Foliate Collection (page 4)

A large historiated initial P, depicting a Nativity scene, c
985974 A large historiated initial P, depicting a Nativity scene, c.1490 (tempera & gold on vellum) by Crema, Giovanni Pietro Medici Da (fl.c.1490); 18.5x18.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Allegorical tapestry depicting Neptune from the Doria Grotesques series
615950 Allegorical tapestry depicting Neptune from the Doria Grotesques series, with a central figural roundel above Poseidon, Brussels, c.1545-50 (textile) by Vaga, Perino del (1501-1547) (attr)

Early Victorian pedestal sideboard (parcel-gilt wood & Breakfront marble)
CH445126 Early Victorian pedestal sideboard (parcel-gilt wood & Breakfront marble) by English School, (19th century); 99x275x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Historic pair of ear pendants, c. 1760 (amethyst, diamonds, silver & gold)
3066490 Historic pair of ear pendants, c.1760 (amethyst, diamonds, silver & gold) by Russian School (18th century); length: 5.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Of girandole design)

Cup and cover, probably Transylvania, early 17th century (silver-gilt)
3434825 Cup and cover, probably Transylvania, early 17th century (silver-gilt) by Hungarian School (17th century); height: 32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hexafoil)

Three beakers (parcel-gilt silver)
3434810 Three beakers (parcel-gilt silver) by Hungarian School (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Left, mark of Georg Gunesch, Nagyszeben, c.1600)

Feuilles de Groseillier brooch, c. 1855 (diamonds, silver & gold)
3327199 Feuilles de Groseillier brooch, c.1855 (diamonds, silver & gold) by Bapst, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tankard, Basel, late 17th century (parcel-gilt silver)
3434817 Tankard, Basel, late 17th century (parcel-gilt silver) by Swiss School, (17th century); height: 17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark MD; cover possibly Hungarian)

Beaker, c. 1725 (parcel-gilt silver)
3434816 Beaker, c.1725 (parcel-gilt silver) by Hiemesch, Petrus III (fl.c.1725); height: 15.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flaring octagonal on molded foot)

Small pot a lait armoire and cover, c. 1765-70 (porcelain)
2961582 Small pot a lait armoire and cover, c.1765-70 (porcelain) by French School, (18th century); height: 11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Perez Topkapi prayer rug, Isfahan, Central Persia
497793 The Perez Topkapi prayer rug, Isfahan, Central Persia, 16th or 17th century (wool & metal thread) by Persian School; 165x104 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

Detail of a Louis XIV commode (ormolu, brass, tortoiseshell & ebony boulle
486118 Detail of a Louis XIV commode (ormolu, brass, tortoiseshell & ebony boulle) (see also 486114-19) by Sageot, Nicholas (1666-1731); Private Collection; (add.info.: In premier parte)

Virgin Mary, 1898 (stained glass)
3475561 Virgin Mary, 1898 (stained glass) by Brown, John William (1842-1928); Church of St Mary, Totnes, Devon, UK; (add.info.: Foreacre & Watson c.1872-1915); eAlastair Carew-Cox; out of copyright

Mothers & Children, 1865 (stained glass)
3475558 Mothers & Children, 1865 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St. John the Evangelist, Church, Torquay

Minerva, 1886 (stained glass)
3475492 Minerva, 1886 (stained glass) by Holmes Jewitt, Edward (1849-1929); Pownall Hall Farm, Wilmslow, Cheshire, UK; (add.info.: Shrigley & Hunt (1873-1982)); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Foliage Pattern, Angels Of Judgement Window, 1887 (stained glass)
3475433 Foliage Pattern, Angels Of Judgement Window, 1887 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); St Michaels Church, Muncaster, Cumbria, UK; (add.info.: Muncaster, St Michael, JPS, HH)

