German Wall Decorations

Original vintage advertising poster for the Bilder + Plastiken / Pictures + Sculptures exhibition by the German sculptor Lothar Fischer (1933-2004) and ...

Original vintage travel advertising poster for Deutsche Lufthansa Also in Winter / Auch Im Winter Deutsche Lufthansa featuring a scenic view of a pr...

Vintage Set of Six Chamois Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany ca. 1950s A set of six vintage chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophies mounted on wooden plaques. The trophies were sho...

Medical educational chart "orthopedics of foot" from the 1930s. Printed by Offseddruck Paul Trabert Leipzig, signed Deutsches Hygiene Museum Dresden.

MARINO MARINI. Serigraph, printed in 2000 copies, signed in the print, 1968 horse in space.

Original vintage advertising poster for Roth-Handle cigarettes featuring a red and black illustration of a pack of cigarettes on a motorcycle with...

Original artwork by German artist Peter Keil. The painting is 20" x 24" unframed and with the framed it is 28.5" x 32". The frame is a silver traditional style with black color band ...

A finely rendered heraldic watercolor on paper depicting an elaborate composite coat of arms, signed lower right “E. Wenzel” and likely executed in the late 19th century. The work pr...

Original vintage advertising poster for Daimon radio - Swinging Diamon - featuring a colourful psychedelic sixties style design depicting happy people dancing in fashionable outfits with a smiling young lady and man holding a portable radio set in the foreground, flashing stars and the stylised title in bold lettering above with the company logo below. Founded in 1904 by Paul Schmidt, Diamon produced torch batteries then radio parts...

An original antique copper engraving, uncolored, circa 1685, showing a panorama of Constantinople. The banderole across the top reads "Die Statt CONSTANTINOPEL in Türckeÿ", the city ...

St Joseph and Child Jesus with Lily, Antique German Chromolithograph c.1900 This beautifully composed late 19th–early 20th century German chromolithograph presents a tender devotional scene of Saint Joseph with the Child Jesus, one of the most beloved themes in Catholic sacred imagery. Saint Joseph is seated in a humble workshop interior, gently resting his hand on his chest while the Christ Child offers him a white lily, the universal symbol of purity, obedience, and divine election. Both figures are encircled by radiant halos, reinforcing the sacred intimacy of this quiet, fatherly moment. The composition is rich in symbolic detail: the carpenter’s tools behind Joseph reference his earthly labor and humility, while the soft pastoral landscape visible through the opening suggests God’s providence beyond the domestic sphere. The infant Christ, rendered with luminous skin tones and expressive gaze, embodies both innocence and divine authority. The lily rises vertically between them as a visual axis of spiritual virtue, creating a powerful yet gentle devotional message. This print was produced using true chromolithography in Germany around 1900, a technique requiring multiple lithographic stones—one for each color layer. The softness of the tonal transitions, the saturated yet harmonious palette, and the velvety matte surface all confirm authentic period production. The lower margin bears the multilingual title “Hl. Joseph / St. Joseph / S. Giuseppe / S. José / Swięty Józef,” as well as the ecclesiastical approval line “Imprimi permittitur. Ordinariatus episcopalis Limburgensis,” confirming official Church authorization for devotional distribution. The imprint “Printed in Germany” further supports its origin within the great German religious printing houses of the era. This type of high-quality devotional chromolithograph was originally intended for Catholic homes, chapels, schools, and religious institutions. Surviving examples in strong condition are now increasingly sought after by collectors of sacred art, Christian iconography, and historical devotional imagery. Condition report Very good condition. Strong, unfaded colors with excellent contrast. Light natural toning to the margins. Minor handling marks consistent with age. No tears, creases, restorations, or losses observed. The printed text and imprimatur remain crisp and fully legible. Framing tips This print presents beautifully in a warm gilt or dark walnut frame with a soft ivory mat to enhance the golden halos and the warm burgundy and olive tones of Joseph’s garments. For a more contemporary devotional presentation, a matte black frame with wide museum-style matting works equally well. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: German devotional press, printed in Germany, circa 1900 SEO keyword block: saint joseph st joseph with child holy family art...

Art Deco brass plate is an original decorative artwork realized in the 1930s. Original brass decorative object. Fine conditions: Vintage signs of aging are present. Beautiful deco...

Abnorm Deer Trophy on Turned Plaque, Germany ca. 1930s An antique abnorm red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest mounted on a wooden turned wall plaque, painted green...

