The Oriental Chamber: Ottoman Comfort and Floral Ornament, 1900
€ 395
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1900
Sheet size
24.8 × 32.9 cm (9.8 × 13.0 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14323-10
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Minor age-related toning and occasional light foxing consistent with age. Small traces of original binding along the upper edge as issued. Overall a highly attractive impression with excellent color and strong decorative appeal.
About this sheet
An exquisite original antique color print depicting La Chambre Orientale (Côté Opposé à la Cheminée) from the celebrated Collection Henry d'Allemagne. The composition presents a richly furnished Ottoman-inspired salon, featuring luxurious divans, embroidered cushions, floral wall panels, carved woodwork, and shelves displaying traditional ceramic and metal vessels.
The scene embodies the refined domestic interiors that fascinated European collectors and scholars during the Belle Époque. Decorative textiles, geometric latticework, and richly patterned carpets combine with delicate floral ornament inspired by Ottoman and Persian design traditions, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere of elegance and craftsmanship.
Both a decorative work of art and an important document of historic interior design, the print reflects Henry d'Allemagne's enduring interest in the material culture and artistic heritage of the Eastern Mediterranean and Islamic world.
This is an original antique print and not a modern reproduction. The work is sold unframed. Any framed images or interior visualizations are intended solely as inspiration and may not represent exact scale.
Condition: Minor age-related toning and occasional light foxing consistent with age. Small traces of original binding along the upper edge as issued. Overall a highly attractive impression with excellent color and strong decorative appeal.
