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Place of Origin: German
Opulent horse bronze by Wolfgang Binding 2002
Opulent horse bronze by Wolfgang Binding 2002

Opulent horse bronze by Wolfgang Binding 2002

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

Stunning horse bronze by the German artist and sculptor Wolfgang Binding (*1937). The artist's works can be found in public spaces, in the Guggenheim Museum in New York, in private...

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Early 2000s Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Vase Decor Milano by Ruscha Germany
Mid-Century Modern Vase Decor Milano by Ruscha Germany

Mid-Century Modern Vase Decor Milano by Ruscha Germany

By Ruscha

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

In a very good condition beautiful handpainted vase from Ruscha Keramik. Decor Milano and this pattern is one of the most stunning designs of the sixties.

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Four Studio-Line Candlesticks by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Madonna
Set of Four Studio-Line Candlesticks by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Madonna

Set of Four Studio-Line Candlesticks by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Madonna

By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of four candlesticks of Madonna and baby Jesus with the three wise men by Danish artist-cum-designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal of Germany as part of their extensive artist-led...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Vase from Ruscha, West Germany, 1960s
Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Vase from Ruscha, West Germany, 1960s

Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Vase from Ruscha, West Germany, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Vase from Ruscha, West Germany, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such a...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Meissen Gilt Porcelain Trumpet Form Floral Vase
Antique Meissen Gilt Porcelain Trumpet Form Floral Vase

Antique Meissen Gilt Porcelain Trumpet Form Floral Vase

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique German porcelain vase. By Meissen. With cold-painted Streublumen floral sprays to either side and gilt bands to the rim and footrim. Fully marked to the base and wi...

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19th Century Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1880 Pair of German Sterling Silver Lidded Urns
Circa 1880 Pair of German Sterling Silver Lidded Urns

Circa 1880 Pair of German Sterling Silver Lidded Urns

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of circa 1880 German Sterling Silver lidded urns, very heavy. An impressive pair of solid silver urns or vases that are decorated with detailed chased and applied elements including stylized leaves chased around the lower portion of the body. Each Vase has an applied wreath shaped cartouche on one side, one with the image of a woman and a man in period clothing...

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19th Century Neoclassical Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Small Ada Planters by Llot Llov
Set of 2 Small Ada Planters by Llot Llov

Set of 2 Small Ada Planters by Llot Llov

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 Small ada planters by Llot Llov Dimensions: Ø 21 cm x H: 34 cm Pot 1: Ø 21 cm x 26 cm; Pot 2: Ø 21 cm x 8 cm Materials: brushed raw aluminium Also available in black powder-coated. Ada Planter was made in a metal spinning process out of aluminium, meant to be the new home for plants with roots. They come in four types, all can be filled from both sides, allowing for endless combinations from cactus as well as palm trees. The new edition is ready to order in brushed aluminium. The unpainted surface shows the raw material. Each plant pot is hand-turned and hand-brushed and is reminiscent of an untreated industrial piece. The slightly reflective metal surface creates a beautiful contrast to the fresh green leaves. The new planter...

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2010s Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Candleholder, German Design, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Candleholder, German Design, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Candleholder, German Design, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Wooden Candleholder, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Brown Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minim...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Neoclassical Marble Thorwaldsen Bust
19th Century Neoclassical Marble Thorwaldsen Bust

19th Century Neoclassical Marble Thorwaldsen Bust

Located in Berlin, DE

Great Thorwaldsen bust. Marble figure of the sculptor Thorwaldsen Extremely expressive characterization, which, in an extraordinary detail, also reflects the facial expressions of hi...

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19th Century Neoclassical Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Marble

Super Colorful abstract Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
Super Colorful abstract Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s

Super Colorful abstract Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s

By Bay Keramik

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. Hi...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Rosenthal Porcelain Centerpiece Plate Chippendale Decoration 1940s
Rosenthal Porcelain Centerpiece Plate Chippendale Decoration 1940s

Rosenthal Porcelain Centerpiece Plate Chippendale Decoration 1940s

By Rosenthal

Located in Milano, MI

Hand-painted Rosenthal porcelain bowl stand, Chippendale decoration, made in the 1940s Ø cm 34 h cm 8 Rosenthal is a German company founded in 1879 in Bavaria. Produces porcelain a...