Original vintage advertising poster for the Aufgalopp Faschingsfest Lent Carnival in Riem Munich, an annual event sponsored by the Munich Racing Association. Colourful design featuri...

Original vintage advertising poster for Steinway pianos featuring a great illustration by the German artist Werner Von Axster-Heudtlass (1898-1949) depicting a young lady wearing a f...

20th Century Large Scale Painting “Gothic Tale” by Augustus Geortz. Highly textural work by known and accomplished artist Augustus Geortz. As with many abstract work the piece can b...

Original vintage car racing poster issued by Mercedes Benz to commemorate their triple victory at the Tourist Trophy Irland / Ireland races in 1955 w...

Original vintage music advertising poster for Mr Felix Brass Band at the South Border Jazz Club in Bad Honnef on Saturday 20 May featuring a black and white design with a trumpet in ...

Original vintage exhibition poster for Fotografie 1929 Ruckblick auf die legendare Werkbundausstellung in Stuttgart Fotoforum Kassel / Photography 1929 Review of the legendary Werkbu...

Max Nonnenbruch (1857 Viersen - 1922 Munich), student at the academy in Dusseldorf and Munich, went on study trips to Paris and Italy. Nonnenbruch, a representative of the German Symbolism, painted with preference idealized female figures. His works received international attention at the end of the 19th century and many work were sold to England, Scandinavia and America. Works by Nonnenbruch were exhibited since 1888 in the annual exhibitions of Munich, the Dresden Art...

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...

Garden with Blooming Apple Tree – Oil Painting by Alexander Michael, 1997 This oil painting from 1997 captures a tranquil spring garden scene centered around a blooming apple tree. ...

Alexander Michael Oil Painting – Landscape near Dietramszell, 1974 This expressive Bavarian pre-alpine landscape shows a gently rolling countryside with vivid green meadows and fenc...

Painting oil on canvas baroque period original black baroque frame. A painting made during the baroque period in its original frame. Subject liones...

Original vintage German motivational workplace poster issued by the Parker-Holladay company in Berlin featuring an illustration of a plane flying over the sea at night with the quote...

RARE KPM Berlin porcelain plaque depicting Psyche holding a Urn, after R. Beyschlag A large KPM painted porcelain plaque depicting a Psyche holding a Lekythos/Urn. The lush and ove...

Original vintage advertising poster for Pril entspannt das Wasser (relaxes the water) featuring a great illustration by the Swiss graphic designer Herbert Leupin (1916-1999) depictin...

Ewald Kröner is considered to be the German reference artist for tufted art tapestries and carpets. For several decades since the 1960s he has promoted artistic tapestries. Kro¨ner i...

Original vintage advertising poster - Burkhart Beyerle Holzschnitte / Woodcuts exhibition House van der Grinten Kranenburg Niederrhein from 1 to 22 November 1964. Great design for an...

A pair of small oil paintings on canvas, Germany, 18th century, depicting Christ with the Crown of Thorns and the Sorrowful Virgin. In the first painting, Christ is shown half-length...

A suite of four (4) original prints of citrus fruits, as cultivated in Europe in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Lemons, limes, oranges, bergamots and grapefruits — both typi...

GERMAN SCHOOL 19th Century "The Blind Fiddler" Oil on canvas signed lower left "F. Ortlich, München ref. 410EPP02A 52 7/8" H x 42 3/4" W x 3 1/2" D [frame] 43 3/8" H x 34 1/2" ...

St Mary Protectress of Innocents, Antique German Chromolithograph c.1900 This exceptionally tender and beautifully composed late 19th–early 20th century German chromolithograph depi...

Original vintage advertising poster for Demon The Modern Petroleum Cooking Apparatus Cooks quickly, cleanly and economically / Demon Der Moderne Petroleum Kochapparat Kochtschnell, Reinlich und Wirtschaftlich featuring a stunning Art Deco style design depicting two devil demons reaching up on a swirling flame blue shaded curve holding up a Demon logo and cooking stove...

Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Erwin Kettemann (1897–1971) was a landscape painter from Munich. He was a representative of late Impressionism as well as the 19th century “Karlsr...

Set of Art Deco or Bauhaus bathroom accesories by Ditmar Urbach from late 1920s. Two wall lamps (E27 or E26 socket), one shelf, two hooks, two toothbr...

German graphic designer Otl Aicher lead the design team of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, including designing this gorgeous poster featuring the O...

