Tugra Levha

Bring the timeless beauty of Mehmed Sakir Recai's Tugra Levha into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.

The Tugra Levha by Mehmed Sakir Recai is a magnificent example of Ottoman calligraphic art, embodying the grandeur and spiritual depth of Islamic artistic traditions. This exquisite work features an elaborate imperial tugra (monogram) intertwined with swirling floral motifs and gilded accents against a deep indigo or cobalt background, radiating regal elegance. Created during the zenith of Ottoman ornamental arts in the 18th–19th centuries, Sakir Recai masterfully blended strict thuluth script conventions with baroque-inspired luxuriance—a signature of court artists under Sultan Mahmud II. The piece symbolizes authority through its precise letterforms while seducing viewers with rhythmically dancing vines, representing Islam's fusion of divine order and natural beauty. Not merely decorative, such Levhas held sacred significance as Quranic verse displays, making them pivotal in Islamic art history for bridging functionality, calligraphic innovation, and imperial iconography. Its technical brilliance and historical weight place it alongside Iznik ceramics and Sinan’s architecture as cultural touchstones of Ottoman brilliance.

For contemporary spaces, this masterpiece demands deliberate staging—its rich blues and golds pair splendidly with warm neutrals like taupe walls or honey-toned woods in a study or formal sitting area. Hang it as a focal point above a minimalist console or leather Chesterfield sofa to let the intricate details shine, ensuring adequate lighting (angled spotlights or soft backlighting enhance depth). In offices, its majestic scale (typically 60x90cm or larger) suits high-ceilinged lobbies or executive suites, conveying gravitas when flanked by sleek metallic frames or recessed niches. Complement its Ottoman opulence with geometric Moroccan rugs or brass tea tables, but avoid competing patterns—solid-textured velvet cushions in emerald or sapphire hues will echo its jewel tones harmoniously. For smaller rooms, opt for high-resolution reproductions scaled to 40x60cm, maintaining its commanding presence without overwhelming proportions.

When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.

We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.