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Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, “Der Verlorene Sohn” (The Prodigal Son), Limited Edition Signed Wall Plaque, Germany, 1982
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**Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, “Der Verlorene Sohn” (The Prodigal Son), Limited Edition Signed Wall Plaque, Germany, 1982**
**Dimensions:** H 31 cm × W 31 cm × D 2 cm
**Materials:** Cut and reverse-painted art glass, lacquered metal mounting plate
**Color palette:** Cobalt blue, transparent crystal, gilded accents
**A Glorious Parable in Glass—With the Artist’s Own Hand**
Offered here is a rare and evocative wall-mounted art glass plaque from the highly collectible *Gleichnisse im Glas* ("Parables in Glass") series, designed by Danish artist **Bjørn Wiinblad** for **Rosenthal Studio-Linie**, produced in **Germany in 1982**. Titled **“Der Verlorene Sohn” (The Prodigal Son)**, this luminous work interprets one of the most iconic parables of the New Testament through Wiinblad’s uniquely ornamental and emotive visual language.
In a dramatic square format, the cut-glass relief presents the moment of reconciliation between father and son in Wiinblad’s unmistakable fairytale idiom: ethereal faces, cascading textiles, floral scenery and architectural fantasy, all gilded and reverse-painted in brilliant cobalt blue and 24-karat gold tones. The backplate, a black lacquered metal sheet, allows the intricate glass work to shimmer with theatrical depth when wall-mounted.
**Exceptionally Rare: Hand-Signed by Bjørn Wiinblad**
What makes this particular exemplar **truly exceptional** is that it bears **Wiinblad’s own signature** in gold marker on the reverse, dated **Düsseldorf, 17.10.83**—an extremely scarce feature that elevates this edition from collectible to museum-worthy. This is not a printed or stamped signature but a fully **hand-signed autograph**, providing provenance and personal authenticity from the artist himself.
**About the Artist and Series**
**Bjørn Wiinblad** (1918–2006), the flamboyant Danish illustrator, set designer, and ceramicist, is internationally known for his whimsical, decorative world of opera-like figures and poetic tableaux. His collaboration with **Rosenthal**, one of Germany’s most prestigious porcelain and glass manufacturers, marked an important confluence between mid-century modern sensibilities and baroque romanticism.
The *Gleichnisse im Glas* series was a limited-time artistic endeavor in which Wiinblad interpreted Christian parables with a distinctly theatrical and humanistic visual style. Each piece was produced in a **limited, time-restricted edition**, hand-decorated and released exclusively in 1982.
**Condition**
Very good vintage condition. No structural damage or chips. Minimal wear consistent with age and careful display. The mounting hardware on the reverse is intact and ready for hanging.
**A collector’s gem for lovers of narrative art, sacred themes, and 20th-century design.**
This is not only a reverent piece of biblical storytelling—it is also a signed historical artifact of Rosenthal’s peak collaboration era with one of Europe’s most beloved visual fabulists.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBlack, Multi Color, Gold, Transparent, BlueMaterialGlassNumber of items1OrientationSquareArt sizeSmallHeight31 cmWidth31 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales