Royal Bonn • Franz Anton Mehlem - Wall plate - Vissers Thema 'Oost, west, thuis best' • gemerkt • Duitsland • ca. 1910–1920 - Earthenware

This wall plate from Royal Bonn, attributed to Franz Anton Mehlem and dating circa 1910–1920, represents fine early 20th-century German earthenware artistry. Royal Bonn was a renowned manufacturer in Germany known for its high-quality hand-decorated porcelain and earthenware. The plate is themed 'Vissers Thema 'Oost, west, thuis best' (Fishermen Theme 'East, West, Home Best'),' which likely depicts scenes related to fishing life, a popular subject invoking rustic charm and daily labor. Earthenware, a type of pottery fired at relatively low temperatures, allows for vibrant glazes and detailed painted decoration. Plates like this were both functional tableware and ornamental objects, often collected for their aesthetic appeal and handcrafted qualities. The association with well-regarded artists and manufacturers boosts their interest among collectors of European ceramics and Art Nouveau or early modern decorative arts.