German Wall Decorations

Original vintage advertising poster for Porsche car models depicting various cars including the 356, 911, 912, 914, 916, 924, 928 and 930 models produced from the Typ 356 Cabrio rele...

Antique Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany ca. 1900 Antique chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophy mounted on a wooden carved plaque. The trophy was shot arround 1900 in Germany...

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...

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...

A set of three wall plaques by Ruscha Keramik, manufatured in the 1970s. They are manufactured in brown/white clay, red and brown fat lava ornaments.  Dimensions 1: 13.78" (35 cm) ...

Large Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque, Austria 1955 An vintage chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophy mounted on a wooden carved plaque which features acorns, oak leaves and a handwri...

Anatomy Print: Skeleton, Skull, Organs & Nerves Study – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print presents a comprehensive anatomical study from the 19th century, depicting the human...

Original Bavarian Tyrolian Folk Art painting, signed and dated This charming folk painting is executed in oil on artist board. A beautiful and rus...

Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s An uneven 6 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1900. The large antler...

Antique Handpainted Advertising Poster for a Hemoglobin Fabrication in Munich A large antique handpainted advertising poster for a hemoglobin fabrication in the 19th century in Muni...

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 ...

A traditional vintage pull-down school map illustrating North America, published by Westermann. Colorful print on paper reinforced with canvas. Measurements: Width 156 cm (61.42 inc...

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...

This original painting, commissioned by a fashionable men's store in 1920s Berlin, features a handsome and debonair man wearing a white fedora, a double-breasted white suit, a blue a...

Large antique print of the seven sacraments. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.

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...

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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...

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

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

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...

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

Great Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1952 Item e8177 A vintage red deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with oak leaves painted in gre...

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama with white wagtail ca. 1900 An antique diorama with a taxidermied white wagtail sitting in a handpainted landscape. Moun...

Huts in Landeck – Oberinntal Work dimensions: 30 x 40 cm Dimensions with frame: 37 x 47 cm Technique: oil on canvas Period: 1942 Description: Summer view of some huts with classic ...

Vintage Rustic Weather Station with Antlers Item e8167 A vintage weather station featuring barometer and thermometer. Decorated with a special ...

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...

Great Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1954 Item e8176 A vintage red deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with oak leaves painted in gre...

Great Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1951 Item e8175 A vintage red deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with oak leaves painted in gre...

Great Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1954 Item e8174 A vintage red deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with oak leaves painted in gre...

Abnorm Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque Germany 1930s Item e8172 A large 8 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy with abnorm and unequal antlers from Germany mounted ...

Antique Print 'The Hunters Funeral', Germany late 19th century Item e8171 Antique lithograph titled 'The Hunter's Funeral Procession'. It depicts a satirical scene where forest anima...

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

Black Forest antique hand carved miniature wall pocket of a fringed game hunter's bag with woodcock, rifle and horn Rich, dark patina and very we...

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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

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...

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...

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 ...

Antique Black Forest Sika Deer Trophy on Black Plaque - Salem Germany 1878 Item e8161 An large antique trophy of a 6-pointer sika deer (Cervus n...

Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Plaque - Salem Germany 1861 Item e8162 An antique trophy of a 6-pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) from Salem Castle in southern Germany. Shot by a mem...

Bird Print after Naumann in Wooden Frame, Germany 1900s Item e8165 This antique, framed print depicts a detailed group of coastal birds in a natural coastal landscape. The artwork is...

Print of a Group of Shorebirds after Naumann in Wooden Frame, Germany 1900s Item e8166 This antique, framed print depicts a detailed group of shore birds in a natural coastal landsca...

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...

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

Big Black Forest 12 Pointer Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1930 A capital 12 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from Germany, shot arround 1930. The large antlers ...

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’...

Small German majolica birds & grapes plate circa 1900.

A beautiful antique German hand-painted Berlin KPM porcelain plaque, circa 1880. The plaque was produced by Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (which was the Royal porcelain factory in ...

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

Arno Lemke - Waxenstein and Alpspitze Technical information: Period: mid-20th century Artist: Arno Lemke Origin: Bavarian Alps Technique: oil on canvas Height: 60 cm Width: 90 cm ...

Beautiful woven Pop Art tapestry designed by Siegfried Doege, Germany a 1970s modernist German artist. This high-quality rare tapestry are considered examples of 1970s Pop Art inter...

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...

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...

Title: Natural Bridge of Virginia, Hand-Colored Landscape Engraving, Original 19th Century Description: An original nineteenth-century hand-colored engraving depicting the famous Na...

Large German Majolica grape plate, circa 1900.