1875s Handcrafted Carved Wooden Model with an Inlaid Frame Arab-Andalusian Style

Model inspired by Granadine stucco architecture, featuring carved details that represent iconic elements of Nasrid art, such as decorative arches and intricate tracery. The frame is ...

An exquisite relief mural model, finely polychromed and gilded, depicting in great detail a double arch from the Nasrid architecture of the Alhambra in Granada. The frame features la...

Exquisite handcrafted model of the Alhambra, inspired by Andalusian architecture, with a wooden frame decorated with geometric marquetry, Arabic inscriptions, and polychrome reliefs....

A beautiful mural model reproducing a horseshoe arch doorway, intricately carved in wood in a geometric pattern typical of Mudejar art. The doorway is made of stucco with delicate in...

Oriental “Bonheur du jour” in carved wood and marquetery , “Moucharabiehs” leaf late 19th century, small gaps in inlays

An antique Moroccan moorish hand painted and wood carved door design wall decor, sculpture or mirror frame. Featuring exotic and intricate geometrical...

Middle Eastern Moorish style (19th Century) carved teak wall panel with a large brass inlaid center panel centered between a mirrored top panel and fil...

19th century plaster relief model of the Alhambra by Rafael Contreras Spanish, Late 19th Century Height 70cm, width 45cm, depth 7cm This exceptional plaster relief model captures the architectural splendour of the Alhambra and was crafted by the esteemed Spanish architect and artists, Rafael Contreras (1826–1890). As the official architect of the Alhambra from 1847, Contreras played a key role in restoring the historic palace. Alongside his architectural work, he meticulously produced plaster replicas of the facades he was refurbishing. The model in Mayfair Gallery’s collection showcases a beautifully detailed façade from the Alhambra in Granada. This relief, cast from a mould, highlights an elaborate arched entryway. A finely sculpted polychrome tile mosaic dado surrounds the base, while the arch itself is framed by an exquisite combination of epigraphic, geometric, and foliate ornamentation. Above, three arched windows feature delicate pierced tracery, further enhanced by intricate carved embellishments. A notable feature of this model is the richly decorated entrance inset. Adding to its historical significance, the panel bears the signature ‘Modelos de la Alhambra por Contreras’ in the lower right corner. It is housed in an elegant glazed wooden frame, complementing its refined craftsmanship. The reverse retains a fragment of the original paper label, a hallmark of Contreras’ models, which likely detailed the subject matter for travellers. Additionally, a later stamp from a picture restorer is visible. A superb example of architectural artistry, this antique plaster relief...