Pair of Historicism Cast Iron Plaques, Carolus Magnus by Strebel & Warrior
Cast iron, polychrome painted. A decorative pair of solid cast iron relief plaques from the Historicism period (late 19th C.), depicting significant figures from Germanic and medieval history. 1) Emperor Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus): An arched plaque showing the emperor in full regalia with crown, sword, and globus cruciger. At his feet is the imperial eagle. Marked on the reverse with the manufacturer's mark "STREBEL". 2. Germanic Warrior: A rectangular plaque depicting a warrior in historical armor with a shield and a curved sword. Both stove plates in good age-appropriate condition with a beautiful patina and partially rubbed paint, Carolus Magnus 42 x 18.5 x 4 cm (HxWxD), Warrior 38 x 28 cm (HxW).
These plaques are typical examples of Historicism in the German Empire. During this era, there was a strong revival of interest in the German Middle Ages and its heroic figures. The Strebel foundry from Mannheim was actually known for heating technology but, like many ironworks of the time, also produced decorative art castings. Such reliefs served as wall decorations or stove plates and reflected the national consciousness of the bourgeoisie.
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