German Wall Decorations

A finely composed abstract organic drawing conceived as an ornamental study in strong yet balanced colors. Executed in colored pencil on paper, signed and dated ‘Fritz Klee, 1955’, 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 a...

WMF, a pair of brass wall plaques, the centres embossed with a lady's and gentleman's heads within running strawberry borders.

Set of 4 Signed Walter Spies Watercolor Insect Studies – Gold-Gilt Framed & Custom Matted Walter Spies was a German primitivist painter, composer, mu...

Alpine Landscape Painting with Meadow, Trees and Mountains A large magnificent landscape painting in a golden wooden frame. The scene shows ...

Original German lobby card for the 1993 fantasy animation The Nightmare Before Christmas. This film was directed by Henry Selick and Tim Buton was one of the writers on the film. T...

Beautiful large vintage school map, school poster about the sunflower, paper on linen, by Jung Koch Quentell, dated 1973, Germany. Educational poster, which is also very decorative,...

Friedrich Schiemann (1918 Recklinghausen-1991 Düsseldorf) Untitled, 1967 Watercolor and ink on paper, signed and dated upper left Framed with museum glass Dimensions: 52 x 76 c...

Original German film poster for Jules Dassin's fabulous 1955 Film Noir. The artwork on this poster is unique to the films German poster. This film starred Jean Servais, Carl Mohner...

Continental German (18/19th Cent) gilt framed oil painting of a landscape genre scene of a town by a river with boats and people (J C FRIER).  

Pomeranian Traditional Costume, Weizacker, c.1875 This chromolithograph illustrates traditional costume from Weizacker in Pomerania, a Baltic-influenced region of northern Prussia. ...

Vierlande Traditional Costume, near Hamburg, Northern Germany, c.1875 This finely coloured chromolithograph depicts traditional costume from Vierlande, a historic rural region locat...

Spreewald Costume Scene, Prussia, Women in Boat, c.1875 A vivid narrative chromolithograph depicting women in traditional Spreewald costume seated in a flat-bottomed boat, a scene c...

One of Germany's great inter-war expressionists, strongly influenced by Cubism, Josef Eberz painted a number of brilliantly hued, high energy paintings as well as a series of prints ...

Alexander Michael Oil Painting – Mountain Huts, 1980 This vibrant oil painting from 1980 captures a serene Alpine spring landscape. Several rustic mountain huts stand in the foregro...

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...

Alexander Michael Oil Painting – South Tyrol, 1976 This vibrant landscape captures a village in South Tyrol, framed by dramatic, towering Alpine mountains in striking hues of violet...

This original mixed-media work on paper by Erwin Bechtold (1925–2022) dates from 1967, a key period in the artist’s mature practice. Executed in watercolor and pencil with cut-out pa...

78098 Vintage German Alice Koch-Gierlichs Tapestry with Abstract Biomorphic Style 03'00 x 04'10. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and ...

Wonderful vintage colorful (colorful) abstract modernist oil painting on canvas signed with the monogram 'O.H.' by Otto Herter (1924-2000) painted in 1993. Otto Herter was born i...

Original vintage travel poster for Berlin featuring a scenic view along the city's popular Kurfurstendamm avenue on a rainy night with the historic Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church / K...

Median Incision of the Human Head Model by PHYWE 1930s An antique, hand-painted and hand-inscribed anatomical model of a human head. A median section of the head for teaching purpos...

Alexander Michael Oil Painting of a Winterly Farmyard A framed oil painting depicting a winterly farmyard in Bavaria. The expressive artwork is painted with oil on canvas in an Impr...

Impressionistic Still Live Oil Painting, Alexander Michael 1975 This captivating oil painting is a beautifully composed still life that tells a quiet story. At its heart, a lush bouquet of flowers bursts from a rustic stone jug...

Alexander Michael - Lake Chiemsee in Bavaria Oil on Canvas 1982 A framed oil painting depicting the view to the Lake Chiemsee from Chieming, Bavaria. Snow-covered Alpine foothills r...

This rare and magnificent bas relief panel by Rudolf Mayer entitled "Handel Und Industrie" or "Work and Industry," makes fascinating use of German workers and a Native American to re...

Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Birch Slice - 1935 An 4 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest mounted on a birch slice. The slice features a handpainted ins...

'Erblüth' a large and very fine Berlin (KPM) Porcelain plaque, after Angelo Asti. In a giltwood and composition shadow box frame. Signed 'Weigel', impr...

Battle of Saint-Quentin 1914 – WWI German Illustrated War Print, Color Lithograph This vivid color lithograph depicts the Battle of Saint-Quentin on 27 August 1914, one of the early...

