German Wall Decorations

Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Wall Plate from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional informatio...

This 1964 East German poster for The Hound of the Baskervilles, created by Schleissing Grouppe, delivers a haunting, expressionistic vision of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic myster...

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...

Title: Constantinopolis Expugnatio a Turchis - Hartmann Schedel, 1493 This woodcut view of Constantinople is from Hartmann Schedel's 'Nuremberg Chronicle' (Liber Chronicarum), publi...

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

Oil on canvas impressionist style landscape painting by German artist Paul Ernst Wilke b.1891 - d.1971. 1913-14 studied at the art school in Bielefeld, 1914-15 in Dusseldorf. 1915-1...

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Clash of the Titans is a fantasy adventure rooted in Greek mythology, directed by Desmond Davis and brought to life with the iconic stop-motion creature effects of Ray Harryhausen. T...

Large Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head A large handcarved wooden cuckoo clock, decorated with hunting accessoires, oak leaves, hare, pheasant and a stag head ...

Vintage big Kaiser plate “Ming” collection. Famous West Germany manufacture Kaiser. Time-tasted high quality porcelain. Beautiful collection “Min...

Large German Majolica grape plate, circa 1900.

Introducing "Composition, Trilogy Blue" by renowned German artist Max Hermann Mahlmann (1898-1971), a leading figure in the influential Bauhaus movement. Mahlmann's artistic legacy s...

Antique Botanical Prints Set, German Wildflower Atlas Plates, Stuttgart 1885 This elegant group of botanical plates originates from Naturgeschichte des Pflanzenreichs by M. Fünfstück, published in Stuttgart circa 1890. Produced during the late nineteenth century’s peak period of scientific illustration, these works beautifully combine botanical accuracy with refined decorative composition, making them highly suitable for both collectors and interior-driven presentation. The plates illustrate a wide variety of European wildflowers, medicinal plants, and garden species rendered in delicate hand-colored tones and precise naturalistic detail. Species represented include carnations and pinks (*Dianthus*), forget-me-nots (*Myosotis*), buttercups (*Ranunculus*), columbine (*Aquilegia*), monkshood (*Aconitum*), water lily (*Nymphaea*), poppy (*Papaver*), cabbage (*Brassica*), meadow herbs, flowering perennials, and numerous field and woodland plants. The compositions balance individual botanical studies with airy spacing and harmonious arrangement, allowing each specimen to read clearly while forming a cohesive visual ensemble. The restrained palette — soft sage greens, pale blues, muted yellows, and gentle rose tones — creates a calm and sophisticated aesthetic well suited to contemporary interiors. Rather than functioning merely as scientific diagrams, these plates operate as architectural decorative elements, ideal for organic modern interiors, Scandinavian spaces, country houses, wellness environments, or boutique hospitality settings. Displayed together, the prints introduce rhythm, natural structure, and historical authenticity while maintaining visual lightness. Originally produced as educational material yet executed with notable artistic sensitivity, the plates exemplify the German tradition of merging science, craftsmanship, and design. Their timeless botanical subjects and balanced compositions make them especially appealing for designers seeking authentic nineteenth-century works that integrate seamlessly into modern environments. The prints are offered unframed, allowing collectors and designers full freedom to tailor framing choices to individual interiors. Any framed examples shown serve purely as visual inspiration. Condition report: Very good antique condition with general age-related toning consistent with late nineteenth-century paper. Light surface wear and occasional minor spotting visible upon close inspection. Original centerfolds as issued. Paper remains structurally sound and displays attractively overall. Framing tips: These botanical plates benefit from generous ivory or warm off-white matting to enhance the delicate compositions and preserve visual breathing space around each specimen. Frames in dark walnut, natural oak, or subtle antique gilt create an elegant balance between historical character and contemporary refinement. Hanging as a grid or salon-style botanical arrangement produces a cohesive, designer-led wall installation with strong visual presence. Keyword block: antique botanical prints, German botanical atlas, M Fünfstück, Naturgeschichte des Pflanzenreichs, wildflower botanical prints, antique plant illustrations, European flora prints, botanical wall art set, vintage botanical plates...

A large-scale vertical panel composed of stacked, interlocking rectangular and square forms with open geometric cutouts throughout. The surface carries dense hand-carved or cast reli...

I'm excited to offer for sale a suite of 5 signed and numbered prints by Erich Strenger. Strenger was the man that put Porsche art on the map. Erich had...

