Scottish Antiques Wall Decorations

Art Deco Wool Textile or Wall Hanging, Europe, 1930s. Original 1930s art deco textile trow / textile / wall hanging with a very distinct floral and geometrical art deco design. Grea...

Piero Fornasetti plate Libra Zodiac sign porcelain 1972, Italy.

Green Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1930.

Vintage Italian porcelain plate by Piero Fornasetti (Italian 1913-1988) decorated with the face of his muse, Lina Cavalieri, printed on a nake...

Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" 1/100 limited edition print depicting the face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri / made in Milano Italy, 1998 Width: 14 inches / Height: ...

Vintage Villeroy and Boch 1900 Art Deco design, woman with parrot. Villeroy & Boch Design 1900 Porcelain collectible plate. The subjects coll...

Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1930. Yellow mustard color.  

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Gold Adam Porcelain Plates, 1970s. A complete set of twelve vintage painted gold ground transfer-printed porcelain plates in black and white...

Original vintage French Porto Ramos advertising poster from circa 1920. Founded by Adriano Ramos Pinto in 1880, Casa Ramos Pinto soon made itself known for its innovative and pioneer...

A beautiful woman portrait in the glass closed. A stained glass technique in glass gives a magical atmosphere when light falls and changes the color palette intensity during the course of the day. An Antique stained glass panel...

1970s VICTOR VASARELY "Live and let live love and let love". Rosenthal collectible framed German plate. Victor Vasarely Rosenthal Studio Line Limited Edition Porcelain Plate. By Vasarely born 1936. "Leben und Leben lassen, Lieben und Lieben lassen" "Live and let live - love and let love". Limited edition, signed and numbered. Plate is in good condition, size is 12". Frame is not in good condition, white became yellowish shows wear. Victor Vasarely, born as Győző Vásárhelyi on April 9, 1906, in Pécs, Hungary, was a Hungarian-French artist widely regarded as the "father of Op Art" (Optical Art). He is known for his pioneering work in geometric abstraction and the use of optical illusions to create visually captivating and dynamic artworks. Vasarely's early career involved studying medicine in Budapest, but he later decided to pursue his passion for art and enrolled in the Műhely (Workshop) academy in Hungary. He initially experimented with various styles, including Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, but his interest in geometric abstraction grew stronger over time. In the 1930s, Vasarely moved to Paris, where he continued to explore geometric patterns, lines, and shapes in his art. He believed that art should not merely imitate nature but should create its own language of forms and colors to engage the viewer's perception actively. This philosophy led to the development of Op Art, a movement that emerged in the 1960s and focused on creating optical illusions and visual effects through precise geometric patterns and colors. Vasarely's artworks often featured meticulously arranged geometric shapes, giving the impression of movement and three-dimensionality. He employed various optical tricks, such as the juxtaposition of contrasting colors and the use of repetition, to create an illusion of depth and visual dynamism. His artworks can evoke a sense of visual vibration and often challenge the viewer's perception. Throughout his career, Vasarely's influence extended beyond the art world. He believed in the democratization of art and wanted to make art accessible to a wider audience. He embraced mass production techniques, creating what he called "multiple originals" or "serigraphs" (a form of screen printing). These serigraphs allowed him to produce multiple copies of his artworks at affordable prices, making them more accessible to art enthusiasts. Vasarely's artistic legacy continues to be celebrated around the world. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums, and he remains an influential figure in the fields of Op Art and abstract geometric art. He passed away on March 15, 1997, in Paris, leaving behind a vast body of work that continues to captivate audiences and inspire artists to this day. About Rosenthal: German porcelain manufactory Rosenthal was originally founded as a ceramics-painting studio by Philipp Rosenthal Sr. (1855-1937) in 1879 at Schloss Erkersreuth in Bavaria, near the Czech border. Its first highly popular product was an ashtray inscribed with the words “Resting place for lit cigars.” In 1890, the company moved to the neighboring hamlet of Selb and, a year later, began to manufacture its own porcelain, since white porcelain was, at that time, in short supply. Rosenthal’s first complete table service was called Empire; it was exhibited along with other lines at Paris’s Exposition Universelle in 1900. With the dawn of the 20th century, Rosenthal began producing porcelain tableware and services formed and decorated in the latest styles, like the Jugendstil Botticelli (1903), the Art Nouveau Darmstadt (1905), and the all-white Maria (1916) lines. Successes with this au courant approach led the company to launch an art pottery division in 1910, dedicated to luxury tableware, vases, and other decorative objects. By the 1930s, figurines were another important Rosenthal product, most notably the Disney-licensed Mickey Mouse pieces introduced in 1931. In 1934, Philipp Rosenthal was forced to leave his company and country when his Jewish ancestry came under persecution by the Nazi regime. Despite the loss of its founder, the Rosenthal company remained the premier supplier of high-quality porcelain tableware to the Third Reich. After the war, in 1950, Philip Rosenthal Jr. (1916-2001) joined his father's company as an advertising manager. By 1958, he had become its CEO, continuing his father’s vision to produce high-quality porcelain in line with progressive tastes. Through the rest of the 20th century, Rosenthal was the most commercially successful porcelain producer in Germany. In the postwar era, Rosenthal’s most famous tableware lines have included 2000 by Raymond Loewy and Richard Latham (1954), Magic Flute by Bjørn Wiinblad (1959), Suomi by Timo Sarpaneva (1976), and Moon by Jasper Morrison (1997). The company has enjoyed many popular and critically acclaimed collaborations with designers and brands, like Salvador Dalì, Tapio Wirkkala, Walter Gropius, Andy Warhol, Ron Arad, Enzo Mari, Konstantin Grcic, and Versace. Rosenthal's product lines have encompassed more than ceramics over the years. In 1972, the company began producing furniture, under the subsidiary Rosenthal Einrichtung, in Espelkamp, Germany. Standouts from this arm of Rosenthal include Gunter Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf’s futuristic Sunball Lounge Chair (1969), Verner Panton’s Relaxer Rocking Chair (1974), Burchard Vogtherr's Vario Pillo...

