Miniature Treasures with Illuminated Facsimiles

The world of collectors is a fascinating universe, populated by unique objects that tell millennia-old stories and represent true works of art. Among the most coveted and fascinating pieces are those with illuminated facsimiles, authentic gems that captivate enthusiasts of history, art, and culture. But what makes these miniature treasures so special and why invest in them?
Definition and Meaning
Collectible items with illuminated facsimiles are faithful reproductions of ancient manuscripts, often crafted in reduced scale and with breathtaking precision. Illuminated manuscripts refer to medieval books adorned with miniatures, ornamental borders, and elaborate letters, while facsimiles are exact copies of historical documents, ranging from antiquity to modern times.
Each piece is a precious tile that allows one to connect with past epochs, distant cultures, and extraordinary works of art. The variety of subjects covered in these artifacts spans from classic literary works to scientific treaties, from Sacred Scriptures to geographical maps, offering a wide range of options to satisfy even the most discerning tastes.
The Advantages of Collecting Illuminated Facsimiles
- Historical and Artistic Value: Each piece encapsulates a unique historical and artistic value, a testimony to bygone eras and craftsmanship.
- Exclusivity: Illuminated facsimiles are often produced in limited editions, giving them an exclusive character and added value for collectors.
- Safe Investment: The constant interest in history and art ensures that the value of these items tends to increase over time, making them a safe and profitable investment.
- Aesthetic Pleasures: Beyond their economic value, owning illuminated facsimiles also offers unparalleled aesthetic pleasure. Admiring the beauty of the miniatures and the precision of the details is an experience that enriches the soul of anyone.
- Accessibility: Thanks to technological advancements, many illuminated facsimiles are now accessible to a wider audience, allowing more people to approach these treasures without facing prohibitive costs.
Investing in illuminated facsimiles is not only an act of passion for history and art but also an investment that can bring personal satisfaction and financial benefits in the long run. Each piece represents an open window to distant worlds, a tangible testimony to human creativity and the evolution of knowledge.
COLLECTION

Ptolemael Tabulae Cosmographicae
LOTTO 2559

Il Leggendario Sforza-Savoia
LOTTO 1835

Manoscritto Pluteo 6.23
LOTTO 1834

Le Ore Medici Rothschild
LOTTO 1833

Le Leggende di Santa Margherita e Sant’Agnese
LOTTO 2550

Il Libro d’Ore di Lorenzo de’ Medici
LOTTO 2552

Leonardo da Vinci. I Codici Forster
LOTTO 1837

I disegni di Michelangelo Buonarroti
LOTTO 1838

San Francesco d’Assisi la vita e le opere
LOTTO 95

Il fior di Virtù di Amerigo Vespucci
LOTTO 118, 400

Libro de le experience che fa el cauterio del fuocho ne corpi umani
LOTTO 122

Libro d’Ore del Cardinale Carafa
LOTTO 123

Wenzels Bibel
LOTTO 2511

Manoscritto Bodley 264
LOTTO 2510

Messale di Barbara del Brandeburgo-Gonzaga
LOTTO 2509

Nuovo Leggendario della Vita
LOTTO 2541

Il Grande Viaggio di Cristoforo Colombo
LOTTO 124

Libro di Preghiere di Renata di Francia
LOTTO 125, 402

Libro d’Ore di Gregorio XIII
LOTTO 129, 159, 401

Caravaggio, il pittore della luce
LOTTO 132

Leonardo, il Genio
LOTTO 133

Il Virgilio Riccardiano
LOTTO 146

Codice Leicester di Leonardo Da Vinci
LOTTO 147

Codice del Volo di Leonardo Da Vinci
LOTTO 148

Sant’Antonio Abate, la vita e le opere
LOTTO 156

Francesco Petrarca, I Trionfi
LOTTO 158

Breviario Grimani
LOTTO 182

La Bibbia d’Oro del secolo
LOTTO 262

Taccuino di viaggio di Vincenzo Scamozzi
LOTTO 272

Humanae Salutis
LOTTO 306

Il Sant’Agostino estense
LOTTO 343

Manoscritto Egerton 943
LOTTO 407

Divina Commedia del Duca Filippo Maria Visconti
LOTTO 503

La Divina Commedia di dante Alighieri
LOTTO 504

Evangeliario
LOTTO 505

Comedia Aragonese
LOTTO 515

Madonna dell’UmiltÃ
LOTTO 153

Offitium Beatae Mariae Virginis
LOTTO 2772

Regia Carmina di Convenevole da Prato
LOTTO 2731

Federico II. Stupor Mundi
LOTTO 1936

Erbario di Trento
LOTTO 2943

Il Manoscritto Maurits Sabbe-Bibliotheek
LOTTO 1841

Speculum Humanae Salvationis
LOTTO 2655

Bible Moralisèe
LOTTO 1840