German Decorative Art

German Majolica Lily of the Valley large leaves and pink flowers Plate circa 1890.

Material: Silver plated We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the butto...

Vintage 1970's Carstens Tönnieshof Atelier West German ceramic wall plaque with 3 heavy sculptural ceramic tiles linked by thick blackened steel chain. Originally found hanging in ga...

A 19th Century KPM Plaque of Jan Hus at Constance Council, Originally By Karl Friedrich Lessing, with the Original Giltwood Frame. The plaque is expertly framed in a meticulously cr...

1 Set of five Original Art Déco watercolor drawings. 1920s. Willi Jennrich (1901-1944) Germany. These works are very rare and decorative. They are Original watercolors. Typical subj...

Majolica grape plate signed Villeroy Boch Circa 1890.

A set of two beautiful art nouveau ceramic tiles in a wooden frame depicting lady's. Each individual tile is approximately 6" x 4.5" and including wooden frame 10" x 8". Designed by Carl Sigmund Luber (1896-1934), Germany. Manufactured by Johann von Schwarz...

Majolica grape plate signed Villeroy Boch Circa 1890.

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

A pair of white metal and gilded bronze relief male and female figures in 17c costumes applied to an embossed decorative panel in ebonized frames. Little n...

Germany, Vintage Ceramic hanging platter from Kellinghusen. Ø 23 x D 5 cm

Handmade 3D copper and brass relief mural of a ship, 1950s. The image rises about 2cm, is proportionally perfect and is very decorative.

Article: Wall rug individual customs made order by Ewald Kröner, 1970s (see images of the illustration prospect, each rug of the Kröner Collection could be configured on customers ...

Terracotta Wall Plate with Whimsy Children in Farmer Costumes by Johann Maresch A large terracotta wall plate depicting a relief couple of farmers childs in a forest enviroment. Man...

Article: Ceramic wall plate Decade: 1960s Producer: Atelier Schäffenacker, Ulm Germany attrib. Design: Helmut Schäffenacker attrib. original vintage ceramic wall plate w...

Mid-Century Modern Hand-Forged Artist Copper Nude, 1950s

Decorative original antique door. The side of the door that was originally visible to the outside, is made of solid oak and the other side of th...

Art Brut Wall-Hanging African Mask Circa 1980 This decorative mask is a unique piece of Art Brut, entirely handmade by artist Rudi Van Rienen. The piece is named "Maske in Blau" (i...

Small German Majolica Flowers Plate circa 1900.

Terracotta Wall Plate with Lovely Children in Traditional Costumes by Johann Maresch A large terracotta wall plate depicting a relief couple of farmers childs in a rural enviroment....

German Majolica Flowers & Leaves Plate Zell circa 1900.

Exceptional quality Berlin K.P.M Porcelain plaque, late 19th century. Plaque size: 12.5" x 16.5" Frame size: 18" x 22" "Kiss of the Wave" after Gustav...

German Majolica Leaves & Flowers Plate Circa 1900.

Space Age Wall Decoration or Roomdivider, 1960s This is a beautiful vintage wall decoration made of plastic with the real colors (orange, brown and white) from the 60s. The rings h...

We love the colourful umbrella design by Dorothea Fischer-Nosbisch that features on the 1966 re-release German film poster for Gene Kelly's classic musical Singin' in the Rain'. Si...

Copper Wall Decoration with Enamel Boats, 1960s Additional information: Dimensions: 61 W x 2 D x 41 H cm Period of Time : 1960 Country of origin: Germany Condition: Very good

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Heath A vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the heath. Us...

Copper Wall Decoration with Enamel Lilies, 1960s Additional information: Dimensions: 32 W x 2 D x 50 H cm Period of Time : 1960 Country of origin: Germany Condition: Very good

Handmade midcentury modern rectangular ceramic wall plaque with expressive white horse motif. Matte and shiny glaze in blue, white, yellow and light gray colors. Metal mount for wall...

The project includes 51 images. The original works were printed on Ilfochrome. Verso on the backing board signed, inscribed and dated. 1994 – 1997 respectively. Ilfochrome Photo 48 x...

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...

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Grassland A vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the grassland. Used as teaching ma...

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of Household pests A vintage school teaching showcase with household pests specimen behind glass. Used as teaching material in German schools c...

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Forest Edge A vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the forest edge. Used as teachin...

Vibrant custom framed 19th century floral botanical engravings from Prof. Dr. Otto Wilhelm Thome's "Flora von Deutschland", published in 188...

School Teaching Display Anthill of the Horse Ant A vintage school teaching glass display of the anthill of the horse ant. It shows the hill and inhabitants thereof, the life inside ...

Great Vintage School Teaching Display Vermins in the Garden and Forest A vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating the pests in the garden and in the forest. Used ...

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of Household Pests A vintage school teaching showcase with household pests specimen behind glass. Used as teaching material in German schools c...

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Fresh Water Habitat A vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating the fresh water habitat. Used as teaching material in ...

Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque 1883. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque with inscriptions. This rare kings plaque was issued by a s...

Yellow German Majolica Grape Plate, circa 1900. With purple flowers.

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an artistically talented woman, took her son and struggled her way to West Berlin...

Small German Majolica Flowers Plate Villeroy & Boch circa 1900.

A set of three beautiful vintage brass flying swallow wall decorations. Each would make a beautiful ornament on a wall. They are with some patina and are ...

Stylish and beautiful antique wall bracket with large hand-painted & glazed porcelain tile (marked and numbered on the back, see image 10). If you are looking for decorative and stylish antiques and you have a space to fill on your wall then this very rare bracket could be ideal. What makes this good size shelf stand out from others is the stunning handcrafted large tile with colorful floral painting...

Germany, Vintage Ceramic hanging platter painted in tones of yellow, orange, brown and blue. H 5 x Ø 27 cm

Small German Majolica Flowers Plate Villeroy & Boch circa 1900.

Small German Majolica Apples Plate Circa 1900.

Rosenthal Studio-Line, thick porcelain cutting boards, breakfast boards, with black and white motifs by Danish designer Björn Winblad from the magical Four Heavens series, with an or...

We adore the clean and contemporary design by Schleusing that features on the East German film poster for Natalie Wood and Steve McQueen's Love with the Proper Stranger...

Beautiful and very rare set of 6 panel wall sculpture ceramic by Studio Keramik UB, manufactured in Germany in 1960s. Incredible work of details and color for this astrology wall ceramic panel...

A lovely picture frame made of hand carved wood, made in Germany with a picture of Jesus and a Child. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It is not marked. A nice addition...

An extraordinary Original Lithograph of Renaissance Medici Pope, Leo X (1474-1521). Beautiful hand crafted Biedermeier Frame. We believe it is from the 1860s. Viewable picture size ...

We love the graphics on this 60s German re-release film poster for Billy Wilder's classic Love in the Afternoon starring Gary Cooper and Audrey Hepburn. Superb design. This vintage ...

Armin Sandig, Schlümpfe, 1987 Color etching Work signed by the artist, dated and has individual title (pencil) Work dimensions 52/67 Framed work Armin Sandig (1929 - 2015) was a Ger...

Germany, early 19th Century Ceramic hanging platter from Kellinghusen. H 4.5 x Ø 23 cm

Vintage flat plates with fruits, decorative plates Schirnding, Bavaria 1992. A complete set of 4 luxurious, decorative wall plates from the famous manufactory Schirnding by German a...

German Majolica leaf plate circa 1890.