Lot #50: Vintage Günter Kerzen 3D Wax Relief Tavern Plaque

Vintage Günter Kerzen 3D Wax Relief Tavern Plaque Add a striking piece of traditional European folk art to your collection! This beautifully preserved, highly detailed 3D relief plaque perfectly replicates the rich, deep look of a classic Black Forest wood carving but is crafted from a heavy, hardened wax compound (Wachsbild). Produced by the renowned German artisanal factory Günter Kerzen, this mid-century wall hanging features a wonderfully animated, traditional tavern scene complete with patrons, a server, and a resting dog. Item Specifications Manufacturer: Günter Kerzen GmbH Wachswarenfabrik Origin: Walldürn / Baden, Germany (Authentic West German export) Estimated Production Era: Circa 1970s – 1980s (Determined by the historical 4-digit 'D-6968' postal code on the reverse logo) Dimensions: 13" Width x 9" Height (Approx. 33 cm x 23 cm) Material: Molded, hardened wax compound inside an integrated wax border faux-frame. Hanging Mechanism: Original heavy-gauge twisted rope loop securely embedded into the top edge. Key Visual Features & Details Front Scene: A lively, rustic European village pub gathering. Features five patrons in traditional hats and period attire huddled in conversation around a cloth-topped table. A tavern maid holding a classic stoneware pitcher stands in the background, while a faithful hound rests on the wooden floorboards. Reverse Provenance: The back features pristine, original labels that guarantee its authenticity: Central gold-and-black scalloped Günter Kerzen company foil seal ("Seit 1924"). Original "handbemalt" (Hand-Painted) foil sticker confirming its artisan color work. Original "Made in Germany" sticker. Four built-in corner wax bumper pads designed to protect your walls and keep the plaque hanging perfectly level. Condition Report Overall Status: Very Good vintage condition with fantastic structural integrity. Front Details: The central figures, background server, and intricate details (like the window panes and textured plaster wall) retain strong, vibrant hand-painted color. The wax mold is entirely intact with no deep cracks, melting, or structural repairs. Vintage Character: Shows minor, honest age-related wear including light paint flaking/chipping on the white shirt sleeve of the far-right figure and superficial scuffing along the dark outer border edges. Please review all high-resolution listing photos carefully to assess exact cosmetic condition. Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Pickup category timeslot {A}