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Great Wooden Carved Female Cattle Sculpture Brienz Switzerland ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Wooden Carved Female Cattle Sculpture Brienz Switzerland ca. 1900 A great naturalistically
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Finely Carved Wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1920 A delicately handcarved wood sculpture
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Finely Carved Wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved wood chamois Brienz, Switzerland circa 1900. A delicately handcarved wood sculpture
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Wooden Statue of Wilhelm Tell, Brienz circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
sculptures, and created a new business. Many woodcarvers where trained in the 'School of Wood Carving, Brienz
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s A vintage statue of a Black Forest
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Large Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Wooden strolling bear handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930 A large antique statue of a walking bear
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950 A vintage statue of a walking bear
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. Handcarved ca. 1900 in Switzerland in the area of Brienz. Signed: G. V. This great black forest carved
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Candle Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Forest sculptural art originates from the small mountain town Brienz, Switzerland contrary to belief that
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Grizzly Bear
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
wood pieces. Black Forest sculptural art originates from the small mountain town Brienz, Switzerland
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz, Switzerland A wooden carved nutcracker with a bear
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Bear Pencil Holder Handcarved in Brienz, circa 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage wooden bear pencil holder hand carved in Brienz circa 1930s. A vintage statue of a Black
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
sculptures, and created a new business. Many woodcarvers where trained in the "School of Wood Carving, Brienz
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Finely Carved Wood Chamois with Glass Vase, Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved wood chamois with glass vase, Brienz, circa 1900. A delicately hand carved wood
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Blown Glass

Large Wooden Black Forest Bear Flower Stand, Handcarved in Brienz 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Wooden Black Forest Bear Flower Stand, Handcarved in Brienz 1900s A antique statue of a
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Brienz Black Forest Carved Bear with Thermometer, ca. 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 1900s Black Forest Brienz work of art. This hand carved bear sculpture is a great
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Large Group of Carved Cattles with Glass Vase Inset, Brienz ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Group of Carved Cattles with Glass Vase Inset, Brienz ca. 1890 A rare group of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Cut Glass, Wood

Fine Carved Black Forest Statue of a Disabled Dog, Brienz circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
sculpture was executed ca. 1900 in Brienz, Switzerland. Measures: Width 7.68" (19.5cm) Height 7.32
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Early 20th Century Swiss Rustic Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Hunt Plaque Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare antique large German black forest hunt scene wall plaque trophy depicting a Rabbit and powder Horn. Wonderful Trophy of the Hunt for your Black Forest Collection. This is a tru...
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Brienz, Switzerland contrary to belief that it originated in Bavaria, Germany or Austria. After a famine
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th C Black Forest Hand-Carved Swiss Brienz Bear with Brass Holder
Located in Savannah, GA
This whimsical hand carved seated wooden brown bear holds a brass cup suitable for cigarettes, matches or even a small bouquet of flowers. Very detailed carving with tiny teeth and a...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Dog Handle Brienz Black Forest Wood Carved Umbrella Austria Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Black Forest Brienz wood carved umbrella with handle in form of a dog. The dog
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Hand Carved Black Forest Brienz Wooden Bear with an Engraved Glass Vase or Flute
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 1900s Black Forest Brienz work of art. This small and hand carved bear sculpture is a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Cut Glass

Large Antique Brienz Black Forest Whimsical Bear & Cub Wooden Folk Art Carving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sizeable antique folk art carving is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the Brienz
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

A Beatifully Hand-carved Brienz Black forest Hall Stand with a Mama Bear and Cub
Located in Dallas, TX
A beatifully 19th Century hand-carved Brienz black forest hall stand with a mama bear and cub
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Large & Finest Quality, Antique Carved Nutwood Swiss Black Forest Bull Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
in size this bull sculpture can only be from the Swiss Black Forest region around the lake of Brienz
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Nutwood

Large Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Wood Bear Humidor Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique humidor is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Black Forest style. This well executed scul...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Tobacco Accessories

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Softwood

Edelweis Marquetry Side Table Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Edelweis Marquetry Side Table Swiss Brienz 1900 A decorative nutwood side table decorated with
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Tables

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Wood

Black Forest 19th Century Wood Wardrobe Brienz
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
bear sitting on a tree with leaves and fruits. Typical in the style for wooden sculptures from Brienz
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Wall Mirrors

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Wood

Black Forest 19th Century Wood Wardrobe Brienz
Black Forest 19th Century Wood Wardrobe Brienz
H 29.53 in W 37.41 in D 7.09 in
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900 A wonderful inlayed nutwood chair decorated
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

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Nutwood

Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900 A wonderful inlayed nutwood chair decorated
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