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1940s Chippendale Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Baby Bloom Stacking Pigeon Blue Vessel by Pia Wüstenberg
Baby Bloom Stacking Pigeon Blue Vessel by Pia Wüstenberg

Baby Bloom Stacking Pigeon Blue Vessel by Pia Wüstenberg

By Pia Wüstenberg

Located in Geneve, CH

Baby Bloom Stacking Pigeon Blue Vessel by Pia Wüstenberg Unique Piece. Handmade In Europe. Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 28 cm. Materials: Acacia wood and glass. Available in different color...

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2010s Organic Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large German Cobalt Porcelain Floor Vase by Schumann Arzberg Germany
Large German Cobalt Porcelain Floor Vase by Schumann Arzberg Germany

Large German Cobalt Porcelain Floor Vase by Schumann Arzberg Germany

By Schumann Arzberg 1

Located in South Charleston, WV

18" tall and 9" wide, this floor or imposing mantel vase by Schumann Arburg Germany is also signed "OTCO" indicating production circa 1970s. "Echt" means real in German and is marke...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of 3 Ingrid Glass Vases in Purple Color, 1970s
Collection of 3 Ingrid Glass Vases in Purple Color, 1970s

Collection of 3 Ingrid Glass Vases in Purple Color, 1970s

By Ingrid Glas Euskirchen

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern German vases by Ingrid Glass, circa 1970. These beautiful purple colored and clear vases bring a touch of elegance and fantasy to any room. Tallest one i...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

1970s Apple Green Studio Ceramic Vase by Römhild Gramann Fat Lava Glaze, Germany
1970s Apple Green Studio Ceramic Vase by Römhild Gramann Fat Lava Glaze, Germany

1970s Apple Green Studio Ceramic Vase by Römhild Gramann Fat Lava Glaze, Germany

By Otto Keramik

Located in Andernach, DE

Beautiful small and smoothly, minimalistic shaped mid-century ceramic vase. Mild apple green and bubbly Fat Lava glaze, minimalist shape, beautiful condition. Executed and marked by ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century WGP West German Pottery Vase from Steuler, 1960s
Mid-Century WGP West German Pottery Vase from Steuler, 1960s

Mid-Century WGP West German Pottery Vase from Steuler, 1960s

By Steuler

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century WGP West German Pottery Vase from Steuler, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: C...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

105 Ltr Forms 25 Yellow Blown Glass Unique Decorative Object by Vogel Studio
105 Ltr Forms 25 Yellow Blown Glass Unique Decorative Object by Vogel Studio

105 Ltr Forms 25 Yellow Blown Glass Unique Decorative Object by Vogel Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

105 Ltr Forms 25 Yellow Blown Glass Unique Decorative Object by Vogel Studio One Of A Kind Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 25 cm. Materials: Hand-blown glass. Every glass object is blown, defo...

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2010s Post-Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Children Statues Figurines by Cortendorf Vintage German, 1960s
Children Statues Figurines by Cortendorf Vintage German, 1960s

Children Statues Figurines by Cortendorf Vintage German, 1960s

By Cortendorf

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A collection of 1960s Children figurines made by Cortendorf, Germany. A nice addition to any room. Made of Ceramic. Marked with manufactory label. Ta...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

German Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare by Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck 1890
German Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare by Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck 1890

German Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare by Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck 1890

Located in Long Island City, NY

A realistic German bronze bust of William Shakespeare by Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck and Sohn foundry, circa 1890 Very fine quality bust, nice patination. Would look great in a library or a gentlemans office. Signed on the back. Measures: 14" high x 10" wide x 5" deep Good condition. Ready to place. Minor wear consist with age and use. Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck was a foundry located in Berlin, Germany, that operated from 1851 until 1926. During the 75-year period when the foundry was in operation it was one of the most important foundries in Germany and was known for producing high quality bronze castings. The Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck foundry opened for business in 1851[2] in Berlin, Germany, under the leadership of its founder, Carl Gustav Hermann Gladenbeck. It was one of the most important foundries in Germany, known for high quality bronze castings. The foundry cast many of the best known bronze sculptures created by German artists in the mid-late 19th century and early 20th century. In addition to serving the usually modest casting requirements of German sculptors, the foundry was also capable of casting large-scale bronze statues. In 1913 the Gladenbeck foundry cast the monumental Confederate Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. In 1910, Gladenbeck cast theT hree Dancing Maidens Untermyer fountain by sculptor Walter Schott. The fountain is located in Conservatory Garden, Central Park, New York. The sculpture – situated on a limestone plinth...

