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Box Old Indian Books
Box Old Indian Books
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TWO SETS OF BOOK ENDS One depicting
TWO SETS OF BOOK ENDS One depicting foo dogs and one contemporary pair with painted elephants.
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Set of 25 leather bound books by
Set of 25 leather bound books by Rudyard Kipling. Each bound in red leather with printed gold elephant and Hindu swastika symbol. Various titles. Condition: generally good some wear from age see images. Each book measures 7'' x 4.5''. Shipping weight 11.5 lbs.
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An Indian Illuminated Manuscript
An Indian Illuminated Manuscript Page Late 18th/19th Century Illuminated manuscript using vegetable dye pigments and gold on paper. Portrait of a prized camel with Sanskrit text in upper margin with decorated border. Image measures 11-3/8" x 7-1/4". Professionally framed with silk mat and thin gold frame entire item measures apprx 16-3/4" x 12-1/4". Provenance: From a prominent Cleveland Ohio estate.
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INDIAN COMPANY SCHOOL ISLAMIC
INDIAN COMPANY SCHOOL ISLAMIC MANUSCRIPT PAGE India,19th CenturyManuscript page decorated with various birds and flowers.
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INDIAN ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT
INDIAN ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT PAGEIndian Illuminated Manuscript Page
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An Indian Illuminated Manuscript
An Indian Illuminated Manuscript Page Late 18th/19th Century Illuminated manuscript using vegetable dye pigments and gold on paper. With script in upper and lower margins central image of a hunter on camel with kill surrounded by lion and pride with distant antelope. Image size 9" x 6-1/4". Professionally framed with silk mat and thin gold frame entire item measures apprx 14-1/8" x 10-7/8". Provenance: From a prominent Cleveland Ohio estate.
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BUDDIST BAMBOO PRAYER BOOK With
BUDDIST BAMBOO PRAYER BOOK With wood ends and prayers written on slats of bamboo, with calligraphy and drawings, 18 1/2 in. H., 2 3/4 in. W. closed.
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A tooled leather album of sixteen
A tooled leather album of sixteen Indian drawings of elephants annotated in two languages.
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Three early 19th C. Indian
Three early 19th C. Indian illuminated manuscript leafs including: excerpt from the ''Bhagvata Purana '' Punjab region of India ss: 5 1/2'' h. x 10'' w.; excerpt from the ''Bhagvad Gita '' Kashmir ss: 5 3/4'' h. x 9 3/4'' w.; along with one ss: 5 1/2'' h. x 9 3/4'' w. all with black and gilt Devanagari script polychromatic floral borders matted.
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Two Indian manuscript pages, both
Two Indian manuscript pages, both pigment on paper: one of a group of men gathered in a courtyard, 14-1/4 x 9-1/2 in.; one of three men and howdah atop a composite elephant of beasts and men, 8-3/4 x 5-1/4 in., pest damage , both with calligraphic script verso, 19th century, possibly earlier. Staining, mostly in borders, minor soiling, edges with tears and losses, hinged at top with tape to plexiglass. The Estate of the Late Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman
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1 vol. Kipling, Rudyard. In Black
1 vol. Kipling, Rudyard. In Black and White. Allahbad: A.H. Wheeler, n.d. [1888]. First edition. 8vo, orig. pictorial cream colored wrappers; occasional smudging, a few small dampstains. With 4 pp. adverts. (1 at front, 3 at back). Occasional very minor internal staining. No. 3 Indian Railway Library. In custom 3/4 scarlet morocco slipcase, cloth chemise; occasional wear & soiling to case. Livingstone
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Pair of Indian carved ivory and
Pair of Indian carved ivory and wood bookends relief scene of elephants in palm tree oasis mounted on carved wood bookend 5 1/2 in. H. Estimate $ 80-125 Leaf ends missing appropriate discoloration.
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(INDIA) THE JOURNAL OF INDIAN ART
(INDIA) THE JOURNAL OF INDIAN ART AND INDUSTRY Volume 1 nos. 1-16. London: W. Griggs; Calcutta: Thacker Spink 1886. Folio 3/4 morocco over cloth boards a.e.g. Original wrappers have been removed. With 168 prints including numerous chromolithographs. Some rubbing to boards; hinges tender; some light scattered soiling.
