German Wall Decorations

Antique Black Forest Deer Trophy on Plaster Plaque, ca. 1920s This piece features a six-point red deer antler (Cervus elaphus) mount attached to an elaborately designed plaster plaq...

Alexander Michael Oil Painting of the Marketplace in S. Felice Circeo, 1983 This charming original oil painting was created in 1983 by German artist Alexander Michael. It captures t...

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...

Original vintage travel poster - Germany Wants To See You Berlin - by the German artist Wilhelm 'Willy' Dzubas (b. 1887) for the country's capital city featuring a stunning Art Deco ...

Very pretty pair of small 18th-century German paintings. Oil on canvas. The drawing is delicate and refined. The colors are beautiful, and the painting is signed.

Lot of two 1970s wall hooks made of very heavy textured glass, with cow horn style attachments. Nice addition to your room, entry hall or man cave. Cow...

Very decorative rustic antique German door. The side of the door that was originally visible to the outside, is made of solid oak and the other side of the door, the inside of the ho...

Original vintage German release movie poster for the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service - Im Geheimdienst Ihrer Majestat Der Beste Bond Dem Es Je Gab! - directed by Pete...

This small and exquisite 19th-century oil on cardboard titled “Reading to Mother” by Johann Georg Meyer von Bremen depicts a gentle interior scene with a young boy attentively reading to a woman, presumably his mother. They sit at a small table; the woman rests in a chair with a large pillow, her gaze distant. The painting is nested in a statement giltwood frame, signed "Meyer von Bremen" lower right. The frame is a neoclassical Louis XVI-style gilt frame with bellflower trim on the top edge, guilloche detailing on the back edge, ribbon trims, and a fluted cove. Oil paintings on cardboard gained popularity in the late 19th century, offering a convenient and affordable alternative to canvas for artists and enabling greater artistic experimentation. Many renowned artists explored this medium. Artists often prepared oil on paper with a layer of primer or gesso to create a stable surface and prevent the oils from soaking directly into the paper. Johann Georg Meyer von Bremen, commonly known as Meyer von Bremen (1813-1886), was a German genre painter specializing in Biblical, peasant, and family scenes. He was a pupil of the Düsseldorf Academy, where he largely painted religious and historical subjects. In 1840, after traveling in Bavaria and Switzerland, he began to develop pleasant genre scenes focused on incidents from popular life, especially among the Hessian peasantry, and the portrayal of childhood and family for which he became known. He spent the remainder of his career in Berlin, becoming a Professor at the Academy in 1863. He was also a member of the Amsterdam Academy and the Order of Leopold...

Antique print titled 'Die Pferde zum Schiessen zu gewöhnen - Pour former les Chevaux à tenir ferme en tirant'. This print originates from 'Neue Reit-Kunst' by J.E. Ridinger.

Antique bird print titled 'Sylvia Nisoria & Orphaea - Sperber & Sanger- Grasmücke' . Chromolithograph of the Barred & Western Orphean Warbler . This print originates from J.A. Nauman...

Andrea Doria Portrait, Atrium Heroicum Engraving, Augsburg, c.1602 This powerful engraved portrait depicts Andrea Doria (1466–1560), the celebrated Genoese admiral, condottiero, and...

A print mixed technique: the portrait of a German shepherd dog’s head. Signed. Solid wood frame in briar veneer wood. Germany circa 1930.

In this listing you will find an antique painting of a cat in the garden by German artist Arthur Heyer. The painting depicts a white cat hunting in the garden. This oil on canvas is ...

Alexander Michael Oil Painting – Prata in Tuscany, 1998 This vibrant landscape painting captures the Tuscan village of Prata, nestled on a hillside under a bright summer sky. The me...

An original and rare pastel drawing design for the decoration of a German Weimar Republic pottery plate by a Bauhaus or Bauhaus influenced student. Attached: a spread from 'Sammlung ...

This poster from around 1905 is something extraordinary. It was created by the Art Nouveau artist Carl Schnebel, it was printed by the Hollerbaum & Schmidt art studio in the German c...

Sizeable and decorative wall plates depicting wildlife in the mountains. These are not your average, transfer printed wall plaques or plates. These sizeable plates each come with a ...

Weston Missouri River View Antique Print, Steamboat Landscape c.1850 This finely engraved mid-19th century view depicts the town of Weston, Missouri, set along the banks of the Miss...

Antique German Porcelain Meissen Plaque Religious Mary Magdalene German, 19th Century Plaque: Height 18cm, width 25cm Frame: Height 43cm, width 50cm, depth 7cm This superb Meisse...

Vintage Oil Painting of a Bavarian Village, Alexander Michael 1973 A framed oil painting depicting the view to the Bavarian village Tanning with a Baroque church, surrounded by farm...

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 where they settled. This is where Peter Robert Keil grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Berlin-Wedding and where he discovered his interest in painting – particularly in expressionistic artists and in Pablo Picasso's work. From 1954 on, the East Berlin-based painter Otto Nagel...

Marilyn Monroe, German exhibition poster Frankfurt, 2010-2011. Not framed, has not been folded, rolled up. Size diameter A1: 594 x 841 mm.

German Majolica Bird Plate, circa 1900.

Cottage in Geilertshausen, 1977 – Oil Painting by Alexander Michael This painting, titled 'Cottage in Geilertshausen' and dated 1977, captures the c...

Harbor of Oban, Scotland, 1977 – Oil Painting by Alexander Michael In the painting 'Harbor of Oban, Scotland', dated 1977, artist Alexander Michael ...

Alexander Michael Oil Painting of Cyclamen (Alpenveilchen), 1978 This expressive still life was painted in 1978 by German artist Alexander Michael and features a vibrant cyclamen in...

A striking abstract acrylic portrait on board signed by the artist, Peter Robert Keil. This study is bold and thought provoking, dynamic and expressive Overall Dimensions 62c...

Portrait of a boy, German , oil on Canvas , with nice colors and green and blue in the back signed W.T.

Vintage Honor Shooting Target with Landscape and Lake Painting, Germany 1951 Item e8154 A large vintage wooden shooting target featuring a hand‑painted landscape with a calm lake, a ...

Beautiful collection of 13 engravings of 300 years old! Nicely framed. The maker Johann Christoph Weigel, known as Christoph Weigel the Elder (9 November 1654 – 5 February 1725), w...

This classic, striking example of Art Deco painting, highly influenced by Cubism, depicts a fashionable woman expressed in tones of purplish blue and taupe, her head raised upwards, ...

Original vintage sports poster advertising the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich - Olympische Spiele Munchen - featuring a design by the American artist and printmaker Allan D'Arcangelo...

Surreal dry point etching, 'Under the Snow Lilith' by Ernst Fuchs, signed lower left, right, numbered '27/150,' mounted and framed, panel size (without frame): 10.5" x 13.5".

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 large polychrome and gilt limewood sculpture of an Angel in the Manner of Franz Ignaz Gunther, ca. 1770, Munich (Bavaria) Approximate size: 107 c...

Description: Antique print titled 'Eingeborner der Insel Rotti'. Original antique print of an inhabitant of Rote Island, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Die Volker des Erdba...

The vintage pull-down school map illustrates the countries / states of North America. Published by Haack-Painke Justus Perthes Darmstadt. Colorful print on paper reinforced with canv...

Original vintage Summer Olympic Games poster for the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin from 1-16 August published by the German Railways Head Office for Tourist Traffic and the Propa...

A Palatial and Opulent Belle epoque giltwood & oil on canvas three-panel screen, circa 1890. "Allegory of Youth" Comprising of three exquisite hand-painted triptych oil on canvas panels of cherubs and putti amongst a peacock, all by Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927). Each panel depicting different playful and joyous scenes of putti and cherubs. All three-in-one panels within individually carved giltwood and upholstered frames. One panel signed at the lower left: Ferd.Wagner. A truly magnificent and one of a kind piece, perfect for any room in the home. Overall: 101" high 85" wide x 5" deep Very good condition. Ready to place. Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927) was the son of Passau Ferdinand Wagner Senior, a teacher at a vocational art school who began training him professionally at a young age. After traveling to Italy in 1867-1868, he continued with his art studies at The Munich Academy of Arts led by Peter Von Cornelius and Julius Schnorr Von Carolsfeld. Wagner II was influenced by the Munich School of master painters and by his art teacher, Karl von Piloty, who had been teaching at the Munich Art Academy since 1856. Piloty’s approach to historical paintings was influenced by the French art academic Paul Delaroche and by the fine artworks by Rubens and the Venetians. After his return to Germany he was commissioned to decorate the former the Tenormayer Wine Tavern in Munich, subsequently he received numerous other commissions as a decorator. Ferdinand Wagner II wall paintings and ceiling frescos...