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19th Century Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Meissen Rococo Genre Group, The Good Father, by J.C. Schoenheit, 20th Century
Meissen Rococo Genre Group, The Good Father, by J.C. Schoenheit, 20th Century

Meissen Rococo Genre Group, The Good Father, by J.C. Schoenheit, 20th Century

By Johann Carl Schoenheit, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent Meissen porcelain genre group: The father in domestic garb (housecoat over elaborate house clothes, slippers, high cap) sitting on a cushioned bench and busy supervising hi...

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Late 20th Century Rococo German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique KPM Royal Berlin Reticulated Porcelain Basket with Deutsche Blumen Decor
Antique KPM Royal Berlin Reticulated Porcelain Basket with Deutsche Blumen Decor

Antique KPM Royal Berlin Reticulated Porcelain Basket with Deutsche Blumen Decor

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine KPM porcelain basket. With reticulated or pierced sides, twin handles, and a hand-painted floral spray to the center. Simply a wonderful porcelain basket! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall Condition It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: KPM Porcelain Marks: Base bears a blue underglaze factor scepter mark, an iron-red orb mark, hand-painted cyphers and numbers, an impressed cyphers, and a cut slash...

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Early 20th Century Rococo German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Vase by Carstens-Tonnieshof Keramik Germany
Mid-Century Vase by Carstens-Tonnieshof Keramik Germany

Mid-Century Vase by Carstens-Tonnieshof Keramik Germany

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful vibrant blue with yellow/ochre ceramic vase from the quality items maker Carstens Keramik.

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase by Johannes Lessmann, Essen, 1960s
Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase by Johannes Lessmann, Essen, 1960s

Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase by Johannes Lessmann, Essen, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase by Johannes Lessmann for Ceramic Workshop Margaretenhöhe, Essen, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an att...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A Very Tall WMF Myra Vase, c1930
A Very Tall WMF Myra Vase, c1930

A Very Tall WMF Myra Vase, c1930

By WMF Ikora

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

A Very Tall WMF Myra Vase, c1930 Clearly inspired by Louis Comfort Tiffany favrile vases and frequently misidentified such is the high degree of similarity. Additional information:...

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20th Century Art Deco German Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Kerzenständer, Candelabra by Hanni Dietrich, Carved Oak and Welded Black Steel
Kerzenständer, Candelabra by Hanni Dietrich, Carved Oak and Welded Black Steel

Kerzenständer, Candelabra by Hanni Dietrich, Carved Oak and Welded Black Steel

By Hanni Dietrich

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Kerzenständer - Candelabra Candelabra made from a solid piece of oak with welded black steel arms and plateaus for candles in different heights inserted into the oak, by German art...

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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Pair of "Studio Line" White Porcelain Vases by Wirkkala & Feyl for Rosenthal
Pair of "Studio Line" White Porcelain Vases by Wirkkala & Feyl for Rosenthal

Pair of "Studio Line" White Porcelain Vases by Wirkkala & Feyl for Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala, Uta Feyl, Rosenthal

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of Rosenthal Studio-Line white bisque porcelain vases with matte finish designed by Tapio Wirkkala (taller vase) and Uta Feyl (round vase) respectively, circa 1970s. Both pieces...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen group playing cards, late 19th Century.
Meissen group playing cards, late 19th Century.

Meissen group playing cards, late 19th Century.

