Medieval and Renaissance Miniatures, Illuminated Manuscripts, and Books of Hours for sale
Expert dealer Keegan Goepfert offers illuminated manuscripts, Books of Hours, miniatures, illuminated leaves, and rare works of art from the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
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MINIATURES
Manuscript paintings, once part of larger medieval and Renaissance books, are prized for their beauty, rarity, and insight. Keegan Goepfert offers a curated selection of illuminated miniatures and leaves for sale, from Books of Hours, to liturgical manuscripts, to secular themes, each with its own story and significance.
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MANUSCRIPTS
Original illuminated manuscripts from the Middle Ages and Renaissance are among the rarest works of art on the market today. Keegan Goepfert offers for sale carefully chosen examples of exceptional quality, rarity, and provenance, guiding collectors, museums, and institutions in building distinguished collections.
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BLOG
Exploring the history and collecting of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts and miniatures, Keegan Goepfert shares stories of exceptional works, their provenance, and their rediscovery. With insights into exhibitions, scholarship, and the art market, the blog offers valuable perspective for collectors, curators, and enthusiasts.
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ARCHIVE
The Archive presents illuminated manuscripts and miniatures that have recently passed through the hands of Keegan Goepfert. Though no longer available, these works demonstrate the range and quality of pieces he has handled, offering collectors, researchers, and institutions both a record of past sales and a window into the wider world of manuscript collecting.
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SERVICES
With deep expertise in Medieval and Renaissance manuscript illumination, Keegan Goepfert guides collectors, institutions, and museums in acquiring, researching, and understanding rare works of art. From acquisitions and valuations to provenance research, collection development, and exhibition consulting, he offers trusted advisory services rooted in scholarship and market insight
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ABOUT ME
Keegan Goepfert is an expert dealer in Medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, miniatures, and works of art. With over twenty years of experience, he has earned a reputation for discovering exceptional treasures, building important collections, and working closely with leading collectors, museums, and scholars worldwide.
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With over two decades of experience, Keegan Goepfert specializes in sourcing and presenting illuminated manuscripts, miniatures, and manuscript leaves from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. These works, whether Books of Hours, Bibles, Graduals, Antiphonals, or secular manuscripts stand among the finest achievements of medieval and Renaissance culture.
At the center of our work is a passion for manuscripts and their remnants: miniatures, leaves, and fragments that survive as witnesses to their age. They preserve the brilliance of painting, the craftsmanship of script, and the layered histories carried across centuries. Each piece we offer is chosen for its rarity, quality, and importance. We care not only about the beauty of illumination, but also about provenance: where a manuscript was made, who used it, and how it has endured.
We work with collectors, museums, and libraries who share this passion. For private collectors, we help identify works of lasting value, refine holdings, and shape collections over time. For institutions, we source manuscripts and miniatures that strengthen collections, while also providing research and context that supports scholarship and exhibition.
Every manuscript, miniature, or fragment is placed within its wider history. We consider its art, its use, and its cultural setting, so that what we present is more than an object—it is a piece of history with a story to tell.
All works offered are available for sale. Some clients are drawn to the intimacy of a Book of Hours, others to the scale of a choirbook, or the refinement of a Renaissance miniature. Whatever the case, these objects speak to the richness of the past and the enduring value of craftsmanship.
Illuminated manuscripts and manuscript paintings are among the rarest works of art available today. They carry both artistic brilliance and the voices of those who lived with them. Our aim is to ensure that these treasures—whether complete manuscripts, single leaves, or cut miniatures—find new stewards who will preserve and appreciate them.
We invite you to explore the collection, and to share in the passion that guides our work: a belief in the lasting power of manuscripts and illuminations to illuminate history, culture, and the human spirit.
