German Wall Decorations

Ceramic wall plate with rare and beautiful oriental decor. 1930s to 1950s. Majolika Karlsruhe logo on the backside. Dimensions in cm: Diameter 23 cm, height 2,8 cm. Dimensions in ...

Antique Chromolithograph Liturgical Textile Ornament, Reiche Kapelle Munich, 1874 This decorative antique chromolithograph was published in Munich in 1874 by F. X. Zettler and issued as part of the renowned portfolio Ausgewählte Kunstwerke aus dem Schatze der Reichen Capelle in der königlichen Residenz zu München. The publication documented the sacred treasures preserved within the Reiche Kapelle (Rich Chapel) of the Munich Residenz during the reign of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, aiming to preserve and disseminate the artistic heritage of the Bavarian royal court and its exceptional ecclesiastical craftsmanship. The print illustrates an elaborate liturgical textile or vestment design, richly ornamented with symmetrical scrolling foliage, gilded decorative motifs, and sacred monograms rendered in radiant medallions. The refined composition reflects the revival of medieval and Renaissance ecclesiastical ornament admired in nineteenth-century historicism. The intricate patterning demonstrates the extraordinary level of craftsmanship associated with royal chapel furnishings, where symbolism, devotion, and artistic refinement were inseparably linked. Executed using advanced chromolithographic techniques, the print achieves remarkable colour depth and precision. Zettler’s Munich workshop was internationally celebrated for producing some of the finest colour prints of the period, capable of faithfully reproducing textile textures, metallic ornament, and subtle tonal transitions. The rich burgundy ground, luminous gold detailing, and balanced vertical format give the work a strong decorative presence, making it particularly appealing for both traditional and contemporary interiors. Originally intended as both scholarly documentation and artistic reproduction, plates from this portfolio allowed collectors, designers, and institutions to study royal ecclesiastical objects outside their architectural setting. Today, individual sheets are appreciated equally as historical documents and sophisticated decorative artworks. The elegant symmetry and ornamental clarity make this example especially suitable for interior designers seeking structured visual rhythm within a curated wall arrangement. The chromolithograph is offered unframed, allowing flexibility for custom framing according to personal taste or interior requirements. Condition: Good antique condition overall with age-related toning and scattered foxing mainly visible in the margins. Light handling wear consistent with age. Colours remain vibrant and well preserved. Framing suggestions: A dark walnut, gilt, or ebonized frame combined with a generous ivory or museum-white mat enhances the richness of the chromolithographic colours. Deep matting emphasizes the textile-like verticality and gives the print a refined gallery presentation. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: F. X. Zettler, Munich, 1874 Keywords: antique print, chromolithograph, Munich 1874, F X Zettler, Reiche Kapelle, Munich Residenz, liturgical textile, church vestment design, ecclesiastical ornament, sacred decoration, religious ornament print, Bavarian royal court, King Ludwig II, German historicism, 19th century print, antique wall art, decorative ornament print, European antique print, church art, sacred textile design, collectible chromolithograph, historic ornament study, architectural ornament, devotional art, antique decorative print, gallery wall art, classical interior decor, historic European design, unframed antique...

Alexander Michael - Oil Painting Chiemsee near Hochstaedt, 1994 In this atmospheric 1994 landscape, Alexander Michael captures the tranquil expanse of the countryside near Hochstädt...

Gerhard Richter (b. 1932) “Betty”. Colour offset/ Postcard, hand-signed. One of Gerhard Richter’s most iconic images, based on a photograph of his daughter Betty, rendered in his re...

Original antique World War One propaganda poster - Through work to victory Passage to peace / Durch Arbeit zum sieg! Durchgang zum frieden! - featuring a smiling soldier in military uniform and helmet holding a rifle gun in one hand and shaking hands with a smiling worker in a munitions factory with the bold Gothic blackletter style text below. Artwork by Alexander M...

For sale is an original Estate-Stamped, museum-quality Magnum photographic print by renowned German photographer Herbert List. Titled 'Young man in a mirror. Hamburg, Germany, 1930...