Royal Bavarian Cruciform Works – Jeweled Cross Diptych, Munich 1874 Description: This refined diptych presents two monumental cruciform works from the royal treasury of the Reiche Kapelle (Royal Chapel) in the Munich Residenz, published in 1874 during the reign of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Issued by the Munich firm of F. X. Zettler as part of the celebrated portfolio Ausgewählte Kunstwerke aus dem Schatze der Reichen Capelle in der königlichen Residenz zu München, these chromolithographs document the ceremonial splendor and craftsmanship of Bavaria’s court ecclesiastical art. This set is offered unframed, giving flexibility to select a frame that best suits the intended interior. The first plate depicts a richly jeweled crucifix, its surface densely ornamented with gemstones, enamel-like color, and intricate goldwork, centering the figure of Christ in a composition of solemn symmetry. The second plate illustrates a tall processional or altar shrine crowned with a cross finial, conceived as the architectural elevation and ceremonial housing of the cruciform symbol within liturgical space. Together, the two images form a complete visual and theological pairing: the Cross itself and its monumental presentation within the sacred interior. Both works are rendered as isolated objects against neutral grounds, emphasizing verticality, balance, and sculptural presence. Their consistent scale, palette, and compositional axis allow them to read as a deliberate diptych rather than two independent plates. Visually, the pairing is calm, authoritative, and highly architectural, making it particularly suited for interior designers seeking a strong yet restrained statement with historical depth. Produced using high-quality chromolithography, these plates exemplify the technical excellence of late 19th-century Bavarian art publishing. Diptychs from this series are uncommon on the market, and this pairing is offered here as a coherent ensemble rather than as individual sheets, reinforcing its intended visual and conceptual unity. Condition: Overall good antique condition. Some fraying, edge wear, and light discoloration to the outer margins of the paper, primarily affecting the blank text-bearing areas. Images remain clean and well-preserved with strong original color. Framing tips: This diptych frames best as a matched pair with generous ivory or soft warm-white mats to emphasize scale and symmetry. Dark walnut, ebonized wood, or subdued antiqued gilt frames complement the gold tones and jewel colors. Hang with a modest, even gutter between frames to reinforce the vertical dialogue between the two works. We sell these plates unframed. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: F. X. Zettler, Munich, 1874 Keywords; Bavarian royal art, crucifix diptych, religious wall art pair, ecclesiastical diptych, Munich Residenz, Ludwig II Bavaria, German chromolithograph, 19th century religious art, jeweled cross, processional cross, altar cross, sacred architecture, church treasury art, historicist design, European devotional art, antique religious prints, museum wall pair, interior designer art, symmetrical wall art, architectural wall decor, cathedral art, German historicism, collectible art pair, royal chapel Munich, F. X. Zettler, Bavarian court art, statement wall art, vertical wall art...

Celebrated British artist David Hockney was one of 29 artists commissioned to produce posters for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. In the run-up to ...

This adorable wall-mounted hand-carved mountaineer figure with a brass bell is holding on to a rope that is hung at a decorative iron mount. Germany, 1980s. Beautiful and practical decoration at the house door or in the kitchen. It can be used as a doorbell or a dinner call bell...

An evocative 19th century interior painting, depicting the quiet elegance of a living room or salon, rendered with warm tones and fine detail. The composition draws the viewer into a...

Traditional handcarved and painted tyrolian carnival mask An nice antique wooden carved carnival mask which comes from the region of South Tyrol. Made of handcarved and handpainted ...

19th century German porcelain plate in bronze of a young female A porcelain plate depicting a young woman in decorative bronze frame 19th...

Wonderful small hand-made card with a poem extolling the virtues of mothers under the flap. Clearly a hand-made salute to a beloved mother. Classical Subject with German text around ...

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...

Pietro Bianchi (Rome 1694 - 1740) attributed Saint John the Baptist in the Desert Oil on canvas 98 x 75 cm The information on Bianchi's life comes to us thanks to two eighteenth-cen...

Majolica plate puppies Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.

Pair of Black Forest style carved walnut wall-mounted consoles or shelves, birds nest, Germany, ca. 1920. An adorable pair of wall-mounted consoles with beautifully and masterfully c...

Verre églomisé, or reverse glass painting with gilding of Saint George and the Dragon. St George shown riding his steed, slaying the dragon...

An original hand-colored botanical engraving from Basilius Besler’s Hortus Eystettensis, published in Nuremberg in 1613. Executed at the transition between Renaissance naturalism and...

A framed, over-painted Chromolithograph on canvas, a portrait of a young girl, circa 1880 -1890. The original oil painting was painted by Philipp Hoyall, (1816-1876) a German-Polish...

Bad Tölz, Gaißach, 1978 – Oil Painting by Alexander Michael In this vibrant landscape, Alexander Michael captures the sunlit hills and valleys surrounding Bad Tölz and Gaißach in Up...

Very beautiful and decorative mid century copper wall decoration with a stylized depiction of a sailboat in the sun. 1950s. Dimensions in cm: Length 48 cm, width 39 cm, depth 5 cm. ...

Very Large Gobelin with Dancing Turkish Dervishes, circa 1900 A large Gobelin with Turkish dervishes dancing the sabre danc. It is framed in oakwood, Germany circa 1900. Please con...

Antique oil painting romance landscape painting. 19th century Oil on canvas. Romantic scene landscape painting under a clear blue sky. Oil on canvas early 19th century. Painting fr...

French Majolica sun plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.

A great pull-down map or vintage wall chart illustrating the northern hemisphere of the earth. Published by Prof. Dr. C. Troll, Flemmings Verlag Ha...