Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1924
Mapmaker / artist
Alexandre M. Raymond, French architect and scholar of Islamic architecture, Paris, 1924
Technique
Lithograph with printed color
Sheet size
49 × 35.5 cm (19.3 × 14.0 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14306-38
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
Good original condition with age-related toning, scattered foxing, minor marginal wear, and light handling marks consistent with age. Colors remain soft yet vibrant, and the image retains excellent clarity and detail.
This original architectural plate illustrates a remarkable stained-glass façade design from Yenişehir (Yéni-Cheïr) in northwestern Anatolia, dated to around 1300. Published as Plate 38 in Alexandre M. Raymond's celebrated folio L'Art Islamique en Orient – IIe Partie, the work forms part of one of the most important early twentieth-century surveys of Islamic architecture and decorative arts.
The composition presents an elegant elevation of a multi-tiered architectural arrangement featuring ornamental stained-glass windows, carved panels, geometric borders, and Arabic calligraphy. Two pointed-arch upper windows display richly stylized floral ornament, while the lower registers combine colored glazing with intricate latticework. The entire façade is unified through harmonious proportions and subtle decorative bands rendered in soft terracotta, pale blue, and warm ivory tones.
These designs belong to the artistic traditions that emerged during the late Seljuk and early Ottoman periods. In Anatolia, stained glass was not merely decorative but also symbolic, transforming natural light into an expression of spiritual beauty. Floral motifs alluded to the gardens of paradise, while geometric patterns reflected ideals of order, harmony, and divine perfection.
Alexandre M. Raymond carefully documented these architectural fragments during his extensive travels through Turkey. His measured drawings preserve details that remain invaluable to historians, architects, restorers, and collectors. The gentle color palette and balanced composition give this plate exceptional decorative appeal, equally suited to traditional and contemporary interiors.
This print is entirely original and dates from 1924. It is sold unframed. Any framed illustrations are shown for visual inspiration only.
Condition: Good original condition with age-related toning, scattered foxing, minor marginal wear, and light handling marks consistent with age. Colors remain soft yet vibrant, and the image retains excellent clarity and detail.
Framing recommendations: The vertical composition is ideally suited to a wide ivory museum mat and a dark walnut or ebonized frame with subtle gilt detailing inspired by Ottoman interiors. Museum glass is recommended to preserve the delicate printed colors and fine architectural details.
Original antique print. Sold unframed. Framed images are for display inspiration only.
