German Wall Decorations

A Set of Five Antique Black Forest Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques 1880s A set of five antique Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on turned wooden plaques ...

GUIDO HAMPE German, 1839-1902 Alpine Landscape with Waterfall (1881) Oil on canvas signed lower right "G. Hampe '81" Item # 106QJY03C An incredibly powerful Romantic landscape of the Alpine mountains with a waterfall cascading into a valley, the river pouring over the rocks and curving around the bend, flowing past a pair of figures seated on a grassy noll with a transcendant unearthly lighting that creates a focal point of the couple. It is as if the clouds have opened up just to shine light on them, emphasizing the glorious day the man and woman are experiencing on this leisurely hike through nature. Painted by Guido Hampe in 1881, the painting was acquired by Charles S. Shultz, president of the Hoboken Bank in Montclair, New Jersey where it remained in his home until its deaccession from the home in 2021. The home was particularly interesting for its total originality, the interior looking almost identical throughout its entire life to how it appeared at its inception in 1896. Enclosed in the collection of images is a shot of the painting in situ over the living room fireplace as captured by the Montclair Magazine article on the home in 2020. The work is signed in his typical script lower right "G. Hampe / 81". It remains housed in the original and substantial giltwood frame, fully restored and a very powerful presentation. An article on the Charles S. Schultz home can be found by clicking here. Artist Listings & Bibliography: *. E. Benezit Dictionary of Artists, Vol. VI, Gründ, 2006, p. 1105 Measurements: 32 1/4" H x 42 1/2" W [canvas]; 48 1/2" H x 58 5/8" W x 5 1/4" D [frame] Condition Report: A fine presentation ready to place: frame with minor wear/abrasion/loss; canvas with trace grime in the mountain tops and sky and all-over moderate craquelure. Surface bright and vibrant. Retains the original frame that we have had professionally restored with trace regilding and inpainting, some elements recreated; the restoration has preserved the antique nature of the frame and all restoration has been toned to match the aged aesthetic of the frame. Painting was acquired with its apparently first surface, an incredibly thick grime layer that significantly obscured the image - this was likely due to its placement above the fireplace in the Charles Shultz...

Vintage mid-century modern oil on canvas Seascape Painting. Painting features a calm tranquil coastal scene with sailboats docked in a marina. All in soft colors of blue, green and w...

French Majolica sun plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.

Great African Wart hog trophy mount on wooden plaque A large vintage wild boar (Sus scrofa) trophy on wooden plaque with dark green finish. The troph...

Lot of three coat hooks and cloth hanger, 1970s German. Nice addition to your room, entry hall or just for your collection of design items. Made of brass and Lucite. They are in used...

A large metal copper wall plaque showing a lobster animal. Made of treated copper with a nice patina. Typically made in Germany in the 1960s, as a statement piece on your wall hangin...

This rare vintage wall chart shows different types of mushrooms, which are native to middle europe. This kind of wall charts are used as teaching material in German schools. Colorful...

Enchanted peacock garden: a mystic secret garden, featuring peacocks and paradise birds on pomegranate trees, inspired by a Qing Dynasty original. A set...

Albert Ferenz (1907-1994), Germany. Watercolor on paper. Abstract Landscape. Mid-20th century. Visible dimensions: 60 x 49 cm. Total dimensions: 82 ...

A fine antique petite chamois antler horns hunting trophy on a hand carved black forest plaque. The plaque is hand carved with oak leaves and crossed branches. It's perfect for a stu...

Absolutely charming, large wood carving of a young Bavarian girl and sunflower wall decoration This substantial wall hanging is two feet in length, ...

Beautiful collectible plate from the famous Danish artist Bjorn Wiinblad (Bjørn Wiinblad). The plate was designed for Rosenthal, Germany and is deco...

Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Turned Plaques Germany ca. 1910 A set of six antique Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on turned wooden plaques. The troph...

Orientalist KPM Porcelain plaque of interior scene German, 20th century Frame: Height 71cm, width 64cm, depth 4cm Plaque: Height 50cm, width 39cm, depth 0.5cm Painted in the Or...

Vintage Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s A vintage Black Forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) teeth trophy on wooden plaque. T...

A fantastic pull-down Jung- Koch- Quentell wall chart depicting rye. Used as teaching material in German schools. Colorful print on paper reinforced with canvas. Published by Hageman...

A beautiful antique pub scene themed wall decoration plate or sign. This decorative item would make a beautiful ornament on each wall. Made in the 1890s it i...

This is a magnificent and finely painted porcelain plaque, probably Berlin, finely painted with a portrait of Abraham expelling Hagar and her son,  in a stunning giltwood frame. The...

Copperplate engraving of the nativity printed on hand laid paper. The piece has an incredible level of fine detail for the diminutive size of the work. ...

A beautiful vintage earthenware wall mask of a girl. It is marked with number at the backside. It would make a beautiful Decoration on each wall. Made in the 1950s it displays the jo...

Basquiat: Boom for Real by Eleanor Nairne and Dieter Buchhart. 1st Ed hardcover no dust jacket as issued. Published by Prestel, Munich, 2017, for exhibitions in London and Frankfurt....

Antique Oil Print with Dramatic Poacher Scene after Josef Ringeisen A colorful oil print depicting a dramatic poaching scenery in the Bavarian alps....

Large Siberian Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s Item e6940 A large antique Siberian deer (Capreolus pygargus) trophy on a wooden turned plaque with black finish. The trop...

