The Oriental Chamber: An Ottoman Interior of Textiles and Carved Wood, 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-14323-9
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 vibrant color and excellent decorative quality.
About this sheet
An exquisite original antique color print depicting La Chambre Orientale (Côté de la Fenêtre) from the renowned Collection Henry d'Allemagne. The composition presents an intimate Ottoman-inspired interior richly furnished with carved wooden cabinetry, intricate geometric paneling, colorful stained-glass windows, and sumptuous textiles.
Low divans covered with embroidered cushions and layered carpets evoke the traditional sedir seating arrangements found throughout historic homes of the Eastern Mediterranean and Ottoman world. Shelves filled with elegant ewers and decorative vessels frame the scene, while floral glass panels and finely carved lattice doors create a remarkable interplay of craftsmanship and ornament.
Reflecting the Belle Époque fascination with Islamic art and architecture, this print stands as both a decorative masterpiece and a valuable historical document. The harmony of color, pattern, and architectural detail makes it particularly appealing for collectors of Orientalist art, interior design, and decorative arts.
This is an original antique print and not a modern reproduction. The work is sold unframed. Any framed images or interior visualizations are provided solely for 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 vibrant color and excellent decorative quality.
