Franz Anton Mehlem - Wall plate - 'Een goede buur is beter dan een verre vriend' • goed gemerkt • ca. 1910–1920 - Earthenware
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This multicoloured Art Nouveau earthenware wall plate by Franz Anton Mehlem, made in Germany around 1910–1920, depicts two neighbours talking over a fence beneath the Dutch proverb “A good neighbour is better than a distant friend”.
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Museum De Lakenhal in Leiden preserves this same plate with the same proverb, made by Mehlem in Bonn. Two neighbors with pipes talk over the fence, with the proverb in blue block letters around them. The broad Art Nouveau border alternates blue droplet flowers with ochre yellow and brick red; you can see the brushstrokes in the ochre. On the wall, this plate tells a proverb everyone recognizes.
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Description:
A round wall plate with a broad rim and recessed center. One neighbor, wearing a blue jacket, leans over a brown fence; the other stands with a hand in his pocket, beside the corner of a house with a red-striped flag. A band of yellow points frames the center. The reverse is glazed blue-gray. The museum plate, inventory number 8205.1, bears two stamps; this plate does too.
About the maker:
Royal Bonn is the trade name of the Steingutfabrik Franz Anton Mehlem in Bonn, which used the name between 1890 and 1920. The factory made proverb plates featuring Dutch proverbs; the museum in Leiden preserves several. This plate bears the factory mark Franz Ant. Mehlem. Villeroy & Boch took over the factory in 1920 and closed it in 1931.
In the interior:
On the hallway wall, in the light from the front door, the cobalt blue of the lettering catches every visitor's eye before they say a word.
Follow DECADERS Gallery via the little heart next to my name above: new pieces of Dutch and German Art Nouveau ceramics every week—you'll be the first to see them.
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Condition:
Good. Center and rim: no chips, hairline cracks, or restorations observed. The glaze shows fine crazing, characteristic of its manufacture. Reverse: intact glaze. See the images.
At a glance:
Material: earthenware, polychrome decoration under glaze
Dimensions and weight: h 2.5 x diameter 22.5 cm, 433 grams
Mark: black-printed tower mark 'Franz Ant. Mehlem' and a small impressed mark on the base
Date: ca. 1910–1920
Origin: from a private collection, Western Europe
Attribution and sources:
Marked Franz Ant. Mehlem, Bonn: the tower mark with name band is printed in black on the base, next to an impressed mark. Museum De Lakenhal preserves the same plate with the same proverb under inventory number 8205.1, also with two stamps. The maker and model are therefore confirmed. The dating is based on the period in which the mark was used, ending in 1920, and the Art Nouveau border.
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a sturdy box with cushioning material; fragile items are double-boxed. Always shipped insured with Track and Trace. More than 1,100 reviews from previous buyers; see the feedback.
Seller's Story
Decaders Gallery
Region Eindhoven, Netherlands
Our passion lies in 20th-century applied art and design, with a particular focus on the periods Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. But styles from the sixties, seventies, and later also capture our attention. Each decade has made a unique contribution to the art world, which perfectly reflects our name – Decaders Gallery.
Thanks to our love for art and design, we present new, exceptional decorative objects weekly. In addition, we have a broad interest in Asian art, antiques, and collectibles.
Our scavenges across Europe have led to a valuable network of like-minded enthusiasts who help us track down unique finds. This network has paid off: we are proud to have supplied artworks to renowned museums, including:
Museums & collections
Netherlands:
• CODA Museum, Apeldoorn
• Drents Museum, Assen
• National Textile Museum, Tilburg
• National Glass Museum, Leerdam
• Museum 'Amsterdam School' ('t Schip), Amsterdam
• PSV Football Museum, Eindhoven
• National War Museum, Overloon
Belgium:
• Musée de la Famenne, Marche-en-Famenne
• Museum of Natural Sciences, Belgium
Spain:
• Maritime Museum, Barcelona
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We warmly invite you to visit our auctions with surprising artworks and to follow us on Instagram. Discover your favorite decade at Decaders Gallery!
Marc van der Heijden
Decaders Gallery, Netherlands.
