Krikor Markarian 36 East 31 ST. Suite 404 New York, NY 10016 Telephone 212-685-1208 Mobile 201-562-9902

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Krikor Markarian has been a collector of Armenian art for more than 30 years. His collections consist of a variety of Armenian items such as, illuminated manuscripts and a large collection of early printed books. In addition, daily newspapers dating from the 19th century, church vestments, silver and gold religious objects, chalices, ornate crosses, embroidered chalice covers, silver belts, gold buckles, symbols, baptismal curtains, silver candle holders, altar decorations, large altar curtains and other textiles.

The collection is also made up of 17th-19th century Catholicos, Bishop and Vartabed staffs each made of silver. Oil paintings of major Armenian artist's such as Sarian, Mahokhian, Jivanian, Carzu, Kotchar, Hagopian, Atamian, Shabanian, K. Pashinjagian, Y. Tatevossian, S. Khachadourian, V.Elibekian, Jansem and others are also part of the collected works.

Coin - front Tigranus Tetradrakhma 95-55 BC Coin - back
All wool pillow case A 19th century Armenian pillow case all wool 2'x3'	Processional Cross Large Armenian processional cross (jajanchavor khatch) inscribed and dated 300 years old
Religious textile A linen religious textile called (por urar) from India called chintz inscribed and dated 1766 Detail view	Bishops staff A bishops staff 19th century 6' high
Chalice cover A silk chalice cover approx. 2'x 2' gifted to armash monastery 19th century	Hand cross A medieval hand cross silver 10' high inscribed in Armenian Veiw2
Painting Painting by V. Surenyants circa 1890 signed water color on paper 40 x 28 cm	Illustrations Four illustration from 17th century bible on paper
Silk belts Two silk Armenian ladies 7, long belts inscribed in Armenian and dated 1900	Holy oil dispenser Silver 30 cm high holy oil dispenser inscribed in Armenian and dated
Armenian bible, printed in 1769, With full silver binding. View2	Early 20th Century Record Gomidas Vartabed playing the piano and Armenag Shahmouradian singing ,Mayr Araksi $100 Stock#157 ** Other records available
Medival Khatchkat Cross Stone Granite 9" x 11" 3"thick.	Pair of Wooden Bath Slippers Used in the public bath. Given as a wedding gift to brides. Inscribed in Armenian and dated 1891 with fancy silver thread work on the straps. $350 stock #105
Silver and Brass Altar Decoration 19th Century Istanbul work. $2400.stock #103 (view 1) Silver and Brass Altar Decoration 19th Century Istanbul work $2400.stock #103 (view 2)	CopperPlate Armenian inscription 19th century 8 1/2 diameter from Arapgir $150.stock#131
Cane with Silver and Enamel Handle Made for Bishop Arslanian 19th Century inscribed in Armenian. $2000 stock #104	Pair of Wooden Bath Slippers Used in the public bath. Given as a wedding gift to brides. Inscribed in Armenian and dated 1891 with fancy silver thread work on the straps. $350 stock #105
Silk and Wool Ladies Belt Inscribed in Armenian and dated 1892 from Garabagh. $900. stock #106	The first Armenian printed bible Printed in Amsterdam in 1666, by Osgan Yerevantsi. View 2
Silver Bible Binding with wood frame 9 1/2 x 8. Inscribed in Armenian.18th or early 19th century Istanbul work with pure Armenian style. $2000.stock#107	Silver Bible Binding- 6 1/2 x 6 Armenian inscribed mid 19th century from Sepasdia $1600.Stock#135
6 Silver Teacup Holders With enamel work from Van. 19thCentury. $2200. stock #108	Silver Altar Decoration Has the shape of the cross 19th Century. 12 1/2 high Istanbul work Inscribed in Armenian $2200.Stock#136
Bishop Belt Buckle Silver and sea shell. 19th Century. Inscribed with Biblical scenes. $900. stock #109	Silver Liqure Set Mother Armenia and names of Armenian towns. Late 19th Century $1800 stock#137
