German Wall Decorations

Battle of the Drina, 14 August 1914 – Austro-Serbian Front, WWI Color Print This vivid and highly animated color print depicts the Battle of the Drina on 14 August 1914, one of the ...

Russian imperial palace view – hand coloured optical print c. 1780 Attractive 18th-century optical print (vue d’optique) depicting a grand view of the Russian Tsarskoye Selo palace ...

Villefranche, Nice & Monaco Coast – Rare German Copper Engraving c.1692 Description: This rare late-17th-century copper engraving depicts the Mediterran...

Pair Great Black Forest Wall Sconces with Deer Horns, Germany ca. 1900 An antique pair of Black Forest sconces for candles. Each made of original deer horns which are mounted on a t...

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...

Antique Meadow and Fodder Plants Prints, Botanical Studies, 1852 This diverse four-plate set illustrates meadow plants, clover species, legumes, and useful field plants from Carl Gu...

German Majolica plate with morning glory on a blue basket weave and a brown border, circa 1900.

Belgrade Bombardment 1914 – Color WWI Battle Print, Austrian-Serbian Front This vivid and highly decorative color print depicts the bombardment of Belgrade during the opening phase ...

The Old Graben in Vienna – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving, 1853 A charming original 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting Die alte Graben-Ecke in Wien (“The Old Graben ...

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...

Antique Wildflower Botanical Print, Borage and Field Plants, Germany 1852 This original hand-colored lithograph illustrates a selection of common European wild and field plants, iss...

Vintage Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1951 An vintage red deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with dark brown finish which features...

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...

Pair of hand colored engravings of the Royal Palace and Brussels Park by Balthasar Friedrich Leizelt (also spelled Leizel, active 1750–1800) a German artist and copperplate engraver working from Augsburg. These are beautiful and evocative renderings of architecture, open space and perspective. 1- Place Royal A Bruxelles 2- Vue Du Parc A Bruxelles 22 inches wide 18 high Leizelt produced a series of European and American scenic views at a time when pictures of foreign countries and people were popular and designed for use in optical viewers. As is normal for these prints the series title is a mirror image because optical viewers made use of mirrors which reversed the image. The Age of Enlightenment sparked a great interest in science, so that optical toys...

Antique Bay Laurel Botanical Print, Laurus Nobilis, Hand Colored, c.1831 This refined botanical engraving depicts Laurus Nobilis, the bay laurel, a plant deeply rooted in Mediterran...

Germany 1500–1600, Set of Six Antique Hand-Colored Renaissance Costume Prints This exceptional set of six hand-colored costume plates presents a richly detailed visual history of German dress between 1500 and 1600, a century marked by artistic transformation, political upheaval, and the dramatic rise of the Landsknechts—Europe’s most flamboyant mercenary soldiers. Produced by Ernst Wasmuth A.-G. in Berlin after designs by Max Tilke, the series forms a cohesive and chronologically focused group illustrating both military and civilian fashion at the height of the German Renaissance. Plate 121 (1500–1525) introduces early Renaissance styles through richly dressed townspeople, artisans, and vividly attired Landsknechts in striped hose, puffed sleeves, and slashed fabrics. Their bold silhouettes and vibrant colors reflect an era that embraced display, individuality, and martial confidence. Plate 125 shifts attention to educated and urban society. Nobles, scholars, patricians, and elegantly dressed women appear in fitted gowns, fur-lined robes, tall hats, and structured outer garments typical of pre-Reformation Germany. This plate captures the rising influence of civic authority and intellectual life in cities such as Nuremberg and Augsburg. Plate 128 brings us deeper into mid-16th-century fashion, featuring court musicians, entertainers, and courtiers in short doublets, decorative hose, lightweight cloaks, and feathered caps. A second grouping includes finely dressed nobles and diplomats, highlighting the refinement and ceremony of German court culture. Plates 133, 134, and 135 together form an extraordinary triptych of Landsknecht fashion. These soldiers became famous across Europe for their exuberant and unconventional dress—massive slashed sleeves, multicolored fabrics, puffed shoulders, dagger-cut openings, exaggerated hose, and feathered hats. Represented here in various ranks and roles, the Landsknechts illustrate not only military history but also one of the boldest and most influential costume styles of the Renaissance. Their outfits remain some of the most recognizable in European fashion history. As a complete six-plate group, these prints present a compelling narrative of German Renaissance society—its militarism, its artistic ambition, and its richly diverse clothing traditions. The hand-coloring across the set is bright and consistent, showcasing atmospheric tones, strong contrasts, and careful attention to detail. Few collections display this level of completeness and visual harmony. Ideal for collectors of European history, early modern military culture, historical costume, or decorative antique prints with strong visual presence, this series also suits interior designers seeking classical themes, warm palettes, and refined historical character. Condition report: All six plates are in very good antique condition with gentle age toning and minimal edge wear. Image areas are clean and colors remain vivid. Plate numbers and captions clearly present. No tears, staining, or repairs. Framing suggestion: For a striking installation, frame the six plates in matching dark-stained or walnut frames with warm cream mats. They display beautifully in two rows of three, or as a vertical series of paired prints. Their strong color palette and rhythmic compositions create a dynamic yet elegant wall display. Technique: Hand-colored lithographs Maker: Max Tilke, printed by Ernst Wasmuth A.-G., Berlin, c.1880 Keywords: German Renaissance costumes, 1500s German clothing, Landsknecht soldiers, antique costume print, hand-colored lithograph, Max Tilke, Ernst Wasmuth Berlin, Renaissance fashion Germany, 16th century attire, historical dress Germany, court fashion 1500s, German nobles costumes, artisan clothing Renaissance...

