This tin wall relief from the 1970s, crafted by Volkskunst Rottal Inn in Germany, exemplifies collectible Central European vintage craftsmanship in the mid-century modern spirit. Measuring 31 × 20 × 4 cm, the piece showcases cast and hammered tin in cool, subtly mottled silvery-grey tones, touched by an uneven patina that gently accentuates its age. The composition features two angelfish rendered in dynamic motion amid stylized aquatic plants, distinguished by detailed fin and scale textures. The natural proportions and soft reliefs of the fish and leaves contrast with a more rugged, abstract background, lending the work a tactile visual rhythm. Each element has been hand-finished, confirmed by the 'DAU-BE HANDARBEIT' signature in the lower corner – the object presents a compact, considered form, with gently rounded edges and no visible mounting hardware at the front for a clear, architectural line. In excellent condition, the relief displays only minimal signs of age as a subtle surface patina.
The relief channels the atmosphere of the 1970s: an interplay between the industrial honesty of tin and the organic motif inspired by the natural world. Finely incised details speak of a post-war fascination with naturalism and artisanal technique, evident in the hand-worked surface. The matte-satin tin softly reflects ambient light, projecting gentle highlights and deepened shadows onto the wall – as if preserving an underwater tableau in the collective memory of the mid-century era.
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Height31 cm
Depth4 cm
Width20 cm
Dimension details
Width20 cm
Height31 cm
Depth4 cm
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