Bjørn Wiinblad wall Plate, produced by Rosenthal. ALADIN in the Enchanted Garden #4 Wall Plate Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal. Vintage porcelain collector plate by Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany from the series " Aladin im Zubergarten" plate "Aladin und die Wunderlampe IV". This decorative wall plate is titled "Aladin im Zaubergarten eingesperrt" (Aladin in the Enchanted Garden) and is number 4 in the collectible series of 12. The plate includes hanging hardware affixed to the back, shown. The various colors, together with the gold, make these plates true and precious collector's items. Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Rosenthal Studio Line Collectable Plate. In pristine condition. Dimensions: 6.25 in. diameter. Artist: Bjørn Wiinblad. Plate Number: 4 (series of 12) Title: Aladin in the Enchanted Garden Hardware: Fixed, hanging. Aladdin and the Magic Lamp series was designed in the 60s by the Danish artist and chief designer of Rosenthal, Björn Wiinblad. Connoisseurs of Wiinblad's work know that this great artist worked in various industries and fields in the 20th century and had his works in renowned museums such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the National Museum in Sweden, were collected from the Moderna Museet in Copenhagen and today have a high collector's value. Rosenthal is a German company that is well-known for its production of high-quality porcelain and other luxury goods. The company has a long history, dating back to the late 19th century, and it has collaborated with various artists and designers over the years to create unique and artistic pieces. This Bjorn Wiinblad Vintage Danish Modern Rosenthal porcelain " Aladdin " collector's decorative plate is a very special and unique piece to add to your collection. The porcelain collector's decorative wall plate is made by Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany from 1976 - 1982. Made of fine porcelain, the round decorative plate features a beautiful multicolor design of Aladdin with special metallic gold details. It is signed in the plate lower front and has an attached hanger on the reverse back side for easy wall installation. Characteristics of Wiinblad's work include whimsical round faced people, dressed vaguely in 19th Century costume. They are often surrounded by natural elements : twining vines, floral wreathes, and fantastical trees. When Wiinblad employed color, he did so with great assurance. His color palette is saturated and strong, often accented with metallic gold or silver. Bjørn Wiinblad was a Danish painter, designer, and artist known for his distinctive and whimsical style. He gained international recognition for his work, which often featured imaginative and decorative elements. Wiinblad was active from the mid-20th century until his passing in 2006. Bjorn Wiinblad ( 1918 - 2006 ) was a Danish painter, designer, and artist known for his distinctive and whimsical style in ceramics, silver, bronze, textiles, and graphics. He gained international recognition for his work, which often featured imaginative and decorative elements. His artworks have been exhibited internationally since the early 1950's. Wiinblad was named Man...