Antique Ottoman Window Grille Designs with Iznik Tile Surrounds, 1924
€ 590
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
Publisher
Paris, France
Technique
Original color lithograph
Sheet size
35.5 × 49 cm (14.0 × 19.3 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14306-48
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, a light central fold as issued, and minor handling wear consistent with age. The colors remain fresh and attractive.
About this sheet
Antique Ottoman Window Grille and Tile Designs, Alexandre Raymond, 1924
Original color lithograph from Alexandre M. Raymond's celebrated publication L'Art Islamique en Orient – IIe Partie, illustrating two alternative Ottoman window designs combining geometric iron grilles with richly decorated ceramic tile surrounds.
Issued as Plate 48, this remarkable composition presents Type A and Type B, each demonstrating the sophisticated relationship between metalwork, geometry, landscape imagery, and floral ornament within Ottoman decorative traditions.
The left composition features a restrained hexagonal lattice superimposed over a tranquil waterscape, framed by delicate blue-and-white floral tiles. The right design employs a more complex system of intersecting circles and radiating geometry, creating an elegant interplay between mathematical order and natural scenery.
The surrounding borders evoke the finest traditions of İznik ceramics, with scrolling arabesques, stylized flowers, and ornamental motifs that flourished throughout the Ottoman Empire. These architectural details illustrate how windows served not only as practical elements but also as vehicles for artistic expression and spiritual contemplation.
Alexandre M. Raymond carefully documented these decorative fragments during his travels through Turkey and the Near East. His publications remain among the most important visual references for Islamic and Ottoman architectural ornament.
The subtle palette of soft blues, pale greens, ivory, and muted gold gives the sheet exceptional decorative appeal and makes it particularly suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Framing recommendation: Sold unframed. The print displays beautifully in a dark walnut or ebonized frame with a thin gilt slip and an ivory museum mat. Museum glass is recommended. Framed images are for display inspiration only.
Original antique print. Sold unframed. Framed illustrations are shown for visual inspiration only.