A great vintage medical pull-down wall chart by Hagemann, Duesseldorf part 8 of the serie our human body illustrating skin and its performance. Colorful print on paper reinforced wit...

House of Erté Romain de Tirtoff "La Merveilleuse" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate. The La Merveilleuse Plate is an original decorative limited edition porcelain plate realized in...

Original antique advertising poster for the April 1909 International Horticultural Exhibition / Grosse Internationale Gartenbau-Ausstellung garden design and landscaping exposition i...

'Komet' (Comet) - a wonderful large & informal abstract modernist mixed media painting signed by German artist Irene Höll (b.1960). Painted on canvas, Höll applies the paint on to th...

Antique German Botanical Atlas Plates, Tafel 17–18, Lilies & Irises, 1885 Description: A refined pair of original double-page botanical plates (Tafel 17 and Tafel 18) from M. Fünfst...

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...

A classical rollable close up showing the wonderful cityscape of Istanbul: Suleiman mosque, university, the Golden Horn, Turkey. Used as teaching material in German schools. Colorful...

Lars Bertle (b. 1925), listed Swedish artist. Oil on canvas mounted on board. Abstract composition. Coloristic palette. Dating: 1960s. Signed. In perfect c...

Vintage Black Forest Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque 1968 A decorative trophy of the chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra), mounted on a carved wooden plaque. The plaque is painted black an...

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Pair Bavarian Royal Chapel Decorative Objects Chromolithographs, Zettler Munich 1874 This elegant pair of chromolithographs, produced in Munich in 1874 by the renowned ecclesiastica...

Set of Three Bavarian Decorative Panel Chromolithographs, Zettler Munich 1874 This elegant set of three chromolithographs, produced in Munich in 1874 by the renowned ecclesiastical ...

Large Black Forest Antique Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1900s A large 6 pointer antique red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy on a wooden plaque with black finish. The trophy wa...

Albert Blaetter (German, 1878- 1935) Oil on Canvas Courtyard of the Wartburg W 18 3/8 x H 22 3/8 x D 2 1/4 in Inside Frame W 11 x H 15 in A historic medieval fortress or castle in ...

Impressionistic Oil Painting of a Garden Scenery, Alexander Michael 1996 A framed oil painting depicting a lush, vibrant garden scene filled with greenery and blooming begonias in r...

Original vintage advertising poster - Only Index Parts Please! Special Factory Eugen Grill Zuffenhausen Stuttgart / Aber bitte nur Index-ausrustung! Spezialfabrik Eugen Grill Zuffenhausen Stuttgart - featuring a stunning Art Deco design showing a gentleman in a suit holding a small notebook...

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

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...

The impressive rollable wall map shows the continent of Asia (among others China, Japan, India and Russia), published by Westermann. Colorful print on paper reinforced with canvas. M...

Original German film poster from the former East Germany. The atmospheric poster was designed by Werner Klemke (1917-1994) for the films first East German release in 1955 the artwork...

Original vintage advertising poster for Leipzig Zoo (opened 1878) in Germany featuring a fun image of monkeys climbing on, playing and sitting on a tree with the caption in German th...

Fraueninsel / Chiemsee with Monastery and Garden, 1994 – Oil Painting by Alexander Michael This expressive oil painting from 1994 captures the idyllic Fraueninsel (Women’s Island) o...

An antique oil painting depicting the holy Mother with Child named the Miraculous Image of Insbruck. Oil on canvas with pastell colors. Painted after a painting of Lucas Cranach whic...

Antique Black Forest Mirror with Rustic Carved Frame A large antique wall mirror in a rustic hand-carved wooden frame. Made in the Black Forest region around 1900. Very good conditi...

Ludwig Sellmayr, Deer with Doe and Fawn in the Forest, ca. 1880 A naturalistic oil painting depicting a deer family in the forest. Oil on canvas by Lu...

Original antique advertising poster for Mercedes Daimler Motor Company / Mercedes Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft Stuttgart Unterturkheim by the notable German poster artist Ludwig Hohl...