Aztec & Early Mexican Costumes, Set of 2 Antique Prints, 1500–1525 This striking pair of early 20th-century costume plates offers a vivid and historically valuable depiction of Aztec and early Mexican dress during the 16th century. Illustrated by Max Tilke and published by Ernst Wasmuth A.G. in Berlin, these prints belong to one of the most respected costume‐historical series of the period. Tilke was known for his meticulous research and his ability to translate ethnographic sources into richly detailed, accurate visual reconstructions. These two plates are among the most vibrant and desirable in the entire publication. Plate 144 presents warriors and nobles in full ceremonial and military attire. Jaguar warriors, eagle warriors, officers, and elite fighters are shown with their distinctive feathered headdresses, painted shields, quilted cotton armor (ichcahuipilli), and symbolic iconography referencing Aztec cosmology and rank. The colors and patterns reflect authentic codex sources, making the plate particularly valuable to historians of pre-Columbian culture. Plate 145 focuses on social classes and civilian dress from the late pre-Hispanic and early colonial period. Market vendors, weavers, young nobles, priests, and high-ranking women appear wearing garments such as tilmas, breechcloths, embroidered huipiles, feathered adornments, and body paint. Together, the two plates offer a rare, well-documented overview of everyday and ceremonial dress from Mexico around 1500–1525. The printing quality is exceptionally fine, with rich color lithography capturing the tonal variations of feathers, textiles, and painted patterns. These plates make a powerful impression when framed and are well suited for collectors of ethnographic art, museum-oriented interiors, historians of Mesoamerica, and designers seeking authentic cultural references. It is now uncommon to find both Mexican plates...

Marine Mammals Print: Whales, Seals, Narwhal & Dolphin – Antique 1867 This beautiful antique print depicts a variety of marine mammals including whales, seals, dolphins, and a narwh...

A very cool original expressionist portrait by German artist Peter Keil, circa 1984. The painting is signed and dated on the reverse "The Clown - Andy Warhol, Peter Keil, Berlin '84"...

Amazingly wall crucifix with hand carved corpus from Kunstwerkstätten der Abtei Maria Laach. Over the decades we have sold a number of unique and interest...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, extra large, Swiss made Black Forest wood, Rabbit / Hare whip hook with glass eyes This is a v...

St. Anthony of Padua with Infant Christ, c.1905 German Chromolithograph (Seiberl) This beautiful early 20th-century chromolithograph of St. Anthony of Padua holding the Infant Chris...

Antique Comets with Tails Engraving, Bertuch Bilderbuch Weimar 1807 A finely engraved and delicately hand-coloured scientific print illustrating comets with luminous tails, publishe...

French Majolica chesnut leaf plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.

Crafted during the vibrant 1970s, this Mid Century Abstract Color Lithography, signed and numbered, is a testament to the era's artistic dynamism. The lithograph bursts with bold col...

This is a Rare midcentury handmade wall plaque made by Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker. He was born in Ulm,Germany in 1921 and produced ceramic items in series which were retailed as ...

We love this original 1975 German re-release blacklight film poster for Planet of the Apes. Fantastic fluorescent day-glow colours which really pop under a black light/UV light (as ...

Antique Exotic Seashells & Cone Shells Engraving – Bertuch, c.1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting seven remarkable and highly decorative seashells, publish...

Mid-century German made round brass coloured frames with domed glass. Beautifully presented large exotic butterflies mounted on a beige backdrop. Each frame is held by a gold colour...

This is a vivid and finely executed reverse glass painting depicting the biblical scene of Joseph being sold by his brothers to passing merchants (Genesis 37). This subject was frequ...

A unique German child's portrait in oil, early twentieth century — a fair-haired figure stands square to the viewer in a summer meadow, daisies and dandelions at the hem, a low line ...

KARL FRIEDRICH BOSER German, 1809-1881 After Church Oil on canvas signed to column mid-right "F. Boser" circa 1860 27 7/8" H x 22 1/2" W [canvas] 34 1/8" H x 29" W x 2 3/4" D [f...

Venetian Woman – Antique Hand-Coloured Woodcut by Jost Amman, Plate CXXII, 1577 This beautifully hand-coloured woodcut depicts a Venetian woman in rich 16th-century attire, titled *...

Antique Palm Tree Botanical Print, Exotic Tropical Plate, German Atlas 1885 An impressive original double-page botanical plate (Tafel 21) from M. Fünf...