Title: Antique Pedicularis Botanical Chromolithographs – Set of 3, Germany 1897 Description: A beautifully coordinated set of three original antique botanical chromolithographs pub...

With its striking concept, shelf Arie is an ideal storage solution. A multitude of seamless combinations are possible without apparent visual repetitions. In- and outside corners can...

An intricately carved 19th century antique wooden wall panel depicting a mythical or biblical scene. It details what appears to be three mythological beings, possibly witches or sorc...

Original vintage cruise travel poster - Reist in den sonnigen Suden mit der Sloman Linie Hamburg / Travel to the sunny south with the Sloman Line Hamburg - featuring a great image sh...

Original vintage advertising poster for an Edvard Munch exhibition held at the Haus der Kunst museum in Munich from 12 November to 19 December featuring...

This is a pair of vintage botanical pictures. A Continental, framed print in the manner of botanist Basilius Besler, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. In the manner of Ba...

A handsome mid-20th-century German pewter wall plate centered by a richly modeled heraldic coat of arms. The shield bears a prominent eagle beneath a knight’s helmet and sweeping foliate scrollwork, all framed by a softly scalloped rim that gives the piece a pleasing architectural rhythm. The mellow pewter surface and dimensional relief make this especially effective in a layered traditional interior. It would work beautifully above a small framed landscape...

Title: "Rituals and Ceremonies in New Spain" Description: This striking copper engraving is extracted from Arnoldus Montanus' seminal work, "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibu...

O/5151 - Old painting with mountain landscape, signed Hugo Pfahlmer, descendant of a noble family of painters. German school. With its original frame: a...

German designer Jörg Schellmann forgoes the conventions of interior furniture design and instead creates robust pieces that would seem more at home in industrial or commercial spaces...

Large Renaissance style painted porcelain plaque German, 20th century Frame: Height 50cm, width 64cm, depth 6cm Plaque: Height 34cm, width 49cm, depth 0.5cm In this beautifully painted porcelain plaque, a young woman in fine aristocratic clothing sits in a dark Renaissance style interior scene. She sits in a gold armchair, covered in ornate floral upholstery, stretching out her arm to pluck a rose from a bouquet of flowers on the table beside her. Behind her is a landscape painting with red velvet...

Winter Night Landscape by A. Gustav Schweitzer Winter nocturne with snow depicting a wooded winter landscape illuminated by moonlight, with figures walking and gradually entering the...

Mount Ararat seen from the heights near Erivan, an original antique steel engraving, uncolored, circa 1850. The caption reads Der ARARAT von der Höhe bey ERIWAN, Ararat from the heig...

Design: Helmut Schäffenacker original vintage ceramic wall plate with abstract hand-painted and colorful abstractact design. This fantas...

Original East German film poster for the 1955 drama romance Marty. The film was directed by Delbert Mann and starred Ernest Borgnine and Betsy Blair. This cool poster was designed ...

Original vintage German advertising poster for a sale in the Knopf children's shop in Basel featuring a fun image by Gerold Hunziker (1894-1980) of a dog on a leash held by a child like leprechaun character wearing a green outfit...

A view of the Royal Palace of Madrid from below its terraces, an original antique steel engraving, uncolored, circa 1850. The caption beneath the image reads DAS KÖNIGLICHE SCHLOSS /...

Fingal's Cave on the island of Staffa, an original antique steel engraving, uncolored, circa 1850. The caption below the image reads DIE FINGALS-HÖHLE, that is, Fingal's Cave. The d...

A view of the Torre del Oro on the Guadalquivir at Seville, an original antique steel engraving, uncolored, circa 1850. The caption beneath the image reads DER GOLDNE THURM / in Sevi...

The Lodore Falls in Cumberland, an original antique steel engraving, uncolored, dated 1848 on the plate. The caption below the image reads "LOWDORE CATARACT, CUMBERLAND" with (Englan...

A view of the city of Coimbra across the Mondego river, an original antique steel engraving, uncolored, circa 1850. The caption beneath the image reads COIMBRA IN PORTUGAL, in Englis...

Bembine Tablet of Isis Engraving from Montfaucon Antiquity Explained, 1721 Description: A striking and historically important engraving depicting the celebrated Bembine Tablet of Is...

An original antique oil portrait painting of a baroness, dating from around 1870. This large 19th century painting comes in its original wooden frame. A timeless piece with age and c...