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6,972
Median
£375
Suggested estimate
£30 – £1,150
25–75% range
£31 – £5,098
Overall range
£4 – £383,816
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£29,000
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99%
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7,035
comparables for
“Clerical Script Calligraphy”
· page 292 of 294
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· Apr 2015
Calligraphy Couplet in Zhuanshu
HK$106,250
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HK$106,250
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HK$106,250
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HK$106,250
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Asian Art
· Dec 2002
Thomson, Richard - A Lecture on Some of the Most Characteristic Features of Illuminated Manuscripts from the VIII. to the XVIII. Century
£130
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£130
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· Dec 2002
Thomson, Richard - A Lecture on Some of the Most Characteristic Features of Illuminated Manuscripts from the VIII. to the XVIII. Century
£130
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£130
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
kestenbaum
· Jun 2022
<p><b><span style="color: rgb(99, 0, 0);">(POLAND).</span><br />(Seder Selichoth - Chevra Kadisha).</b> <br /><br /> Manuscript in Hebrew written in a fine calligraphic hand <span style="color: rgb(99, 0, 0);">ON VELLUM</span> by the scribe Reuven, son of Rabbi Aryeh Leib Darshan of Waltsch. Title page in red and black ink. <br />pp. 8. Recent marbled boards. Sm. 4to. <br /></p> <p><br />(Poland): 1778 <br /><br />The title page of this manuscript states that it was utilized by the members of the Burial Society who would gather on the eve of the 1st of Kislev to fast and recite Selichoth. Afterwards they would assemble in the cemetery and ask forgiveness from the departed souls. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>The scribe states he copied the penitential prayer here, an alphabetical acrostic entitled “Ana Elo-hei HaShamayim Ha’E-l HaGadol (composed by R. Tevele ben Yechezkel) from a manuscript Siddur that belonged to his father “the significant rabbi, great light, Hassid, and martyr Rabbi Aryeh Leib Darshan.” </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Rabbi Aryeh Leib Darshan was one of the accused in a blood libel in Posen in 1736. The dreadful details of his arrest and execution appear in the introduction of R. Shmuel ben Azriel's Sepher Amudei Olam (Berlin, 1741). </p> <p><br /></p> <p>This Selicha text later appeared in print in: Seder Chevra Kadisha U’Vikur Cholim DeKehal Kodesh Posen (Krotoszyn, 1858).</p>
US$1,200
kestenbaum
· Jun 2022
<p><b><span style="color: rgb(99, 0, 0);">(POLAND).</span><br />(Seder Selichoth - Chevra Kadisha).</b> <br /><br /> Manuscript in Hebrew written in a fine calligraphic hand <span style="color: rgb(99, 0, 0);">ON VELLUM</span> by the scribe Reuven, son of Rabbi Aryeh Leib Darshan of Waltsch. Title page in red and black ink. <br />pp. 8. Recent marbled boards. Sm. 4to. <br /></p> <p><br />(Poland): 1778 <br /><br />The title page of this manuscript states that it was utilized by the members of the Burial Society who would gather on the eve of the 1st of Kislev to fast and recite Selichoth. Afterwards they would assemble in the cemetery and ask forgiveness from the departed souls. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>The scribe states he copied the penitential prayer here, an alphabetical acrostic entitled “Ana Elo-hei HaShamayim Ha’E-l HaGadol (composed by R. Tevele ben Yechezkel) from a manuscript Siddur that belonged to his father “the significant rabbi, great light, Hassid, and martyr Rabbi Aryeh Leib Darshan.” </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Rabbi Aryeh Leib Darshan was one of the accused in a blood libel in Posen in 1736. The dreadful details of his arrest and execution appear in the introduction of R. Shmuel ben Azriel's Sepher Amudei Olam (Berlin, 1741). </p> <p><br /></p> <p>This Selicha text later appeared in print in: Seder Chevra Kadisha U’Vikur Cholim DeKehal Kodesh Posen (Krotoszyn, 1858).</p>
· Aug 2025
Illuminated Antiphonary Manuscript Leaf on Vellum, 16th/17th Century
US$202
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US$50
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· Aug 2025
Illuminated Antiphonary Manuscript Leaf on Vellum, 16th/17th Century
US$202
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US$50
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Carpets, Rugs & Textile
· Oct 2015
2 pieces., Christian Manuscript Leaves on Vellum:
US$188
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US$188
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· Oct 2015
2 pieces., Christian Manuscript Leaves on Vellum:
US$188
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US$188
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Oct 2025
Framed antique page from a manuscript illuminated with a wat...