Selection of three horse and rider lithographs by Marino Marini, from the Marino Marini portfolio, printed by Carl Schunemann, Germany, circa 1968. They have been framed in clean lin...

Original vintage Summer Olympic Games poster for the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin from 1-16 August published by the German Railways Head Office for Tourist Traffic and the Propa...

German Majolica Leaves Plate circa 1890.

Original vintage Volkswagen car advertising poster - VW Limousine - featuring images of the car in different colours including black, pale blue, ruby red and pearl white with a note ...

Original vintage sports poster promoting the 1972 Summer Olympic Games in Munich Germany featuring a great minimalist design by the Swiss architect, artist, painter and graphic desig...

Hangman's Bridge (Henkersteg), Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany - Antique fine art hand colored engraving on heavy cream paper - architectural view - indistinctly signed by the artist low...

Constructivist poster for an Egon Schiele exhibition held at the Ulm Museum from April 8-May 13, 1962. Designed by Brazilian/German visual artist, graphic designer, and pedagogue Alm...

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...

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...

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...

KPM style porcelain plaque of Orientalist Bazaar scene German, 20th century Measures: Frame: Height 78cm, width 53cm, depth 5cm Plaque: Height 60cm, width 35cm, depth 0.5cm This fin...

Original vintage car advertising poster - Zwei Wagen in einem VW-Kombi / Two cars in one VW Station Wagon - featuring a great design depicting two shiny new blue Volkswagen camper vans...

German Orientalist oil on canvas painting of a street scene. Long shadows suggesting start of the day, complete with merchants, travelers, ar...

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...

An original art poster by notable German artist Ludwig Hohlwein (1874-1949), a pioneer in the Sachplakat style, made for the German tourist trade of the time, their RDV logo can be seen in the bottom left corner. The scene depicts a classic car in front of trees, Gothic and traditional German...

Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque ca. 1946 A large antique deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with dark brown finish. The trophy was shot in...

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...

Moose Trophy from a Noble Estate in Germany Shot in Oeland 1956 An impressive moose (Alces alces) trophy from a noble estate, shot in Oeland 1956 by a member of the lordly family of...

Black Forest Sika Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque - Germany ca. 1900s An antique 6 pointer sika deer (Cervus nippon) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1900. The ...

stunning composition 'Black and White emotions' by Bozena Ossowski, oil on canvas, signed, monogram, certificate of authenticity by artist included, unframed.

Majolica grape plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.

Featuring a Playful Scene From our Ceramics collection, we are pleased to offer this KPM Porcelain Plaque Mother and Child. The KPM plaque framed within the original gesso frame wi...

Never shy to reference his influences, Artist Peter Keil's bold abstract portraits liven up any space. This large scale painting is presented in an interesting burled wood frame.

This striking, extra-large Ruscha wall disc sculpture showcases the distinctive craftsmanship of mid-century German art pottery. Designed with a vibrant fat lava glaze, this piece di...

Extremely rare shadow box wall art from the 1950's. Reminiscent of the work of Laurids Lonborg and Richard Galef, but probably Austrian. We had a t...

This painting is an oil on canvas and signed in the lower right, dating to about 1920. It does has craquelure which would be expected for an untouched painting of this age, but it d...

Vintage Mural Map Rollable Wall Chart Poster Australia New Zealand Indonesia The vintage pull-down map shows Australia and Oceania, published by Haack-Painke Justus Perthes Darmstadt. Colorful print on paper reinforced with canvas. This wallchart is a wonderful holiday memory decoration item. Measurements: Width 122 cm (48.03 inch) Height 100 cm (39.37 inch) The measurements shown refer just to the canvas and do not include the poles. Background information on the history of school wall charts: The idea to upgrade every day school life by using pictures was supported in the late 18th century by Johann Bernhard Basedow. In 1774 he published a four-volume book "Elementarwerk" which combined pictures, text and information with merely hundred copperplates. Modern printing methods enabled the spread from rich private schools to rural grade schools...

German Majolica leaf plate circa 1890.

The posters and prints may display signs of aging, such as paper discoloration, tears, folds, and other imperfections. These pieces were part of an art collection owned by a German ...

Original vintage sport poster - Germany 1936 IV Olympic Winter Games Garmisch Partenkirchen 6-16 February - featuring dynamic artwork by Ludwig Hohlwein (1874-1949) depicting a skier wearing a bib with the Olympic rings symbol on it, holding his skis on the left with his right arm in the air celebrating his victory in front of snowy mountain peaks visible in the background, the text below in red and white letters and information at the bottom - For particulars apply to the Organising Committee of the IVth Olympic Winter Games 1936 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Bavaria. Published by the Reichsbahn Centrale for the German Travel Agents...

Tootsie 1984 East German A1 Film Movie Poster, Handschick Wonderful pop design by Handschick features on this original East German film poster for Dustin Hoffman's Tootsie. Thi...

Carved Wooden Roe Deer Heads wall mounts decoration, Germany, 1930s, Set of Two This absolutely adorable pair of roe deer heads is hand-carved of...

Lot of four 1970s wall coat or clothes hooks in Sunburst motif by Vereinigte Werkstätten. Nice addition to your room, entry hall or just for your collection of design items. Made of ...

Wall mirrors - Saturn, made of vintage glass bowls: Floating glass bowls and mirrors - invisible construction The vintage glass bowl is easily and securely attached to the wall. A ho...