This is an decorative wall plate or charger designed by Ernst Maria Lang. He was a prominent German architect, caricaturist, and cartoonist. Lang was known for his satirical drawings on political and social issues, especially during the Cold War.
This satirical plate is just over 10 inches in diameter. The design is a shows Walter Scheel. He did much to improve women's right in Germany in the 1970s. He is shown commenting on women. The plate is inscribed: "Frauen denken anders, aber nicht dümmer" - which translates as "Women think differently, but are not stupid". He does look a bit silly dressed as Apollo and playing a lyre to serenade a voluptuous fraulein who takes the shape of a sphinx. I don't know enough about my German politics to pin down the reference - but it is certainly a rather bonkers image!
Walter Scheel (1919 – 2016) was a German politician. A member of the Free Democratic Party of Germany (FDP), he first served in government as Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development from 1961 to 1966. He led the FDP from 1968 to 1974.
During the Chancellorship of Willy Brandt, Scheel was Foreign Minister and Vice Chancellor. He became acting Chancellor of West Germany from 7 to 16 May 1974 following Brandt's resignation after the Guillaume Affair. He was elected shortly after as President of West Germany, remaining in the role until 1979.
My plate is fully inscribed on the reverse with the production details, as photographed. It its original hanging attachment.
It is in perfect condition with no damage. It is boxed - there is a little spilt on one edge, as photographed. It is price at a nice low price.
It will be sent to you with Royal Mail Medium Size Parcel. This will be applied to your order at the checkout.