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Moorish Wall-mounted Sculptures

MOORISH STYLE

After the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula in the eighth century, Islamic Spain became a cultural mix of influences that shaped both private homes and religious spaces. Moorish design was the name given to this style, which evolved through the 15th century with vibrant tile work, horseshoe arches and lavish ornamentation, most visible at sites such as Granada’s Alhambra and the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba. Moorish furniture was often similarly ornate, and featured pieces inlaid with wood, ivory and bone.

When European designers began studying Moorish art and architecture in the early 19th century, it led to a Moorish Revival. Appropriating the style’s decorative flourishes and architectural elements, it promoted a romantic view of Islamic design. Travelers could bring home a memento of what they witnessed in the Middle East, a trend that aligned with a fad for themed interiors. Men’s smoking rooms arranged with ottomans, divans and settees and inlaid tables were especially popular, as were cafés where coffee was served amid bead curtains and colorful floor mats. (Handwoven rugs are a centerpiece of Moorish interiors.) Octagonal rooms with domed ceilings were created for wealthy homes, frequently with furnishings like pipe stands, filigree plasterwork and arched doorways. The horseshoe arch is an iconic attribute of Moorish architecture that, in addition to Spain, can be found in Sicily, Morocco and elsewhere.

Several late 19th to early 20th-century movements featured Moorish touches. The American and English Aesthetic Movement, for example, borrowed liberally from global decorating styles, as seen in furniture designed by Lockwood de Forest, a New York-born artist who mixed Eastern and Western forms. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau also references the elegant use of geometry in Moorish design, with Milanese Art Nouveau furniture designer Carlo Bugatti drawing inspiration from the style. The Arts and Crafts movement, which prized expressive yet simple design, incorporated Moorish influences; hand-painted furniture and tile work created by William De Morgan, a British designer and potter who made furnishings for the likes of Morris & Co., were informed by techniques from Moorish Spain.

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Style: Moorish
Antique Moroccan Moorish Hand painted Wall Door Sculpture or Mirror Frame
Located in Plainview, NY
An antique Moroccan moorish hand painted and wood carved door design wall decor, sculpture or mirror frame. Featuring exotic and intricate geometrical...
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Antique Turkish Tinned Copper Circular Serving Tray
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Antique Persian Blue Tiles Scene Islamic Koranic Script, Set 6
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Large Antique Decorative Indo-Persian Mughal Hammered Brass Tray 19th c.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large antique 19th century handcrafted decorative Indo-Persian Mughal brass tray. Asian metalwork finely embossed and hammered with floral and figural and...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Moorish Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Large Brass Middle Eastern Persian Style Hanging Tray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very large brass Middle Eastern Persian style hanging collector one of a kind decorative tray. Finely hand-hammered, embossed and chiseled with a Middle Eastern historic ceremonial scene. The metal brass Incised with a large medallion in the centre depicting a Middle Eastern King and his court and with cartouches and medallions with figural scenes around. Pie crest edges. Mameluke Persepolis Islamic style. Very nice polished gold brass metal tray could be used hanging on the wall or as a tray table on a stand. Very hard to find large 39"5 Middle Eastern brass tray. DIMENSIONS: 39.5"D × 1"H Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections. Indoor or outdoor use, will fit any Moorish, Bohemian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern decor.
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Moroccan Antique Brass covers.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very handsome large scale brass cover. Large Moroccan ceremonial brass vessel for covering wedding presents, pastries or food, hand forged in Fez. Perfect ...
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Moroccan Antique Bronze Cover with Brass Etched Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very handsome large-scale handcrafted cover. Large handmade Moroccan ceremonial brass vessel for covering wedding presents, hand-forged in Fez. Perfect as center piece for food cove...
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Brass, Bronze

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Moorish wall-mounted sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Moorish wall-mounted sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall-mounted sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Moorish wall-mounted sculptures made in a specific country, there are Asia, Africa, and Maghreb pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall-mounted sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $750 and tops out at $3,850 while the average work can sell for $2,500.

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