St Andrew, 1862 (stained glass)
3474773 St Andrew, 1862 (stained glass) by Bayne, Robert Turnill (1837-1915); Church of St Mary, Whittlesey, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Heaton, Butler & Bayne); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Temple Pendant with Two Birds Flanking a Tree of Life (front
5901698 Temple Pendant with Two Birds Flanking a Tree of Life (front) and Geometric and Vegetal Motifs (back), Kievan Rus, 11th-12th century (cloisonneenamel)

Tureen stand, c. 1750-60 (porcelain, enameled)
1069564 Tureen stand, c.1750-60 (porcelain, enameled) by Chinese School (18th century); 4.4x44.5x35.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: The husbands arms, at left)

Picture frame, 1675-1725 (oak & gilding)
1069459 Picture frame, 1675-1725 (oak & gilding) by American School; 186.1x161.3x17.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Wendy and Emery Reves Collection; American, out of copyright

Font, originally from the church of St Agatha in Quirinale (stone)
991672 Font, originally from the church of St Agatha in Quirinale (stone) by Italian School, (9th century); Palazzo Venezia, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of an actress (b / w photo)
489132 Portrait of an actress (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Unknown provincial actress, made to sell as a postcard when her company visited St)

Chloris: final sketch for Henrietta Maria, c. 1631 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407559 Chloris: final sketch for Henrietta Maria, c.1631 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

Jewellery Box, c. 1730 (oak, ebony, pietra dura, bronze & semi-precious stones)
779611 Jewellery Box, c.1730 (oak, ebony, pietra dura, bronze & semi-precious stones) by Foggini, Giovanni Battista (1652-1725); 34.9x52.7x43.2 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Groin stones (bosses) in the roof of St Nicholas Crypt (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831684 Groin stones (bosses) in the roof of St Nicholas Crypt (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Devonshire Coronet Centrepiece, c. 1870 (diamond, silver & gold)
3060240 Devonshire Coronet Centrepiece, c.1870 (diamond, silver & gold) by English School, (19th century); eThe Devonshire Collections

Parade halberd from the state guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony
490900 Parade halberd from the state guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony, 1586-91 (steel & wood) by German School, (16th century); 238.2x30.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Harebell wallpaper, designed 1911 (colour litho)
WMA82938 Harebell wallpaper, designed 1911 (colour litho) by Dearle, John Henry (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: published by Morris & Co.); English, out of copyright

Floor design for the Houses of Parliament (gouache & pencil on paper)
BBC207323 Floor design for the Houses of Parliament (gouache & pencil on paper) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 The Healing of the Blind Man, John 9: 1-7 from the
XJL213682 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 The Healing of the Blind Man, John 9:1-7 from the Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1469 (vellum) by Colombe, Jean (c.1430-c.93); total:225x155 cm; National Library, St

Blossom vase, Ming dynasty, from the reign of Hsuan-Te (1426-35) (porcelain)
BAL177061 Blossom vase, Ming dynasty, from the reign of Hsuan-Te (1426-35) (porcelain) by Chinese School (15th century); British Museum, London

Wall tiles of Sibyl D Abd-El-Rahman Kyahya, from
STC173806 Wall tiles of Sibyl D Abd-El-Rahman Kyahya, from Arab Art as Seen Through the Monuments of Cairo from the 7th Century to the end of the 18th Century, engraved by Lemoine

Panel from the Raphael Loggia at the Vatican, from
STC176450 Panel from the Raphael Loggia at the Vatican, from Delle Loggie di Rafaele nel Vaticano, engraved by Giovanni Ottaviani (c.1735-1808)

Chair by William Morris, upholstered in original Bird woollen tapestry, c
BAL6524 Chair by William Morris, upholstered in original Bird woollen tapestry, c.1870 (ebonised wood) by Morris, William (1834-96); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Bowl and spoon, c. 1910 (silver)
497350 Bowl and spoon, c.1910 (silver) by Glessner, Frances MacBeth (1848-1932); bowl diam: 10.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus
488343 Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus, in the French translation of Jean Corbechon, c.1390 (tempera on vellum) (see also 488340-47) by Remiet