Silver and enamel cup 19th century . pictures of Etchmiazin Cathedral and Mt. Arart. Inscribed in armenian. from VAN. stock # 163. $ 1450.	Copper Pitcher- Dated 1887 Inscribed in Armenian 17 1/2 high 7 1/2 wide from Anteb $700 Stock #138
Silver Belt 19th Century with Armenian inscription from Van. $1800. Stock #111	Printed Bible Dated 1733 in Venice with velvet and silver binding. 12 1/2 x 10 1/2 stock #139 View 1
Kutahia Porcelain Pitcher 18th Century with silver mouth. 7 1/2 high $2800 Stock #112	Printed Bible Dated 1733 in Venice with velvet and silver binding. 12 1/2 x 10 1/2 stock #139 View 2
Kutahia Porcelain Plate. 18th century 7 1/2 diameter. $2500. Stock#113	Arsen Chabanian Painting 23 1/2 x 26 1/2 stock # 140
KutahiaTile 18th century 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 made for altar decoration. $1600. stock #114	Wartan Mohokian Painting 3'4 x 2'2 stock #141
Copper Tray Armenian inscribed dated 1775, from Van.3 1/2 6 1/2diameter. $2700.stock #115	Wartan Mohokian Painting 2' x 2'2 stock# 142
One of the first printed Bibles in Armenian Printed in Amsterdam 1668. New Testament with silver binding Stock# 143 $5,500 View 1 View 2	Ladies Belt Silver with enamel 19th century from Tokat. Inscribed in Armenian $1100. stock #117
Early Manuscript with 32 pages of illuminations, original binding. In good condition. A gospel book. Stock # 144 Price on request View 1 View 2 View 3	Insence Burner Silver 19th century from Kars $2200.Stock #118
Early Manuscript Gospel Book with many pages of illuminations. Good condition with original binding circa 1500 stock # 145 Price on request	Troshag, Monthly newspaper The Organ of Tashnag Party, printed in Paris France, 6 volumns from 1890 to 1932, all bound in good condition
Printed Yearly Book 1913 in good condition Stock #146 $250 I have the complete collection from 1907 to 1929	Tobacco Box Silver and enamel with Mts. Ararat and Masis and Lake Sevan. 19th century Van work $1200 stock #120
Religious Vestment Late 18th early 19th century silk and metal threads. Sivas work. Stock#147 $3000	Tobacco Box Silver with Mother Armenia on one side and Etchmiadzin on the other side. Late19th Century. $800.Stock #121
Vartebet Staff, 19th Century Top section gold plated, 6' high Stock# 148 $3200	Silver gilded bird Made in Van in 1859 and gifted to St. Gevorg Church Stock #121
Garabag Rug 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 dated and inscribed 1891 with a dog motif stock#149 $4500	Silver gided bishops staff. view 2
Garabag Rug 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 dated and inscribed 1904 with deer motif Stock # 150 $1800	Copper Plate Inscribed and dated 1671 13ï¿½diameter. From Kharpert $1600. Stock#124
Arsen Chabanian painting 2 1/2 x 2 1/ stock#151	Tobacco Box Silver and enamel inscribed in Armenian with the picture of Varak Vank of Van 19th century with the makers signature in Armenian. $1700.Stock#125
Chalice Cover wool and silver thread,3 1/2 x 3 1/2 Armenian inscribed and dated 1882 from Marash stock #152 $1200	Copper Bath Soap Carrier inscribed and dated 1893. Was used when ladies go to the public bath. Use was for washcloth and soaps. 9 1/2 long,7 1/2 high $350 stock#126
Religious Curtain 19th century 2 1/2 x 2'6 velvet and silver work from Dikranagerd stock #153 $1100	House Lamp- Brass with canvass. 19th century with Armenian markers signature. $200.stock#127
Copper Candle Holder 1 1/2 high 18th century inscribed in Armenian stock #154 $750	Brass Scribe Set Makers Armenian signature{Hagop} dated 1867.$250. Stock#128
Silver Chalice Cover Plate 18th century 5 1/2 diameter inscribed in Armenian stock #155 $1800	Silver with gold plated bible binding. inscribed and dated 1761. from . gesaria. stock # 161 . $ 2500.