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TWO INDIAN ILLUSTRATED
TWO INDIAN ILLUSTRATED MANUSCRIPTSTwo Indian Illustrated Manuscripts , 19th c., depicting Tantric teachings, each ink and gouache on paper, 33 1/2 in. x 11 1/8 in. and 33 3/4 in. x 8 7/8 in., matted and framed
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13) INDO-PERSIAN ILLUSTRATED
13) INDO-PERSIAN ILLUSTRATED MANUSCRIPT, POSTCARDS(lot of 13) Paper ephemera, including: (4) Indo-Persian illustrated manuscript pages, ink and gouache on paper, reverse with script calligraphy, each sheet: approx 8.25"h, 5.25"w, (9) postcards, India, further embellished with gouache illustrations of elephants, camel, Radha-Krishna, Ganesha and vahana Mushaka, approx 3.5"h, 5.5"w
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1 vol. Sanskrit Manuscript on Palm
1 vol. Sanskrit Manuscript on Palm Leaf Panels. Ramayana. N.p., n.d. [Indian subcontinent], [ca 18th-19th-Centuries?] Wood bds. Approx. 260 panels.
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A Floral Book Illumination India
A Floral Book Illumination India Delicately painted gouache on paper with a large blooming flower in the center insect above with a wide border in polychrome flowers edged inside and out in blue; calligraphy on the margins and on the back. Not framed.
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INDIAN EROTIC PAINTED MANUSCRIPT
INDIAN EROTIC PAINTED MANUSCRIPT PAGEMeasuring 8.5 by 6 in., overall 16 by 13 in. (Cond: good)
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INDIAN ILLUSTRATED TEXTgouache or
INDIAN ILLUSTRATED TEXTgouache or watercolor and ink on paper, one double-sided sheet, with text to verso Condition: with beetle holes throughout. Matted and framed in an acrylic standing frame image size: 7 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches Condition:
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DRAGON EMBOSSED SILVER? BHUTANESE
DRAGON EMBOSSED SILVER? BHUTANESE PRAYER BOOK: Prayer book manuscript with ornately cast silverwork covers inlaid with stones. The manuscript covers are painted inside depicting three Hindu deities. Within are five pages of script, each having a painted Buddha in the center. Approx. 4'' h x 16.25'' w.
CONDITION: Wear commensurate with age and use.
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INDIAN ART & CULTURE REFERENCE
INDIAN ART & CULTURE REFERENCE BOOKS, 13 Thirteen reference books on Indian art and culture comprising "King of the world - The Padshanama" by Azimuth & Sackler, "the Legacy of Genghis Khan" by Komaroff & Carboni, "Lives of the Indian Princes" by Charles Allen, "Sultans in Splendor" by Philip Mansel, "Indian Court Painting 16th-19th Century" by Steven Kossak, "The Arts of India" by Basil Gray, "The Emperors' Album" by Welch, Schimmel, Swietochowski & Thackston, "Romance of the Taj Mahal" by Pal, Leoshko, Dye & Markel, "Maharaja - The spectacular Heritage of Princely India" by Uchiyam & Robinson, Eternal India" by Gandhi & Nou, "In Adoration of Krishna" by Krishna & Taylwar, "Indian Textiles in the East" by John Guy and "Indian Sculpture" by Forman & Deneck. Largest: 13" H x 9.75" W x 1" D.
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Carved Wood Book Ends Asian 20th
Carved Wood Book Ends Asian 20th century. A pair of ornately carved hardwood book ends with dragons and urns set upon a scrolling foliate base; ht. 10.75 lg. 11.5 in. Condition: Wear to surface.