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Nutwood

Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Swiss Bear Glass Eyes
By Black Forrest
Located in Cheltenham, GB
, crafted in Brienz. This exquisitely carved lindenwood piece features realistic details. An excellent
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Softwood

Rare Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900 A very nice antique Swiss nutwood chair
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Chairs

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Wood

Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900 A pair wonderful inlayed nutwood chairs
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900 A pair wonderful inlayed nutwood chairs
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Fine Carved Statue of a Staghound, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
as half relief out of one piece of nutwood. Made in Brienz, Switzerland circa 1920. The tradition of
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
and St. Moritz, made in Brienz. Swiss, circa 1900.
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20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Hand Carved in Switzerland, circa 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
strolling bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved and handpainted with naturalistic details in Brienz
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Large Black Forest Poacher with Chamois
Located in Berghuelen, DE
hunted chamois on his back. The hand-made sculpture was executed ca. 1900 in the area of Brienz
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large Black Forest Poacher with Chamois
Large Black Forest Poacher with Chamois
H 53.94 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Nice Wooden Carved Boxer Tobacco Box, Switzerland Ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. Handcarved with detailed naturalistic details in the area of Brienz ca. 1900. This Swiss Black Forest carved
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Swiss Carved 'Black Forest' Cattle Group
Located in London, GB
with carved oak leaves. Brienz Area, Circa 1870 Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland Brienz, in
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Swiss 19th Century Bear Carvings from the Black Forest
Located in London, GB
naturalistically carved, and with colored highlights and glass eyes. Brienz, circa 1890 Brienz, Bernese
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century 'Black Forest' Carved Dog Group
By Walter Mäder
Located in London, GB
realistic glass eyes, in the manner of Walter Mäder. Brienz area, circa 1890 Brienz, Bernese Oberland
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Swiss 19th Century Carved Wooden Cattle Attributed to Johann Huggler
By Johann Huggler
Located in London, GB
bun feet. Brienz Area, circa 1870 Johann Huggler (1834-1912) Johann Huggler was a renowned
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family
By Walter Mäder
Located in London, GB
. Black Forest area, Circa 1900 Dimensions: H: 8 in / 20 cm W: 20 in / 51 cm D: 9 in / 23 cm Brienz
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century 'Black Forest' Bear
Located in London, GB
, prowls on all fours. From the Brienz Area. Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland was remarked
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century 'Black Forest' Bear
19th Century 'Black Forest' Bear
H 20 in W 28 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Swiss 19th Century Carved Wooden Cattle
By Johann Huggler
Located in London, GB
naturalistically carved swiss cow and bull stand on elliptical bases. Brienz Area, circa 1870 Brienz, in the
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Swiss Carved Black Forest Trophy Plaques Hunting Deer Stag
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stunning craftsmanship! This pair of 19th century Black Forest hunting Trophy plaques from Brienz
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Hand Carved Antique 'Black Forest' Fox Stool
Located in London, GB
mushroom. Brienz Area, circa 1900 Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland was remarked upon in
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader (attributed)
By Walter Mäder
Located in Newark, England
Walter Mader and his son Heinrich of Brienz, Switzerland were best know for their life like dog carvings
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader (attributed)
Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader (attributed)
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H 4.72 in W 15.55 in D 7.48 in
19th Century Pair of Black Forest Carved Figures in the Form of Ibex and Chamois
Located in Central England, GB
terrain. This pair of figures are superbly carved in a typical style of pieces produced in the Brienz
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Wood

circa 1900 Miniature Model of a Black Forest Bear Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
from the town of Brienz in Switzerland. By the end of the 19th century, the carvings had become the
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Monumental and Striking ‘Black Forest’ Walnut Carving of an Eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Black Forest carving. Footnote: For a right-facing eagle in the Ed. Binder u Cie of Brienz Stock
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Pair of Large Scale Swiss Black Forest Carved Couchant Hunting Dogs
Located in London, by appointment only
was actually begun in Brienz, Switzerland, the work born out of a time of a terrible period of famine
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Wooden Carved Casket with Birds, Brienz, circa 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Carved Casket with Birds, Brienz, circa 1890 A very nice hand carved black forest
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Baskets

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Fox Whip Holder or Wall Hook ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
in Brienz, Switzerland around 1900. The tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Fox Whip Holder or Wall Hook
Located in Berghuelen, DE
holder showing a fox with a gun. With genuine chamois antlers as hooks. Handcarved in Brienz, Switzerland
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood, Antler

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Brienz Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of brienz sculpture for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and glass, every item from our selection of brienz sculpture was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of brienz sculpture — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of brienz sculpture, designed in the folk art or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of brienz sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Black Forest, Johann Huggler and Walter Mäder produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Brienz Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of brienz sculpture start at $180 and top out at $162,102 with the average selling for $2,625.