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting late 19th Century Meissen porcelain group depicting three figures playing cards seated around a table. Signed blue crossed swords to the base. Batch 81 DLYNE

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Late 19th Century Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Deer Bimini Style Lauscha Art Glass Sculpture Figure, 1910s
Art Nouveau Deer Bimini Style Lauscha Art Glass Sculpture Figure, 1910s

Art Nouveau Deer Bimini Style Lauscha Art Glass Sculpture Figure, 1910s

By Bimini Glass, Lauschaer

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early-20th century hand blown Deer Figurine, made probably in the Lauscha Thuringia Area in Germany. Excellent vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau German Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Eastern German GDR Pottery Vase from Strehla Keramik, 1960s
Mid-Century Eastern German GDR Pottery Vase from Strehla Keramik, 1960s

Mid-Century Eastern German GDR Pottery Vase from Strehla Keramik, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Eastern German GDR Pottery Vase from Strehla Keramik, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Material...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Bauhaus Style Candlesticks
Bauhaus Style Candlesticks

Bauhaus Style Candlesticks

By Bauhaus

Located in New York, NY

Pair of brass candlesticks in the style of the Bauhaus. Stamped "Made in Germany." This pair of industrial candlesticks follow the Bauhaus school of design's philosophy of "form fo...

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20th Century Bauhaus German Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

17th Century German Wrought Iron Candelabrum, Baroque Style, 18 Lights
17th Century German Wrought Iron Candelabrum, Baroque Style, 18 Lights

17th Century German Wrought Iron Candelabrum, Baroque Style, 18 Lights

Located in PARIS, FR

This grand 17th-century German wrought iron church candelabrum is a magnificent example of the era’s evolving ironwork techniques, where craftsmanship and artistic expression merged ...

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17th Century Baroque Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Baroque Porcelain Centerpiece, Bowl by Carl Thieme at Potschappel
19th Century Baroque Porcelain Centerpiece, Bowl by Carl Thieme at Potschappel

19th Century Baroque Porcelain Centerpiece, Bowl by Carl Thieme at Potschappel

By Carl Thieme

Located in Lisse, NL

This amazing and finely detailed table centerpiece is in very good condition. If you have the right table for this stunning antique porcelain then this eye catcher will never fail t...

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Late 19th Century Baroque Revival Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Cut Glass Compote Bowls on Silver Pedestal
Pair of Cut Glass Compote Bowls on Silver Pedestal

Pair of Cut Glass Compote Bowls on Silver Pedestal

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful pair of cut glass compote bowls on silver pedestal. Brilliant cut glass bowl mounted on a German continental silver pedestal decorated wi...

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20th Century German Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century OP-ART Vase Bisque Porcelain White by Heinrich Fuchs, 1960s, Germany
Mid-Century OP-ART Vase Bisque Porcelain White by Heinrich Fuchs, 1960s, Germany

Mid-Century OP-ART Vase Bisque Porcelain White by Heinrich Fuchs, 1960s, Germany

By Dr. Heinrich Fuchs, Lorenz Hutschenreuther

Located in Andernach, DE

An amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase, op-art at it's peak, made in Germany, by Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, circa 1960s. Vase is in very good conditi...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Vases by WMF, Silver-Plated Bronze, Germany, Circa 1900
Art Nouveau Vases by WMF, Silver-Plated Bronze, Germany, Circa 1900

Art Nouveau Vases by WMF, Silver-Plated Bronze, Germany, Circa 1900

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Nouveau vases made by WMF-Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (1853 to the present). Made in bronze with silver plating. In its design we can see the silhouette of a man and a wom...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

18th Century German 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Freres Jordan, Hanau c.1790
18th Century German 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Freres Jordan, Hanau c.1790

18th Century German 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Freres Jordan, Hanau c.1790

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th Century German 18k gold & hand painted enamel snuff box. of rectangular shape with angled corners, this exquisite snuff box features a meticulously designed lid. At its ...

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18th Century Other Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Mid-Century Fish-Mouth Vase & Gold Rim by ''Edelstein'' Bavaria, 1950s Germany
Mid-Century Fish-Mouth Vase & Gold Rim by ''Edelstein'' Bavaria, 1950s Germany

Mid-Century Fish-Mouth Vase & Gold Rim by ''Edelstein'' Bavaria, 1950s Germany

By Edelstein

Located in Andernach, DE

Fantastic mid-century design vase by ''Edelstein'', Bavaria. Vases with this kind of shape at the rim are commonly known as fish-mouth vases. Minimalistic, balanced shape with an ult...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Postmodern Tusca Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal, 1980s
Postmodern Tusca Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal, 1980s

Postmodern Tusca Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal, 1980s

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Uppsala, SE

This is the smallest model of the Tusca vase series, designed by Lino Sabattini and produced by Rosenthal in the 1980s. The white porcelain vase features a silver coloured motif and ...

Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Very Large Blue Siemens Clock
Very Large Blue Siemens Clock

Very Large Blue Siemens Clock

By Siemens

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This beautiful, unique wall clock originates from an old cable factory in former East Germany (DDR). The clock once hung in the hall where workers could keep track of the time. It ha...

Category

1950s Bauhaus Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

German Ceramic Vase from Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s
German Ceramic Vase from Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s

German Ceramic Vase from Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Hamburg, DE

German Ceramic Vase from Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic St...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ernst Seger, David and Lion, German Art Deco Patinated Bronze Sculpture, c. 1920
Ernst Seger, David and Lion, German Art Deco Patinated Bronze Sculpture, c. 1920

Ernst Seger, David and Lion, German Art Deco Patinated Bronze Sculpture, c. 1920

By Ernst Seger

Located in New York, NY

Signed “E. Seger”. Black patina. Dimensions Height: 8 inches (20cm) Width: 7.5 inches (18.75cm) Depth: 8.5 inches (21.25cm) THE BIBLE STORY Samuel 17:34-36 Originally, Saul would not allow David to fight Goliath (17:33). Saul’s reason was simply that Goliath would be stronger than David. David was young and he did not have the experience to fight such a capable enemy as Goliath. David was likely to die, and his death would benefit nobody. Often people wrongly imagine that they are acting in faith (in other words, that they are trusting God). Really, they are acting in a foolish manner, as if the danger is not real. They are not trusting in God, but in their own thoughts, hopes and desires. David’s reply to Saul shows us his attitudes. This reply explains clearly why David had offered to fight Goliath. In other words, it shows how David considered himself able to defeat Goliath. Like many boys and young men in Israel, David had worked as a shepherd. That is, he looked after sheep. He was responsible to look after those sheep in every way. In particular, he had to protect them from wild animals. Lions and bears are some of the fiercest large wild animals. They were common in Israel at the time of the Bible. They are much stronger than a man (see for example 1 Kings 13:24 and 2 Kings 2:24). Only the bravest and strongest men were able to kill a lion (Judges 14:5-6; 2 Samuel 23:20). However, David had killed both a lion and a bear. He had killed animals that were stronger than him. David did not believe that the strongest man would win the fight. David had a close relationship with God; he was trusting God to rescue him (17:37). David was not pretending that there was no danger. However, God’s Holy Spirit was active in David’s life (16:13). By the power of his Holy Spirit, God had given David the faith (trust in God) to fight Goliath. Because David really was trusting God, there was no reason for him to be afraid of Goliath. THE ARTIST Ernst Seger (1865 1939), born in Neurode (Nowa Ruda, now Poland), studied sculpturing from 1884 at the Kunstschule in Breslau under Robert Härtel. From 1886 he worked in the Atelier of Christian Behrens, where he created the Eichendorff-Memorial for the Silezian City of Neisse. From 1893 to 1894 Seger stayed in Paris where he worked in the atelier of Auguste Rodin. However, Seger finally chose a ‘Jugenstill’ and a more ‘naturalistic’ or ‘Neuklassizismus’ style. His sculptures, modelled like the Greek antiques, were later greatly admired by the National Socialists. At the end of 1894 Ernst Seger went back to Berlin, founded his own atelier and created the Kaiser Wilhelm I memorial for the Silesian City of Glatz. In 1897 Seger created the sculpture ‘Jugend’ (‘Youth’), which was displayed at the ‘Große Berliner Kunstausstellung’ in 1898, at the ‘Große Berliner Kunstausstellung’ in 1899, at the ‘Münchener Glaspalast Ausstellung’ in 1899 and at the ‘Münchener Glaspalast Ausstellung’ in 1908. As a sculptor Seger regarded this as his first relevant work, his breakthrough. A copy of the sculpture in bronze, 1.60 metres high, was placed in the ‘Scheitniger Park’ in Breslau (now Wroclaw). In 1898 Segers ‘Diana’, the Roman Goddess of the Hunt, the Moon and Childbirth, was unvealed in Park Szczytnicki, Breslau, Polen (earlier ‘Schneitniger Park’). Until 1945 the sculpture stayed in the Schneitniger Park, Breslau. This part of the park is still called ’Dianagarten’. After the turn of the century the elegant female dancers and nudes by Seger gained great popularity. In 1905 Ernst Seger created -together with the sculptor Bernhard Sehring- the ‘Bismarck Brunnen’ (‘Bismarck Fountain’) in Breslau. This memorial-fountain (which still exists) represents the allegories ‘Kampf’ and ‘Sieg’ (‘Battle and Victory’). Seger’s ‘Verwundete Amazone’ (‘Wounded Amazon’), displayed at the Grosse Münchner Kunstausstellung in the Glaspalast in 1908, was placed in the garden of the ‘Kaufhauses Wertheim’ in Berlin. In the same year he was appointed as a professor. Seger’s marble sculpture ‘Kypris’, created in 1916, was placed in the Alten Nationalgalerie in Berlin. In 1925 the City of Berlin acquired his sculpture ‘Anbetung’ and placed it at the Johannaplatz. ‘Storchenbrunnen’ (‘Stork-fountain’), was placed in 1931 at the Adolf-Scheidt-Platz in Berlin. In 1935 the American newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst bought Seger’s sleeping ‘Ganymede’. During the Third Reich Ernst Seger was commissioned numerous Hitler busts...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage German Glass Block Vase by H. Düsterhaus for Walther Glas, 1970s
Vintage German Glass Block Vase by H. Düsterhaus for Walther Glas, 1970s