Translated by Google TranslateMuseum De Lakenhal in Leiden preserves this same plate with the same proverb, made by Mehlem in Bonn. Two neighbors with pipes talk over the fence, with the proverb in blue block letters around them. The broad Art Nouveau border alternates blue droplet flowers with ochre yellow and brick red; you can see the brushstrokes in the ochre. On the wall, this plate tells a proverb everyone recognizes.
Rather not wait? This piece is also available to buy now via Buy Now.
Description:
A round wall plate with a broad rim and recessed center. One neighbor, wearing a blue jacket, leans over a brown fence; the other stands with a hand in his pocket, beside the corner of a house with a red-striped flag. A band of yellow points frames the center. The reverse is glazed blue-gray. The museum plate, inventory number 8205.1, bears two stamps; this plate does too.
About the maker:
Royal Bonn is the trade name of the Steingutfabrik Franz Anton Mehlem in Bonn, which used the name between 1890 and 1920. The factory made proverb plates featuring Dutch proverbs; the museum in Leiden preserves several. This plate bears the factory mark Franz Ant. Mehlem. Villeroy & Boch took over the factory in 1920 and closed it in 1931.
In the interior:
On the hallway wall, in the light from the front door, the cobalt blue of the lettering catches every visitor's eye before they say a word.
Follow DECADERS Gallery via the little heart next to my name above: new pieces of Dutch and German Art Nouveau ceramics every week—you'll be the first to see them.
———
Condition:
Good. Center and rim: no chips, hairline cracks, or restorations observed. The glaze shows fine crazing, characteristic of its manufacture. Reverse: intact glaze. See the images.
At a glance:
Material: earthenware, polychrome decoration under glaze
Dimensions and weight: h 2.5 x diameter 22.5 cm, 433 grams
Mark: black-printed tower mark 'Franz Ant. Mehlem' and a small impressed mark on the base
Date: ca. 1910–1920
Origin: from a private collection, Western Europe
Attribution and sources:
Marked Franz Ant. Mehlem, Bonn: the tower mark with name band is printed in black on the base, next to an impressed mark. Museum De Lakenhal preserves the same plate with the same proverb under inventory number 8205.1, also with two stamps. The maker and model are therefore confirmed. The dating is based on the period in which the mark was used, ending in 1920, and the Art Nouveau border.
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a sturdy box with cushioning material; fragile items are double-boxed. Always shipped insured with Track and Trace. More than 1,100 reviews from previous buyers; see the feedback.
Seller's Story
Decaders Gallery
Region Eindhoven, Netherlands
Our passion lies in 20th-century applied art and design, with a particular focus on the periods Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. But styles from the sixties, seventies, and later also capture our attention. Each decade has made a unique contribution to the art world, which perfectly reflects our name – Decaders Gallery.
Thanks to our love for art and design, we present new, exceptional decorative objects weekly. In addition, we have a broad interest in Asian art, antiques, and collectibles.
Our scavenges across Europe have led to a valuable network of like-minded enthusiasts who help us track down unique finds. This network has paid off: we are proud to have supplied artworks to renowned museums, including:
Museums & collections
Netherlands:
• CODA Museum, Apeldoorn
• Drents Museum, Assen
• National Textile Museum, Tilburg
• National Glass Museum, Leerdam
• Museum 'Amsterdam School' ('t Schip), Amsterdam
• PSV Football Museum, Eindhoven
• National War Museum, Overloon
Belgium:
• Musée de la Famenne, Marche-en-Famenne
• Museum of Natural Sciences, Belgium
Spain:
• Maritime Museum, Barcelona
---
We warmly invite you to visit our auctions with surprising artworks and to follow us on Instagram. Discover your favorite decade at Decaders Gallery!
Marc van der Heijden
Decaders Gallery, Netherlands.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
433 g
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
Franz Anton Mehlem
Model
'Een goede buur is beter dan een verre vriend' • goed gemerkt • ca. 1910–1920
Material
Earthenware
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
2.5 cm
Width
22.5 cm
Diameter
22.5 cm
Depth
22.5 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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