Step into the captivating world of 19th-century natural history with this stunning antique print titled "Der Windhund - Die englische Dogge," showcasing the elegance and majesty of t...

Baroque Garden View Schwöbber, Volckamer Hesperides Engraving, 1708 This exceptional early 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a detailed and highly decorative view of the g...

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...

Original vintage music poster for the American blues piano player, singer and songwriter Memphis Slim (John Len Chatman; 1915-1988) featuring a silhouette photograph of the pianist by the French photographer Jean-Pierre Leloir (1931-2010) known for his iconic photos...

Enchanting oil on canvas by Carl Emil Doepler, protected by a beautiful hand-carved giltwood frame with a metal label titled "Italian Renaissance Party", depicting a traditional Ital...

Antique map titled 'Africae Pars Borealis.' Very decorative antique map of the northern part of Africa by Heinrich Scherer. The map is full of the spurious geography of the perio...

Black Rock New York Harbor Lighthouse – Antique Steel Engraving c.1850 This dramatic mid-19th century steel engraving depicts the harbor entrance a...

Mount Vernon Washington’s House – Antique Steel Engraving Virginia 1854 Description: This refined mid-19th century steel engraving depicts Mount Vernon, the historic estate and resi...

The vintage rollable picture map of North- and Middle America shows land use and livestock. Published by JRO. Colorful print on paper reinforced with ca...

Carl Zimmermann (1863-1930), German Stag / Elk landscape print. Yardlong format, signed in stone along the lower right. Features a stag and two deer on a...

Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque 1954 A vintage 6 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest mounted on a wooden carved wall plaque...

Antique Engraving of a Rodent (Mus Caraco Pall.), drawn by D.R. Nitschmann, engraved by J. Nußbiegel, circa 1800 This finely detailed natural history engraving depicts a species ide...

German Majolica Leaves & Ferns Plate, Circa 1890.

Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Nicotiana Tabacum and Nicotiana Rustica, 1854 This striking hand-colored botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s 'Deutschlands Tech...

Antique Tragacanth Botanical Print, Astragalus Verus, c.1831 This striking botanical engraving depicts Astragalus verus, the plant from which gum tragacanth is derived. The plant is...

Vintage German Ceramic Wall Plate with Bird Motif from Keramik Manufaktur Kupfermühle, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 official proof of authenticity such as vi...

Original vintage music poster for the Norman Granz presents Nat "King" Cole Quincy Jones and his Bigband concert on 4 May at the Grugahalle Essen featurin...