Vintage German Glass Block Vase by H. Düsterhaus for Walther Glas, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage German Glass Block Vase by H. Düsterhaus for Walther Glas, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 Official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, des...

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20th Century German Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Large Mid-Century BAY Keramik Green Relief Vase, West Germany, 1970s
Large Mid-Century BAY Keramik Green Relief Vase, West Germany, 1970s

Large Mid-Century BAY Keramik Green Relief Vase, West Germany, 1970s

By Bay Keramik

Located in Praha, CZ

Large decorative ceramic vase manufactured by BAY Keramik in West Germany during the 1970s. The vase features an elaborate embossed floral relief motif finished in a vivid glossy gre...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Korbschale Porzellan polychrom bemalt KPM Berlin nach 1870
Korbschale Porzellan polychrom bemalt KPM Berlin nach 1870

Korbschale Porzellan polychrom bemalt KPM Berlin nach 1870

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Aachen, DE

Prächtige, reich floral geschmückte Korbschale der KPM Berlin, gerfertigt nach 1870. 6 der 12 aufgesetzten Blüten weisen kleine Beschädigungen auf, ansonsten unbeschädigt.

Category

1870s Baroque Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Brutalist German Floor Vase from Krösselbach Keramik, 1960s
Mid-Century Brutalist German Floor Vase from Krösselbach Keramik, 1960s

Mid-Century Brutalist German Floor Vase from Krösselbach Keramik, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist German Floor Vase from Krösselbach Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, I am sure that it is compl...

Category

20th Century Brutalist German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase or Mug by Anke Rasche-Suhr, 1960s
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase or Mug by Anke Rasche-Suhr, 1960s

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase or Mug by Anke Rasche-Suhr, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase or Mug by Anke Rasche-Suhr, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: ...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Summer', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760
Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Summer', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760

Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Summer', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent piece of Meissen porcelain of the 18th century: Four cupids wrapped in cloths grouped on a rock after the corn harvest, one leaning on the corn in the centre with a wreath ...

Category

Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Biedermeier Petit Point Box
Biedermeier Petit Point Box

Biedermeier Petit Point Box

Located in Tampa, FL

1830 to1840s German Biedermeier box with very fine petit point insert with glass. The petit point scene is of water, trees and two houses. The box has a black base at the bottom. Has...

Category

1830s Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Textile, Wood