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

This fascinating wall chart with life-sized drawings of two grapevines, a pineapple and an agave will make a most decorative wall hanging in any culinary or botanical environment! P...

Tapestry by Lutz de Bré for Ewald Kröner Designer Lutz de Bré (1908–2001) Manufacturer Ewald Kröner Origin Germany Period 1970s Materials Pure New Wool Dimensions 168 × 168 × 1...

Alexander Michael Oil Painting – Bastia, Corsica, 1978 This expressive oil painting from 1978 captures the vibrant mediterranean port town of Bastia, located in northern Corsica. At...

19th Century Biedermeier Landscape Painting with Lake and Trees An antique landscape painting in a golden frame depicting a peaceful rural setting with large trees, a small hut, a l...

Antique Honor Shooting Target Deer in Winter 1931 An antique honor shooting target depicting an impressive deer in a winter landscape. It features the handwritten inscription of the...

Hinting at the demimonde of Paris after World War II, this rare and atmospheric bowl/platter depicts a lamp post flanked by a sailor with his cap and bandanna, and a blonde woman in a tight sweater and pair of fashionable Capri pants. The setting is a rundown section of the city, probably near the docks, and the ragtag background of houses and the striped alley cat complete the picture. This piece was made by the famed Ruscha ceramic...

Alexander Michael Oil Painting – Begonias and Geraniums, 1980 A vivid and lively still life from a sunlit garden or balcony, this oil painting from 1980 showcases a variety of lush ...

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...

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...

Original antique propaganda election poster for the German Democratic Party / Deutsche Demokratische Partei - featuring a dynamic design depicting a steam train travelling at speed o...

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...

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...

A striking abstract organic drawing on black paper, composed in strong, luminous colors. Executed in colored pencil, signed and dated ‘Fritz Klee, 1955’, and numbered. The compositio...

20th Century Abstact Oil Painting by Peter Robert Keil, Germany A vintage oilpainting painted by Peter Robert Keil in the late 20th century. The painting depicts a colorful, abstrac...

A pull-down Jung Koch Quentell wall chart showing the housefly - Musca domestica. Used as teaching material in German schools. Colorful print on paper reinforced with canvas. Publish...

Macchu Picchu Inca City Peru Vintage Photo Poster Rollable Wall Chart The vintage pull-down photo poster wallchart shows the mystical Macchu Picchu Inca ...

Antique Honor Target with Chamois and Eagle, Germany 1931 An antique honorary shooting target. The wooden target is decorated with a colorful print depicting a chamois defending its...

A fantastic Jung Koch Quentell pull-down wall chart illustrating entomostraca (historical subclass of crustaceans), published by Hagemann Lehrmittelverlag Duesseldorf. Used as teachi...

Felix Bachmann's contemporary abstract multicolored painting, presented in a 19th-century frame, is a compelling fusion of modern artistry and historical elegance. The painting feat...

Vintage wall chart depicting particle accelerator. Printed by Ernst Klett Verlag in 1957. Colorful print on paper. Good original condition, age-related traces of usage, partly fi...

A delicately composed abstract organic drawing conceived as an ornamental study in vivid yet finely balanced colors. Executed in colored pencil on paper, signed and dated ‘Fritz Klee...

Vintage Mural Countrycore Poster Fox Mother Loot Rabbit Fox Cubs Wall Chart The vintage wall chart shows the appearance of a fox mother with a loot r...

A Set of five Vintage Flower Still Live Paintings A set of five vertical flower paintings, each showing a different type of flower against a black background. Painted in Germany in ...

Lonitz Majolica wall plaque which features a pheasant. Colouration: brown, blue, grey, are predominant. Bears a pattern number, '1324 a 129'. Feet are removable. Bird can be removed ...

Full of energy and humour, this depiction of three nude male figures on a beach, one strutting by -- and admired by -- the others, was created by Roland berger, a German artist with ...

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...

A vibrant abstract organic drawing, conceived as an ornamental composition in strong, luminous colors. Executed in colored pencil on paper, signed and dated ‘Fritz Klee, 1959’. The w...