Battle of Maubeuge 1914 – WWI German Illustrated War Print, Color Lithograph This vivid color lithograph depicts the Battle of Maubeuge during the opening phase of World War I. Issu...

Original vintage advertising poster for Arzberg Fine China featuring a colourful design of a teapot with a bunch of flowers tied to the spout with a ribbon and a hand as an extension...

Antique Oil Print with Dramatic Tiger Hunting Scene in India 19th century A colorful oil print depicting a dramatic tiger hunting scenery in India. ...

Vintage Rollable Wall Chart Poster Jung Koch Quentell Ring Snake Common Adder The cottagecore pull-down Jung Koch Quentell wall chart illustrates reptiles with ring snake and common...

The vintage pull-down wallchart illustrates the Inuit life in the polar region with an inside view of an igloo, dog sleds, fishing with boats (umiak) and ice ...

Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Turned Plaques Germany ca. 1900s A set of six antique Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on turned wooden plaques. The trop...

Set of Six Chamois Trophies on Turned Plaques Germany ca. 1920s A set of six antique chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophies mounted on turned wooden plaques. The trophies were shot ...

Upper Austrian Peasant Couple, 1626 – Historic Costume Prints, Berlin 1877 This matched pair of hand-colored costume prints depicts a peasant woman and man from Upper Austria (Oberö...

18th Century German Heraldic Gouache with Imperial Inscription, 1792 Signed “Herzer”, with reference to Kaiser Ferdinand II, 1623 An exquisite late 18th-century heraldic painting in...

This captivating oil painting titled '' Die Sarntalerin'' (The Woman from Sarntal), a mountainous region in South Tyrol (then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire), dressed in her festive traditional costume. Her calm yet confident pose - with folded arms and a direct gaze - conveys a strong sense of dignity and rural pride. Finely painted details such as her ruffled white blouse...

Alpine Landscape Watercolor Painting with Tyrolean Mountain Hut A timeless landscape, brought to life with delicate watercolor strokes on humble cardboard, a fusion of nostalgia and...

An 18th century copper plate hand-colored map entitled "Insulae Danicae in Mari Balthico Sitae utpote Zeelandia, Fionia, Langelandia, Lalandia, Falstria, Fembria Mona" created by Joh...

This painting has heavily textured acrylics in multiple colors on plywood. The artist created the piece using multiple techniques like palet knife, brush and chalk. The black lines ...

Seabirds on a Northern Shore – Elegant Antique Guillemots Chromolithograph c.1880 This atmospheric late 19th-century ornithological chromolithograph depicts three guillemots (Uria s...

Wild Geese on a Rocky Shore – Elegant Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880 This atmospheric late 19th-century ornithological chromolithograph depicts a pair of wild geese standing along a calm, rocky shoreline, with shallow water, scattered stones, and distant landforms creating a serene coastal backdrop. One bird is shown upright and alert, while the second rests lower to the ground, forming a balanced and natural composition that conveys both companionship and quiet observation. The geese are rendered with careful attention to plumage pattern, posture, and proportion. Warm brown and ochre tones dominate the bodies, contrasted by softer greys, muted greens, and subtle white markings on the wings. The surrounding landscape is treated with restraint, allowing the birds to remain the focal point while still grounding them convincingly in their natural habitat. Such scenes were characteristic of late 19th-century bird illustration, where natural history was presented not only as scientific documentation but also as refined visual art. Printed using chromolithography, this work benefits from smooth color transitions and layered tonal depth. The calm blues and greens of the water and sky harmonize beautifully with the earthy colors of the birds and shoreline. Fine detailing in the feathers and gentle reflections in the water demonstrate the high technical standard of chromolithographic bird prints from this period. This print is well suited to collectors of antique bird prints, waterfowl imagery, and natural history illustration. It also works exceptionally well in interior settings such as country houses, coastal homes, studies, or contemporary spaces seeking a calm, nature-inspired focal point with historical character. Condition report Good antique condition. Light foxing and mild age-related toning visible, mainly in the margins, consistent with chromolithographs of this period. The image area remains clean and well colored, with no major tears or losses observed. Framing tips Best presented with a wide off-white or soft beige mat and a simple natural wood, walnut, or black frame. This enhances the subtle color palette and gives the print a timeless, museum-style appearance. Keywords antique bird print, wild geese illustration, waterfowl art...

Majestic Common Crane in Wetland Landscape – Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880 This striking late 19th-century ornithological chromolithograph depicts the common crane (Grus grus...