Marash Needlework Bed Cover 19th Century - 6'2 x 5'8 - $1100 .Stock#158	Silver insense burner 19 th century. from SEVAS. inscribed in armenian stock # 162 . $ 2800.
Silver church oil lamp 19th century. 3, high 1, wide. inscribed in armenian. stock # 164. $ 4000.	Caucasian dagger With silver sheath, inscribed in Armenian and dated1735 17" long with ivory handle $ 2400.
Caucasian or VAN{turkey} dagger. With silver and leather sheath,enamel work. Armenian inscribed, late 19th century 17" long $1100.	Mother Armenia needlepoint Inscribed in Armenian and dated 1904. 2,6x2, $ 950 .
View 1 View 2 17th century ATCH Silver with gilting, all inscribed in Armenian.	Garabagh rug 7,1x4.5 Inscribed in armenian and dated 1931 in perfect condition $ 1400 Stock # 1673
Armenian bible printed in constantinople in 1796 with silver binding,in good condition	Armenian bible printed in constantinople in 1805, with silver binding, in good condition.
Armenian bible printed in constantinople in 1805, with silver binding, in good condition.	Part of Armenian religious vestment ( vagas) silver on velvet 19th century $ 1300
17th century Persian armenian porcelain plate 11" diameter, in the center apears the name NAZARET in stylised letters, formerly in a,hazarian collection.	18th century KUTAHIA plate with armenian dancing girl
A very important travel book Travels of Sr.John Chardin into Persia, Caucasus and Armenia, in 1686, with many engraved photos of Armenia.	18th century silver crown Inscribed in Armenian
Copper pitcher and its bowl ( large) 2, diameter. early 19th century carved in Armenian,from Gesaria.	Pair of cymbals gifted to St, Marys Church in 1635, 8 inches in diameter View 1 View 2
History of Armenian Gesaria, By Arshag Alboyajyan, 2 volums printed in cairo in 1937, good condition	Kutahia pilgrims flask 18th century , good condition
A pair of kutahia hanging ornament 18th century	Kutahia pitcher with armenian inscription 18th century 11" high good condition
Kutahia vase with armenian inscription good condition 11" high	Kutahia hanging ornament 18th century
Frederic Macler books on armenian architecture,manuscripts, and miniatures, in french,3 volumes printed in 1928, View 2	Processional Cross Bronz inscribed in Armenian and dated 1343.
Silver Chalice Dated 1642 gifted to a church in Istanbul.	Silver Chalice Dated 1838 gifted to a St.Mary church.
Silk Rug (Contempory) 3'1 x 2'1, Lord Prayer (Hayrmer) done with different style of Armenian letters.	Alter Curtain Silver thread on solk - 22" x 27" in Armanian , dated 1785.
Chalice Cover Silver thread and silk on linen 31" x 31", inscribed in Armenian, dated 1805	Chalice cover Silk and silver thread on linen. Early 19th century 3' in diameter, incribed in Armenian . Gifted to St. Garabed Monestary in Kaisery (Gesaria)
Chalice Cover Silver thread on silk - 29" x 33". Early 19th century Armenian inscribed.	Painted Altar Curtain 19th century , 2'2 x 3' Armanina inscription
Chalice Cover Silver thread on velvet - 37" x 33" incsribed in Armenian, dated 1838	Highly important Altar curtain Silver and other metal thread on silk 5'10 x 4'. Gifted to St Garabed Monestary in 1763, depicting St James (Hagop) head in a plate.