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Ward (W) Sketches of the Hindoos,
Ward (W) Sketches of the Hindoos, second edition, 2 vols, London 1792, Wilkins (Charles) The Heetopades of Veeshnoo-Sarma, in a Series of Connected Fables, interspersed with Moral, Prudential, and Political Maxims, translated from an Ancient Manuscript in the Sanskreet Language, with Explanatory Notes, first edition, Bath, 1787 and Daniell (Thomas) oriental Scenery, Hindoostan, text volume only, London 1795 and 1797 bound as one (4)
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INDIAN MANUSCRIPT PAGEink and
INDIAN MANUSCRIPT PAGEink and colors on paper, framed under glass; Provenance: The Jerry Magnin Family Office; 20 x 18 inches ; 24 x 26 1/2 inches frame Condition:
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Tableaux Pittoresques de L'Inde
Tableaux Pittoresques de L'Inde translated by P.J. Auguste Urbain Paris 1836 (one green cloth bound volume with dust wrapper)
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Collection of American Indian
Collection of American Indian miscellaneous assortment. Bookends, photo album etc. ---
Condition: Good condition.
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A PAIR OF INDIAN MUGHAL
A PAIR OF INDIAN MUGHAL MANUSCRIPT PAINTINGS Ink, colors and gold on paper, very fine painting of Indian villages and individually engaged in daily pursuits and activities, gold border surrounded by ink line drawings of animals, fauna and flora, hand written inscriptions surround the upper left top and lower right bottom, both professionally framed identically with silk mats and gilt frames.
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Two Indian manuscripts including:
Two Indian manuscripts including: one 18th C. manuscript black ink matted ss: 4 1/2'' h. x 8'' w.; along with small excerpt from 19th C. manuscript ''Bhagvad Gita '' red and black ink in red rectangular cartouche some wavering of paper matted ss: 3 5/8'' h. x 5 1/2'' w.
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SINO-TIBETAN BOOKLEAF ?????? ????
SINO-TIBETAN BOOKLEAF ?????? ???? ???? ??one side painted with a wrathful Buddhist protector striking in alidhasana on two corps, right hand holding a mdung with black flag over his head, right clutching a kapala containing tribute, the reverse with inscriptions, framed(1)9.3cm x 8cm
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SHELF OF TWENTY COLLECTIBLE BOOKS
SHELF OF TWENTY COLLECTIBLE BOOKS about Indian tribes some first editions all with dust jackets: ''Into the Far Wild Country'' by George Baylor ''Los Comanches (The Horse People)'' by Stanley Noyes; ''The Last Captive'' by A.C. Greene; ''The Apaches'' by Donald Worcester; ''The Southern Cheyennes'' by Donald Berthrong; ''Crooked Trails'' written & illus. by Frederic Remington (after his 1898 edition); et al.
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(2 PC) NEMADJI INDIAN
(2 PC) NEMADJI INDIAN BOOKENDSDESCRIPTION: Two Nemadji clay bookends depicting indigenous man and woman in a canoe. Woman is holding pottery jar; she and the man are both looking to their left. CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: W: 7.75", H: 7.75" each Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Very small chip on base of each bookend. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
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(7) ILLUSTRATED RAGAMALA MANUSCRIPT
(7) ILLUSTRATED RAGAMALA MANUSCRIPT PAGES, INDIA(lot of 7) Framed illustrated manuscript pages, India, ink and gouache on paper, with script calligraphy, likely from a Ragamala series, featuring women playing musical instruments, interacting with deer, peacocks, snakes, fighting rams, and a cat, sight: approx 7 7/8"h, 4 3/8"w, overall: 13.25"h, 9.75"w; 11lbs total
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FOLIO ART BOOK OF SUBCONTINENTAL
FOLIO ART BOOK OF SUBCONTINENTAL INDIAN PAINTINGS "Kishangarh Painting" by Eric Dickinson and Karl Khandalavala, published by Lalit Kala Akademi, India, 1959. 50pp., 16 full-page tipped-in color plates with tissue guards, numerous small tipped-in plates. Black leather spine and cloth boards with gilt titles, 18" x 14". Wear to binding, contents good, minor water stain to long edge.
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[LITERATURE] EIGHT
[LITERATURE] EIGHT BOOKS[LITERATURE] , 8 books, "Legends of Skyline Drive...,VA.", "Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam" illustrated by Willy Pogany, another "Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam", "The Tail of Lonesome Pine", "Around the World in Eighty Days", "Field and Stream Treasury", "Men, Women and Dogs", by Thurb, and "Birds of America"
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Old Indian Mughal Illuminated
Old Indian Mughal Illuminated Manuscript Page Framed 16.5''x13''