Mallard Duck Family – Antique Bird Chromolithograph with Ducklings c.1880 This charming late 19th-century ornithological chromolithograph depicts a mallard duck family (Anas platyrhynchos), showing two adult birds accompanied by a group of downy ducklings at the water’s edge. The scene is set within a gently landscaped riverside environment, with reeds, grasses, and a pollarded tree framing the composition, reflecting the period’s preference for naturalistic habitat depiction alongside accurate zoological detail. The mallard, also known as the wild duck or common duck, is one of the most recognizable and widely distributed waterfowl species in Europe. In this print, the adults are shown in calm interaction near shallow water, while the ducklings cluster nearby, their soft plumage and tentative posture rendered with notable sensitivity. The image balances scientific clarity with a narrative, almost pastoral quality that was especially valued in late 19th-century natural history illustration. Executed as a chromolithograph, the print displays rich yet restrained coloration. Subtle greens and browns dominate the landscape, harmonizing with the patterned plumage of the ducks and the warm tones of the ducklings. The technique allows for smooth color transitions and fine detailing, particularly visible in the feather patterns and reflections in the water. Such prints were often produced for educational atlases and popular natural history books, intended to appeal to both scholars and a broader audience. This work is ideal for collectors of antique bird prints, waterfowl imagery, or pastoral wildlife scenes. It also suits interior settings ranging from country houses and coastal homes to nurseries, kitchens, or refined contemporary interiors, where its gentle subject matter and balanced palette add warmth and character. Condition report Good antique condition. Light foxing and mild age-related toning visible in the margins, consistent with chromolithographs of this period. Image area remains fresh and well-colored. No major tears or losses observed. Framing tips Frame with a wide off-white or soft beige mat and a natural wood, walnut, or simple black frame. This enhances the calm landscape tones and gives the print a timeless, museum-style presentation. Keywords antique bird print, mallard duck illustration, wild duck, ducklings print, waterfowl art...

Antique German map (print) of Morocco (circa 1728) featuring a central map above two city views depicted below and an upper scenic cartouche featur...

A classical pull-down Jung Koch Quentell wall chart showing mildew. Used as teaching material in German schools. Colorful print on paper reinforced with canvas. Published by Lehrmitt...

Pair of Watercolors Depicting "The Cult of St Katherine of Alexandria." According to the traditional narrative, Catherine was the daughter of Constus, the governor of Alexandria duri...

Two Putti's in Flight Attributed to Francois Boucher (Paris 1703-1770), Black chalk and stamping, with red and white chalk on buff paper. Bears signature in pen and brown ink: F.Bouc...

Original vintage poster advertising Schreibers Technische Modellierbogen / Technical Air Modelling kits featuring images of a Graf Zeppelin marked DLZ 127 and Junkers Flugzeug G38 aircraft on a blue background with the measurements and details on the side along with two other models listed, the Dornier-Flugschiff / airship and the Turbinen-Schnelldampfer Bremen Europe steamship with a note that many other models are available - und viele andere - all are described as being Leicht zusammenzubauen, genau garbeitet. Viele Tausende verkauft. Hier zu haben / Easy to put together, made precisely. Many thousands sold. Available to purchase here. Founded in 1831 by Jakob Ferdinand...

Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Wooden Slices Germany ca. 1930s A set of six antique Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on birch wood slices. The trophies ...

Original vintage German Railways travel poster featuring a stunning Art Deco design by the German artist Wilhelm 'Willy' Dzubas (b. 1887) depicting a steam train running along a high...

Antique Wheat and Rye Botanical Prints, Agricultural Study, Germany 1852 This refined set of two original hand-colored lithographs depicts wheat and rye varieties as illustrated in ...

Antique Wheat and Barley Botanical Plates – Agricultural Crops, Calwer 1852 This refined group of three original hand-colored lithographs illustrates wheat and barley varieties from...

Antique Botanical Lithographs of Potatoes and Tubers, Calwer 1852 This decorative set of three original hand-colored lithographs comes from Carl Gustav Calwer’s influential 19th-cen...

Still Life with Fruits, oil painting on canvas, Germany 1950s An impressive Biedermeier style still life painting depicting diverse fruits like plums, grapes or peaches. Painted in ...

Original vintage music advertising poster for the Stan Getz Quartet show on 5 November 1966 featuring a comic strip design with an illustration of the Brazilian samba and bossa nova singer Astrud Gilberto (b 1940) vocal and the American jazz band saxophone and drum musicians - saxophonist Stan Getz (1927-1991) ts, vibraphonist Gary Burton (b 1943) vib, bassist Steve Swallow...

Original German film poster for the 1949 Crime, Thriller staring Robert Newton and Sally Grey. The stuning artwork used on this poster is unique to...

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...