphonse Mucha's hand-colored pochoir illuminated manuscript plate of Give Us This Day Our Daily
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Illuminated Manuscript

Materials

Lithograph

19th Century North African Illuminated Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves Set of 10
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful group of 10 colorful pages of a 19th century North African prayer book with expressive calligraphic script and gilt highlights. These are truly miniature works of art, they...
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Early 19th Century Algerian Islamic Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Paper

French Roman Missal, Notebook and Coins/Rosary Purse Set Dated 1878
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
framed by figural engravings similar to illuminated manuscripts. The Missal, the Notepad and the
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Silver

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Two Figures Hunting in a Landscape
Located in Milwaukee, WI
The present illuminated page was once part of a larger manuscript, as evidenced by the tears along
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19th Century Other Art Style Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Gold Leaf

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Six Figures Playing Polo in a Landscape
Located in Milwaukee, WI
traditions of miniatures in illuminated manuscripts. Although there is an equally well-established Persian
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19th Century Other Art Style Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Ink, Tempera

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Three Figures Playing Polo in a Landscape
Located in Milwaukee, WI
the Western and Byzantine traditions of miniatures in illuminated manuscripts. Although there is an
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19th Century Other Art Style Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Ink, Tempera, Laid Paper

Original 1894 poster by Eugène Grasset - Jeanne d Arc Sarah Bernhardt
By Eugène Grasset
Located in PARIS, FR
illuminated manuscripts while enhancing Bernhardt's ethereal yet commanding stage presence. Eugène Grasset
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Francesco Trevisani (attr.), Scourging of Christ, early XVIII, oil on canvas
Located in Florence, IT
. However, it was normally depicted in predellas or illuminated manuscripts, while to find the single
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Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Canvas, Oil

Ancient Persian Miniature: The Beauty of Youth - Probably 18/19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
comparable to the Western and Byzantine traditions of miniatures in illuminated manuscripts. The art of
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18th Century Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Ink

Art Nouveau Celtic Immortality Repoussé Casket by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
historiated initials in early-Christian illuminated manuscripts from the British Isles dating from the 8th and
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Brass, Enamel, Steel

Chasse of Immortality
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
historiated initials in early-Christian illuminated manuscripts from the British Isles dating from the 8th and
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Early 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Brass, Iron

Pl. 71 Antique Print of Armenian Motifs from an Illuminated Gospel by Racinet
Located in Langweer, NL
illuminated gospel manuscripts 16th century ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by
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Late 19th Century Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Paper

Switzerland Swiss Folk Art Print Artist Arthur Szyk Judaica Cartoonist
By Arthur Szyk
Located in Surfside, FL
renaissance painting, especially illuminated manuscripts from those periods. Unlike most caricaturists, Szyk
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Color

U.S.S.R Russian Folk Art Print Judaica Jewish Artist Cartoonist Arthur Szyk
By Arthur Szyk
Located in Surfside, FL
renaissance painting, especially illuminated manuscripts from those periods. Unlike most caricaturists, Szyk
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Color

Shehecheyanu Prayer, Folk Art Judaica Polish Jewish Prayer Print Arthur Szyk
By Arthur Szyk
Located in Surfside, FL
renaissance painting, especially illuminated manuscripts from those periods. Unlike most caricaturists, Szyk
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Color

19th Century Garden Sculpture Girl Reading
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique zinc garden sculpture. Young girl reading illuminated French manuscript, 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Metal, Zinc

"ORVIETO" Hand colored engraving map of Orvieto, Italy
Located in Soquel, CA
, topographical views, illuminations and mythological works. He was one of the last manuscript illuminators and
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Mid-18th Century Realist Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Paper, Watercolor, Engraving

1 Volume, Alfred Tennyson, Morte D Arthur
Located in New York, NY
marbled endpapers. Printed reproduction of the 24-page illuminated manuscript by Albert Sangorski
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1910s English Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Leather

An Aristocratic Couple Observing the Carving of a Tomb Effigy for a Knight
Located in New York, NY
known for his imitations of Renaissance illuminated manuscripts and paintings. His style is personal and
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Early 20th Century Old Masters Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Vellum

A Courtly Scene with a Maiden Reading to a Prince and Princess
Located in New York, NY
known for his imitations of Renaissance illuminated manuscripts and paintings. His style is personal and
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Late 19th Century Old Masters Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Vellum

Two Islamic Illuminated Manuscripts
Located in Oaks, PA
Two Islamic Illuminated Manuscripts. Each one in custom double glazed frames, enables to view front
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Late 19th Century Unknown Islamic Antique Illuminated Manuscript

Beatitudes - 1230 Latin Medieval Bible Manuscript Leaf - pen ink religious
Located in Albany, OR
LUKE 4:41-6:49. "Beatitudes! -- Blessed are . . .". Pocked-sized illuminated manuscript, pen and
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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Animal Skin, Paint, Ink, Pen

Colonial Archangel Helmet
Located in Mexico City, DF
found in ecclesiastical institutions. Whether depicted in paintings, stained glass windows, illuminated
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18th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Gold Leaf

Set of Antique Painted Relief Panels from the Codex Manesse
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
depicting a scene from the illuminated manuscript of the Codex Manesse: the nobleman Heinrich von Rugge
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Mid-19th Century German Medieval Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Wood

Art and Crafts Lapis Ring with Orange Enameled Roses
Located in Brooklyn, NY
illustrate luxurious art objects from illuminated manuscripts to the oil paintings of Michelangelo. This
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Illuminated Manuscript

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Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

"The Great Promise" - 1250 Latin Medieval Bible Manuscript - pen ink religious
Located in Albany, OR
"The Great Promise". Leviticus 25:36-27:15. Original manuscript, handwritten and illuminated in
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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Illuminated Manuscript

Materials

Animal Skin, Paint, Ink, Pen

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Antique Illuminated Manuscript For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique illuminated manuscript for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and paper, every antique illuminated manuscript was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique illuminated manuscript — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. You’ll likely find more than one antique illuminated manuscript that is appealing in its simplicity, but Giovanni Battista Castello and Limoges produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Illuminated Manuscript?

Prices for an antique illuminated manuscript start at $130 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $4,000.