Antique Root and Medicinal Plant Prints, Botanical Studies, Germany 1852 Description This refined three-plate set depicts root vegetables and medicinal plants from Carl Gustav Calwe...

Damascus Faience Plate with Carnations and Tulips – Julius Lessing, Berlin 1890 Description: A striking chromolithograph from Julius Lessing’s Persisch-Türkische Fayencen (Persian-T...

One of the three tiles is not marked This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Country of Origin: Germany Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-own...

Small German Majolica Apples Plate Circa 1920.

Antique Salt Lake City Mormon Settlement View, Utah, Meyer ca. 1850 This finely engraved 19th-century view depicts early Salt Lake City, identified beneath the image as “die Mormone...

Snowy Alpine Landscape - Harald Tillberg Antique oil on canvas depicting a snowy Alpine landscape with bright peaks and high-altitude forests, painted in the Central European traditi...

Alpine Botanical Prints Set, Primula & Cortusa, Palla Atlas, 1897 Description: A refined and visually harmonious set of four original antique botanical prints from Dr. Eduard Palla’...

Large German Majolica Grapes Platter Circa 1920. 11.7 inches diameter.

Antique Chromolithograph Aurora Borealis Polar Lights, Meyers 1900 A beautifully composed and scientifically intriguing antique chromolithograph depicting the phenomenon of the Auro...

This poster with a photo of the city Rome (Italy) was produced by Europa et Schola Edition and used in schools for cultural education. Foto: Servizio delle Informationi , Roma...

Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene – Antique German Chromolithograph, c. 1895 This striking late 19th-century German chromolithograph depicts the moving biblical moment in which the risen Christ appears to Mary Magdalene following the Resurrection. Christ is shown standing in quiet majesty, halo radiant with divine light, His right hand placed gently over His heart in a gesture of compassion and reassurance. Mary Magdalene kneels before Him with deep devotion, her long flowing hair and rich garments emphasizing both humility and reverence. The composition is set within a tranquil garden landscape, traditionally associated with the Resurrection narrative, reinforcing the spiritual symbolism of rebirth, forgiveness, and divine mercy. Christ’s red tunic and deep blue mantle radiate warmth and solemnity, while the soft golden halo creates a luminous focal point that draws the eye immediately to His face. This scene, known in Christian tradition as *Noli Me Tangere* (“Touch Me Not”), represents one of the most emotionally powerful moments of the Gospel story. It became a highly favored subject in Catholic devotional art of the late 19th century, commonly displayed in prayer corners, chapels, religious schools, and family interiors. Produced using high-quality chromolithography, this print achieves exceptional painterly depth, with delicate shading in the flesh tones, refined folds in the drapery, and beautifully layered landscape colors. The gold highlights of the halos and the saturated reds and blues are especially well preserved, reflecting the superior production standards of German devotional publishers during this period. This is a visually commanding and spiritually meaningful artwork, highly desirable for Catholic collectors, sacred art interiors, and serious devotional art collections. CONDITION REPORT Good antique condition overall. Light, even age toning to the paper consistent with late 19th-century chromolithographs. Minor edge wear and very gentle corner softening visible upon close inspection. No major stains, no tears, and no restoration observed. Colors remain strong and vivid. FRAMING TIPS This print will display beautifully in a classic gilt or softly antiqued gold wooden frame to echo the sacred halo tones. For a more restrained interior, a dark walnut or black lacquer frame with a wide ivory mat and museum glass will create a dramatic devotional presentation. TECHNIQUE Chromolithography MAKER German devotional publisher, Germany, circa 1895 KEYWORD BLOCK Jesus and Mary Magdalene, Noli Me Tangere, resurrection scene, antique catholic print...

Original Antique Anatomical Print of a European Crayfish by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting the common European crayfish and its anatomy, p...

Original vintage motorsport poster - Grosser Preis von Deutschland Weltmeisterschafts-Pokal der Konstrukteure / German Grand Prix Constructors' World Championship Trophy - held on th...

Rivinus botanicals: Trifolium, “Gula / degener” & Lotus tetragonolobos, Leipzig, 1690s Set of three late-17th/early-18th-century botanical copper engravings with period hand-colour,...

Antique Date Palm & Coconut Botanical Scene, Phoenix & Cocos, c.1831 Description: This richly illustrated botanical scene depicts the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) and coconut pal...

