Vintage German Folk Art Wall Plate Hand Painted Proverb Bird 1950s Bavaria
$ 12.68
Description
Vintage German Folk Art Wall Plate Hand Painted Proverb Bird 1950s Bavaria. Beautiful original mid-century German folk art wall plate featuring a charming hand-painted bird and floral design with a traditional German proverb in blackletter script. German Proverb • Design: Bird, floral motifs, German proverb. Beautiful original mid-century German folk art wall plate featuring a charming hand-painted bird and floral design with a traditional German proverb in blackletter script. These decorative plates, known as “Spruchteller,” were made in Bavaria, Germany and sold as decorative wall art. The back bears the original label “Hand gedreht – gemalt” (hand-thrown & hand-painted), confirming authentic vintage craftsmanship. It also has the original hanging string, ready to display. German Proverb: “Setz dich über alles weg, freu dich über jeden Dreck.” (Loosely translated: “Rise above everything and find joy even in life’s little messes.”) ⸻ Details • Origin: West Germany (Bavaria) • Era: 1950s–1960s • Material: Hand-thrown ceramic • Finish: Crackle-glazed, hand-painted • Design: Bird, floral motifs, German proverb • Use: Decorative wall plate (not for food) ⸻ Condition Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Light age-related crazing in the glaze, which is normal and desirable for pieces of this type.
