This mid-century German wall relief from the 1960s presents a stylized flamingo rendered in wood marquetry on a rectangular plaque measuring 43 × 16 cm, with a depth of approximately 2 cm. The dominant color is a warm, honey-brown shade with a satin finish that accentuates the wood's natural grain and subtle tonal transitions; the flamingo motif stands out in lighter golden-yellow inlays, while details such as the beak and legs are defined in darker brown. Abstracted botanical elements—reeds and leaves—are evoked through gentle curves and minimalist lines in keeping with modernist design language. The marquetry surface is smooth, constructed with notable craftsmanship, and the edges are precisely finished. Proportions remain balanced and composed throughout. There are no visible traces of damage or restoration; the piece is preserved in excellent, near-original condition, with only minimal signs of use typical for its vintage period. This relief quietly echoes the spirit of 1960s German modernism, where functionality met a renewed appreciation for natural materials and unembellished ornamentation. The flamingo, captured in a single, controlled gesture, seems to recount a story of harmony—its poised silhouette against a honeyed wooden ground conjures moments of mid-century focus and calm. The interplay between light and dark wood details gives the composition a sense of dynamic restraint, like melodic notes in a jazz phrase—rooted, yet imbued with movement and the optimism of a postwar era tuned to the rhythms of nature and human creativity. The relief could be placed above a low wooden sideboard
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Height43 cm
Depth2 cm
Width16 cm
Dimension details
Width16 cm
Height43 cm
Depth2 cm
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