Lovely antique 19th century Neoclassical wall cabinet / small cabinet Germany 1880. This German Grunderzeit cabinet is made from hand carved oak & is richly decorated. A true display of craftsmanship & quality. This cabinet has 2 doors and comes with a working lock & key. Its interior has 2 oak shelves. The cabinet has a very nice old restoration to the right side dating from the 1940s. A piece of furniture history with the right antique charm...

Large German Majolica Grapes & Acanthus Plate. 9 inches diameter.

Miniature depicting a Vanitas Memento Mori painted in pencil on paper. The frame, made of ebonized fruitwood and finished with black wax, is round with a circleinside, bordered by a ...

Ernst Kropp Marsh Landscape with Swans – Atmospheric German Etching, c.1910 This atmospheric original etching by German artist Ernst Kropp (1880–1945) captures a tranquil marshland ...

Set of 4 antique butterfly prints. Most likely originating from an edition of 'Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte. Insekten' by Gottlieb T...

This elegant pair of early 20th-century wall console shelves dates to the 1920s and showcases the refined decorative craftsmanship of the period. Each sculptural console features ric...

A handsome mid-20th-century German pewter wall plate featuring a fully rigged sailing ship in raised relief, its sails punctuated by heraldic double-eagle motifs. The deeply modeled ...

19th-century Baroque-style German hand-carved wooden deer head on a carved and hand-painted wall plaque. An impressive antique hand-carved wall-hang...

Original Antique Print of Four Corals by Bertuch, c. 1790 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting four remarkable varieties of coral and marine growth, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” around the end of the 18th century. The plate is titled “Corallen I / Corallia / Coraux I” and bears the reference “I.B.21” at lower right. It belongs to Bertuch’s early natural-history series illustrating the extraordinary diversity of marine organisms then collectively described as corals. Four dramatically different specimens are arranged across the sheet. Fig. 1 depicts a branching red coral with multiple upright stems. Its vivid original red coloring makes it the strongest color accent in the composition and recalls the precious red corals that had long been collected in the Mediterranean and used for jewelry and decorative objects. Fig. 2 shows a tall, dark branching form with an elegant tree-like structure, representative of the flexible horn-like corals historically grouped among the gorgonians. Fig. 3 illustrates a large irregular, porous coral formation, rendered in pale ochre and gray tones. Its complex surface and numerous cavities emphasize the extraordinary structural variety encountered in coral colonies. Fig. 4 dominates the upper part of the plate and is perhaps the most visually striking specimen. Its broad, deeply folded and radiating surfaces create an almost flower-like or sculptural appearance, demonstrating why corals occupied such a fascinating position between the botanical and zoological worlds in early natural-history classification. During the 18th century, the classification and biological nature of corals remained an important subject of scientific investigation. Earlier naturalists had frequently compared them with plants or mineral formations, while increasingly detailed observation established their animal nature. The terminology and organization of early coral collections therefore provide a fascinating insight into the development of marine zoology. The engraving combines finely engraved scientific detail with restrained original hand coloring in red, ochre, gray and black. Its large sculptural forms and spacious composition give the plate considerable decorative appeal in both traditional natural-history collections and contemporary coastal interiors. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, covering zoology, botany, geography, science, technology, antiquity and numerous other subjects. Creator: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) Source: Bilderbuch für Kinder Plate: Corallen I / Corallia / Coraux I Reference: I.B.21 Subject: Four Corals and Marine Organisms Place of Publication: Weimar, Germany Date of Manufacture: Circa 1790 Period: Late 18th Century Style: Neoclassical – In the Period of Medium: Original hand-colored copper engraving on paper Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning with scattered foxing, spotting and minor marks. Some discoloration and handling wear are visible, consistent with the age of the sheet. Original hand coloring remains attractive, particularly the strong red coloring of Fig. 1. Please refer to the photographs for further details of condition. Please note: This is an original antique engraving from the late 18th century, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Other companion marine-life and natural-history plates from Bertuch’s “Bilderbuch für Kinder” are also available separately. Keywords: antique coral print...

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...

Set of Three Dragonfly Lithographs by Richard Tümpel, Germany, 1908 Description: A superb set of three original color lithographs from Richard Tümpel's monumental work Die Geradflüg...

Original Antique Print of Gar and Exotic Armored Fish by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting four unusual species of freshwater fish, published...