Silver altar decoration early 19th century inscribed in armenian 20" x 12".	Silver altar decoration early 19th century inscribed in armenian 20" x 13"
Altar Curtain 18th Century Hand painted with biblical, it belonged to St Nishan Monestary in Sevas. 23'7 x 12'9 -- 390 x 720 cm. View 1 View 2	Large Armenian atlas printed in Venice in 1849, many pages with details all in Armenian 2'x 1'6.> View 1 View 2
Persian Armenian Plate 17th century [safavid period] with armenian inscription in the middle of it, could be Vahan or Vahakn	One of the first printed Armenian books, its called Domar Krikorian Gregorian Calander-Printed in Rome in 1584 View 1 View 2
Book of prayers printed in Rome in 1642- In Armenian and Latin. View 1 View 2	# 1947, hand painted altar curtain 19th century 7,2x14,= 220x430cm.depicting, St. Gregory baptising king DIRTAD the first christian king. View 1 View 2
Armenian gospel book from eastern armenia , dated 1690, manuscript on paper,with its original binding,in excelent condition, price on request View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5	Painting ARSEN CHABANIAN [Seascape]
Painting CHARLES [GARABED[ ATAMIAN Boy on the sands	Painting VAGHARSHAK ELIPEKIAN Street scene in TIFLIS
Painting CHARLES [GARABED]ATAMIAN Tulips	Painting SARKIS KHACHADOURIAN Nude
Painting SARKIS KHACHADOURIAN Sailing boat	Painting CHARLES [GARABED] ATAMIAN vase of flours Vase of flowers
Painting JANSEM Young girl, black and white.	Book SISAGAN history of SIOUNYATS rigion, by GHEVONT ALISHAN printed in venice in 1903,
Book AYRARAD natural history of armenia by GHEVONT ALISHAN printed in venice in 1890	Book SISOUAN history of cilicia LEVON THE GREAT by GHEVONT ALISHAN printed in venice in 1885
Book HAYABADOUM armenian history by GHEVONT ALISHAN printed in venice in 1901	Book SHIRAG pictorial history of shirak region by GHEVONT ALISHAN printed in venive in 1881
Painting Hovanes [jean] alhazian oil on canvas snowy landscape 55x43cm.	Painting Hovanes [jean] alhazian oil on canvas landscape 45x45cm.
Painting JIVANIAN MEGERDITCH 1849--1906,sea scape ,50x35cm. oil on sheet metal , signed.	Painting PANOS TERLEMEZIAN 1865---1941, tulips,47x57cm.oil on panel.
Painting SOURENYANTS VARTGES 1860---1921, self portrait, watercolor 28x38cm.	Emblem A G B U flag or emblem inscribed and dated 1906 . all silk 4' 7" x3'
Cross silver and gilded 18th century armenian cross 11" long, called JAJANCHAVOR KHATCH	View 1 View 2 Bible Bible printed in Constantinopol in 1805 with silver cover.
View 1 View 2 Bible dated 1646 printed in Rome ,the binding is bone,could be ivory. In very good condition.	Book History of Armenian Emigrations, by Archhag Alboyadjian, in three volumes, 1941- 1955- 1961
View 1 View 2 Sharagnots Book or Book of hymes dated 1664 printed in Amsterdam by Osgan Yerevantsi. In very good condition.	Painting Vartges sourenyants painting of nadir shah Dated 1906. It's watercolor on paper 20x28cm.signed and dated 1906
Painting Vartges sourenyants painting 20x26cm.watercolor on paper signed. The story by hovanes Tumanian	Church Curtain An 18th century church curtain approx, 7x10 all silk and silver thread. Dated 1785 with names of donors
Church Curtain Another church curtain approx, 7x10 made needle point and donated to church in 1870	Vestments Priest Vestments all silk around 18th century
Vestments Another Vestment (POR URAR) 18th century	Pillow Face MARASH textile pillow face 19th century
Carpet Kazak Carpet inscribed in Armenian and dated 1865 good condition	Carpet Konia Yasdik 19th century approx, 2x3

Krikor Markarian 36 East 31 ST. Suite 404 New York, NY 10016 Telephone 212-685-1208 Mobile 201-562-9902

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