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Antique Islamic Vessels and Metalwork Object Study, Maximilian Egypt 1846
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About the Item
Antique Islamic Vessels and Metalwork Object Study, Maximilian Egypt 1846
This exceptionally refined 19th-century Orientalist reference engraving presents a comprehensive study of Islamic vessels, pouring containers, basins, jars, and ceremonial metalwork arranged in a harmonious radial composition. The plate displays dozens of individually rendered objects, ranging from richly ornamented ewers and flasks to shallow bowls, handled jars, ornamental pitchers, and utilitarian storage vessels, all drawn with scientific clarity and decorative balance.
Each object is isolated and shown in precise elevation, allowing the viewer to study proportions, rim profiles, pouring spouts, engraving patterns, surface textures, and functional design variations. The central vessel anchors the entire composition, while surrounding forms create a symmetrical visual rhythm that transforms what is essentially a documentary plate into a decorative artwork of remarkable elegance.
This plate originates from the celebrated Oriental expedition of Duke Maximilian of Bavaria and was drawn directly on site by Heinrich von Mayr, with scholarly texts prepared by Dr. Sebastian Fischer. The publication remains one of the most authoritative European visual records of Islamic material culture in the early 19th century. Von Mayr’s work is especially esteemed for its accuracy, restraint, and ability to preserve manufacturing traditions with almost archaeological fidelity.
Artistically, the plate excels through its tonal subtlety and immaculate control of engraved line. Glass forms, hammered metal surfaces, fluted bodies, pierced ornament, and engraved decoration are all convincingly distinguished. The engraver succeeds in conveying both the weight of metal and the delicacy of thin-walled vessels entirely through line, without theatrical shading.
Historically, such plates served as primary reference material for European metalworkers, silversmiths, architects, and interior designers during the Moorish Revival and Orientalist design movements of the 19th century. These exact sources influenced lighting fixtures, tableware, architectural ornament, and luxury interiors across Europe and later America.
Today, this engraving holds strong appeal for collectors of Islamic art, Orientalist scholarship, decorative arts history, metalwork design, and museum-level reference material. Its disciplined symmetry, technical precision, and sculptural beauty also make it highly desirable as sophisticated wall decoration for studies, design studios, libraries, galleries, and curated hospitality interiors.
Condition report:
Good antique condition. Light to moderate age-related foxing visible mainly in the margins. Minor edge wear at extremities. The engraved image remains crisp and finely printed throughout with strong contrast. Plate mark faintly visible.
Framing tips:
A wide ivory, warm sand, or pale linen mat will emphasize the archival presence of the sheet and the clarity of each vessel. A dark walnut, blackened wood, or softly antiqued gilt frame will enhance the sculptural richness of the forms. UV-protective glass is strongly recommended.
Technique: Steel engraving
Maker: Heinrich von Mayr, Germany, 1846
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- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 15.2 in (38.6 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1846
- Condition:Good antique condition. Light to moderate age-related foxing visible mainly in the margins. Minor edge wear at extremities. The engraved image remains crisp and finely printed throughout with strong contrast. Plate mark faintly visible.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-12954-181stDibs: LU3054347880972
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