£70
· Oct 2025
Framed antique page from a manuscript illuminated with a wat...
£70
Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Feb 2008
(DOVES PRESS) The Ideal Book or Book Beautiful. A Tract on Calligraphy
US$780
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US$780
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· Feb 2008
(DOVES PRESS) The Ideal Book or Book Beautiful. A Tract on Calligraphy
US$780
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US$780
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· May 2016
Latin Text Manuscript on Paper, Late 15th-Early 16th Century, Italy.
US$275
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US$275
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· May 2016
Latin Text Manuscript on Paper, Late 15th-Early 16th Century, Italy.
US$275
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US$275
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Jan 2022
Calligraphry Lot
US$225
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US$225
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· Jan 2022
Calligraphry Lot
US$225
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US$225
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Arts & Graphics
· Oct 2014
WU CHANGSHUO ( 1844-1927 ) CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY
US$100
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US$100
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· Oct 2014
WU CHANGSHUO ( 1844-1927 ) CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY
US$100
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US$100
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Asian Art
· Sept 2025
Chinese School - Couplet calligraphy
US$30
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US$50
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· Sept 2025
Chinese School - Couplet calligraphy
US$30
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US$50
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Asian Art
· Oct 2025
Ink on Paper East Asian Calligraphy, 20th Century
US$45
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US$8
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· Oct 2025
Ink on Paper East Asian Calligraphy, 20th Century
US$45
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US$8
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Asian Art
· Nov 2016
Decorative Calligraphy ANTIQUE FRAMED CERTIFICATE OF...
US$10
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US$10
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· Nov 2016
Decorative Calligraphy ANTIQUE FRAMED CERTIFICATE OF...
US$10
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US$10
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Apr 2015
Calligraphy in Jiaguwen
HK$162,500
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HK$162,500
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· Apr 2015
Calligraphy in Jiaguwen
HK$162,500
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HK$162,500
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Asian Art
· Apr 2026
Japanese Calligraphic Ink Kakejiku Scroll
US$50
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US$41
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· Apr 2026
Japanese Calligraphic Ink Kakejiku Scroll
US$50
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US$41
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Asian Art
· May 2020
John William Inchbold Westminster Abbey etching signed
US$0
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US$400
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· May 2020
John William Inchbold Westminster Abbey etching signed
US$0
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US$400
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Dec 2025
Chinese School - Calligraphy
US$600
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US$300
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· Dec 2025
Chinese School - Calligraphy
US$600
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US$300
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Asian Art
helios
· Mar 2026
AN OTTOMAN TURKISH YATAGHAN WITH SILVER INLAY, 19TH CENTURY
US$600
helios
· Mar 2026
AN OTTOMAN TURKISH YATAGHAN WITH SILVER INLAY, 19TH CENTURY
US$600
Medals, Arms & Armour
helios
· Feb 2026
AN AMERICAN GOLD CALLIGRAPHIC BROOCH, TIFFANY & CO., DATED 1983
US$425
helios
· Feb 2026
AN AMERICAN GOLD CALLIGRAPHIC BROOCH, TIFFANY & CO., DATED 1983
US$425
Jewellery & Gems
· Mar 2017
Islamic manuscript - Dala'il al-Khayrat - c. 1830
€95,000
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€95,000
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· Mar 2017
Islamic manuscript - Dala'il al-Khayrat - c. 1830
€95,000
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€95,000
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Nov 2025
Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 17 PR 0.5
US$17
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US$17
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· Nov 2025
Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 17 PR 0.5
US$17
est
US$17
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Jun 2025
Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 17 VG- 3.5
US$52
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US$51
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· Jun 2025
Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 17 VG- 3.5
US$52
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US$51
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
loonestates
· Aug 2025
Antique Japanese Calligraphy w/ Poem by Ikkyu
US$25
loonestates
· Aug 2025
Antique Japanese Calligraphy w/ Poem by Ikkyu
US$25
Asian Art
· Dec 2025
Raymond of Peñafort (d. 1275)
£15,240
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£7,000
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· Dec 2025
Raymond of Peñafort (d. 1275)
£15,240
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£7,000
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
US$1,200
Books, Maps & Manuscripts