Louis XV tureen, cover and liner, 1763 (silver) (see also 487643-4)
487645 Louis XV tureen, cover and liner, 1763 (silver) (see also 487643-4) by Balzac, Edme-Pierre (1705-c.81); length: 47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: oval with serpentine rim)

Detail of a Louis XV tureen, cover and liner, 1763 (silver) (see also 487643-5)
487644 Detail of a Louis XV tureen, cover and liner, 1763 (silver) (see also 487643-5) by Balzac, Honore de (1799-1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: oval with serpentine rim)

Louis XVI commode, c. 1764 (ormolu mounted amaranth, tulipwood, bois satine
487641 Louis XVI commode, c.1764 (ormolu mounted amaranth, tulipwood, bois satine, sycamore & marquetry) by Leleu, Jean Francois (1729-1807)

Detail of a Louis XIV commode (ormolu, brass, tortoiseshell & ebony boulle
486115 Detail of a Louis XIV commode (ormolu, brass, tortoiseshell & ebony boulle) (see also 486114-19) by Sageot, Nicholas (1666-1731); Private Collection; (add.info.: In premier parte)

Lavinia, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195390 Lavinia, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

An Iznik pottery tile, c. 1580 (ceramic)
3431752 An Iznik pottery tile, c.1580 (ceramic) by Turkish School, (16th century); 21.5x21.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Turkish, out of copyright

Costume design for Moskwa, 1922 (pencil, gouache & silver paint on paper)
CH400920 Costume design for Moskwa, 1922 (pencil, gouache & silver paint on paper) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

An Edwardian Tiara, c. 1900 (pearl, diamond, silver & gold)
907865 An Edwardian Tiara, c.1900 (pearl, diamond, silver & gold) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A ceiling panel, with repeating abstract foliate design in olive green, ochre
1195212 A ceiling panel, with repeating abstract foliate design in olive green, ochre, red and yellow, c.1893 (stencilled painting) by Adler, Dankmar (1844-1900) & Sullivan

A Kashan moulded lustre and cobalt blue inscription tile, 13th century (ceramic)
1196754 A Kashan moulded lustre and cobalt blue inscription tile, 13th century (ceramic) by Persian School, (13th century); 35.5x33.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

Regency four fold screen with foliate cresting, c. 1815 (mahogany)
CH463045 Regency four fold screen with foliate cresting, c.1815 (mahogany) by English School, (19th century); 227.5x54.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

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"Foliate: A Journey through Time and Artistic Splendor" Step into the world of ancient Visigothic law with the intricate carvings of the Visigothic Code, also known as Liber Iudiciorum or Lex Visigothorum. These remarkable legal texts provide a glimpse into the governance and justice system of an era long past. Marvel at the Roman mosaic detail depicting Infant Dionysus Riding on a Tiger, transporting you back to the 2nd century in El Djem, Tunisia. The vibrant colors and exquisite craftsmanship capture the essence of classical artistry. Delight in the delicate beauty of Tudor roses, thistles, and shamrocks captured on paper with watercolor and pencil. This enchanting artwork showcases nature's bounty intertwined with historical symbolism. Immerse yourself in grandeur as you admire the western chimneypiece in Buxted Park's hall. This black-and-white photograph from The English Country House evokes a sense of elegance and refinement that once graced these stately homes. Stroll down a corridor at Eaton Hall, Cheshire, another captivating image from The English Country House. Let your imagination wander as you envision aristocrats gliding along these hallowed halls during bygone eras. Enter The Great Drawing Room at Cassiobury Park, Hertfordshire – a room steeped in opulence and grace. Giles Worsley's poignant black-and-white photograph captures both its splendor and its lost history. Discover relics from one of history's most tragic events - RMS Titanic - including a cigar case recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett and Maria Robinson's locket and brooch. These artifacts serve as poignant reminders of human stories forever etched into our collective memory. Feast your eyes upon The Dining Room at Shardeloes, Buckinghamshire – an elegant space immortalized in Eileen Harris' book about Robert Adam's country houses.