Turkish Faience Plate with Stylized Floral Medallion – Julius Lessing, Berlin 1890 A beautifully detailed chromolithograph from Julius Lessing’s Persisch-Türkische Fayencen (Persian...

Reclining Male Nude Study after de Lairesse German Drawing Manual c1745 This elegant academic study of the male nude originates from the German edition of Gérard de Lairesse’s influ...

Continental, likely German, 19th century. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilt oval frame. A town scene, unsigned.

A good antique German Hand-Painted KPM porcelain portrait plaque signed "Wagner" after the painting "Reflection" by the Italian artist Angelo Asti (1847-1903). Asti was born in Milan...

Serving, perhaps, as a commentary on the futility and horror of war, this allegorical painting of "Two Philosophers" was made by Arthur Kampf in 1948-49, shortly after the end of World War II and toward the end of his long life. Kampf was known for his historical and allegorical paintings, including a large scene showing a group of nude soldiers...

Antique Maize Botanical Print, Corn Plant Study, Germany 1852 This striking original hand-colored lithograph depicts maize (corn) in detailed botanical study, published in Carl Gust...

Antique Grape Varieties Botanical Print, Vitis Vinifera Study, Hand Colored This comparative botanical engraving presents multiple varieties of Vitis vinifera, offering a more analy...

European School oil on panel of the 18th century Measures: 34X24CM Good condition.

Antique Turmeric Botanical Print, Curcuma Longa, Hand Colored, c.1831 Description: This vibrant botanical engraving depicts Curcuma Longa, the turmeric plant, including its distinct...

Antique Tobacco Botanical Print, Nicotiana Tabacum, c.1831 Description: This elegant botanical engraving depicts Nicotiana Tabacum, the tobacco plant, with flowering stems, leaves, ...

Abnormal Red Deer Trophy by Philipp Ernst, Prince of Thurn and Taxis, 1935 This hunting trophy features a roe deer (Cervus elaphus), mounted on a carved wooden plaque. The shape of ...

Antique Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1932 An antique red deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with dark brown finish. The trophy wa...

Stunning wall plaque by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. The plaque was produced in 1975 in an edition of 5000, and this one is number 1328. The text on the plate is German ‘auch die...

A beautiful pewter wall plate featuring a heraldic coat of arms with a knight Germany, Mid-20th Century Measures: 9"W x 1"D x 9"H. Good original vintage condition.

German Majolica plate with morning glory on a blue basket weave and a brown border, circa 1900.

German Phanolith wall plate by Jean Baptist Stahl for Mettlach Villeroy and Boch, 1898 This wall plate is made by the Mettlach factory of Villeroy and Boch, by Jean Baptist Stahl ...

Antique Engraving of a Capuchin Monkey (Simia Apella Linn.), engraved by A. Hoffer, circa 1800 This elegant natural history engraving depicts the Capuchin Monkey (Simia Apella Linn....

Black Forest Vintage Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1940s An antique roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque. The plaque is decorated with carved oak leave...

A large 19th century German Meissen rectangular porcelain plaque depicting Mary Magdalene reclining reading from a book. After Antonio Allegri (Ita...

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...

German Majolica Leaves & Flowers Plate Circa 1900.

This impressive Mid-Century Modern wall unit boasts natural wood finish and spacious storage options add to the appeal of this stunning piece. This vintage modern sideboard features ...

18th Century Kneeling Male Nude Academic Figure Study after de Lairesse c1745 This finely engraved academic figure study depicts a kneeling male nude shown in profile, engaged in a ...

With strikingly bright images set in a giltwood frame with inset glass. Triple matted with marbled board. Very minor foxing and very minor chipping on outer edge of frame that will ...

Reclining Male Nude Study after de Lairesse German Drawing Manual c1745 This elegant academic study of the male nude originates from the German edition of Gérard de Lairesse’s influ...

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...

A vintage pull-down wall chart illustrating a scenery of Munchausen fairy tale: "ride on a cannonball". Used as teaching material in German schools. Colorful print on paper reinforce...