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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

Large Antique Brienz Black Forest Whimsical Bear & Cub Wooden Folk Art Carving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
carving is done in pine and depicts and standing adult bear holding a naughty cub under one arm and a corn
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Hand Carved Black Forest Bear Spirit Decanter, Swiss, Circa 1920
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare & amusing hand carved Lindenwood figure of a seated bear encasing its original glass liner
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Glass

Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
opened the Swiss wood carving school in Brienz, ca. 1870, where all the carvers learned the craft to
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Carved Dinner Gong
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century Swiss Black Forest carved brass dinner gong suspended by two trees each having a
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Early 20th Century Swiss Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique circa 1880 Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved and Painted Whip Hook
By Black Forest
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, stunning, original circa 1880 Swiss
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Swiss 19th Century Bear Carvings from the Black Forest
Located in London, GB
A pair of miniature black forest bear carvings Constructed using linden wood, the animals
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Eagle Carving 'Taking Flight'
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
from Switzerland. The most recogniseable Black Forest carvings are usually bears carved amongst
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Eagle Carving 'Taking Flight'
Swiss Black Forest Eagle Carving 'Taking Flight'
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H 25 in W 23 in D 23 in
Swiss Black Forest Bear Musical Child Chair Seat
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Forest in Bavaria Germany, Black Forest carvings actually originate from Switzerland. The most
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

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Metal

Swiss Black Forest Bear Musical Child Chair Seat
Swiss Black Forest Bear Musical Child Chair Seat
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H 18.1 in W 23.2 in D 11.8 in
Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Bear, circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
nature. The style of chip carving give the bear a quality that makes it feel alive. Clearly the carver
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Swiss Bear Glass Eyes
By Black Forrest
Located in Cheltenham, GB
illustration of the well-known Swiss Black Forest Woodcarvings. In Brienz, wood carving has a long history that
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Softwood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Grizzly Bear
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
to the art of wood carving may be visited today. Literature; 'Swiss Carvings, The Art of the Black
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz
By Black Forest, Brienz Switzerland
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Ths antique German or Swiss bear figurine is a really lovely item and a remarkable piece of
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Antique 1880s German Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Antique Black Forest Mirror with Rustic Bear Carvings, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique black forest mirror with rustic bear carvings ca. 1900 A large crescent vanity mirror in a
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Table Mirrors

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Wood

Set of Three 19th Century Black Forest Carvings of Bears in Different Poses
Located in Martlesham, GB
A set of three 19th Century black forest carvings of bears in different poses, all three bears are
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Adjustable Book Shelf / Book Rack Swiss
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
bears'' bookends hand carved Swiss. Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest bookstand with sliding
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Bookends

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Fruitwood

Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Hand Carved in Switzerland, circa 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Handcarved in Switzerland circa 1930s. A vintage statue of a
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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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
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
museum devoted entirely to the art of wood carving may be visited today. Literature; 'Swiss Carvings
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved and Stained Walnut Bear
Located in Stamford, CT
Very fine carving of a black forest bear walking on all fours paws. The life-like bear
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut, Wood

Black Forest Carving Cork Stoppers
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Collection of four miniature carved Swiss bears mounted on corks for wine bottle stoppers. All
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Barware

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10k Gold

Black Forest Carving Cork Stoppers
Black Forest Carving Cork Stoppers
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D 2 in L 2.5 in
19th Century 'Black Forest' Bear
Located in London, GB
to the art of wood carving may be visited today. Literature; 'Swiss Carvings, The Art of the
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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
Set of Three 19th Century Black Forest Carvings
Located in Martlesham, GB
A set of three 19th century black forest carvings of bears in different poses, all three bears are
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Stand
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Black Forest carved bears hall tree with umbrella stand and original beveled glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Umbrella Stands

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved chair having bear on fallen log. Carved bear on lifting seat which once
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss bear with log pen rest and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Walking bear pen holder and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Forest carvings actually originate from Switzerland. The most recognisable Black Forest carvings are
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
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H 13.4 in W 6.1 in D 5.5 in
Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Black Forest in Bavaria Germany, Black Forest carvings actually originate from Switzerland. The most
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
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H 3.94 in W 16.93 in D 6.5 in
19th Century Antique Black Forest Bear Stick Stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
inset with a drip pan, lovely quality carving and the bears having glass eyes. Circa 1880.   
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Antique 1880s Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Black Forest Carved Bear Bench
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Black forest bear bench Produced I southern Germany using wood from 'The Black Forest" in southern
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Benches

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear Bench
Black Forest Carved Bear Bench
H 32.68 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in
Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell Pen Store
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
from Switzerland. The most recogniseable Black Forest carvings are usually bears carved amongst
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell Pen Store
Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell Pen Store
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H 15 in W 14 in D 11.5 in
Large Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland. The tradition of wood carving in
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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
example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland. The tradition of wood carving in
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzerland ca
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Bear Hall Stand
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Forest carving originates from the small mountain town of Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

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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
walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzerland ca
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Novelty Anvil Tobacco Jar Smokers Compendium
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
from Switzerland. The most recognisable Black Forest carvings are usually bears carved amongst
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Jugendstil Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

20th century, Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Wood bench with Bears
Located in IT
20th century, Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Wood bench with Bears This particular bench, made
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20th Century Swiss Rustic Benches

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Wood

Large Wooden Black Forest Bear Flower Stand, Handcarved in Brienz 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
, Simon and Michael Daniels, Swiss Carvings - The Art of the Black Forest 1820 - 1940, Woodbridge 2005
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved chair having bear on fallen log. Carved bear on lifting seat which once
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Antique Late 19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Linden Wood Black Forest Bear Hall Tree, circa 1900 Attributed to Seilar-Brawant
Located in Evergreen, CO
Swiss carvers well known for carving certain subjects and Seilar-Brawant is known for bears. Standing at
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mirror, Wood

Antique Finer Quality Carved Black Forest Bear Sculpture / Striking Deskpiece
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible workmanship, antique bear sculpture on a nutwood base. Most people on earth don't
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood, Nutwood

Oversized Swiss Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
from the Black Forest in Bavaria Germany, Black Forest carvings actually originate from Switzerland
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Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Oversized Swiss Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar
Oversized Swiss Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar
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H 7 in W 7 in D 7.9 in
Antique & Mint, Top Quality Carved Black Forest Lumberjack Bear w. Axe Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible craftsmanship from early 1900s Switzerland. This type of detail and finesse in Black
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Large Scale Swiss Black Forest Carved Couchant Hunting Dogs
Located in London, by appointment only
monarch to another. Although often believed to have originated in Bavaria, Black Forest wood carving
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Very Rare Pair of Original Early 20th Century Black Forest Wood Bear Armchairs
By Black Forrest
Located in GB
widest point Black Forest Carving History In the 1800s the wood carving industry of Switzerland
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Armchairs

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Wood

A Large Antique 'Black Forest' carved wood Bear Hall Coat Stick Stand Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
wood, this coat stand features three beautifully carved bear figures, showcasing the intricate style of
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Antique 1880s Swiss Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Wooden Standing Bear with an Engraved Glass Vase or Flute
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century Swiss work of art. This small and hand-carved bear sculpture is a great example
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

A Beatifully Hand-carved Brienz Black forest Hall Stand with a Mama Bear and Cub
Located in Dallas, TX
. Sculpted black forest carvings originated from the small town of Brienz in Switzerland. Circa 1880.
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, 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

Black Forest Hand Carved Large & Extremely Rare Beaver and Bear Pair Table Lamps
Located in Lisse, NL
For the collectors of extremely rare Black Forest animal carvings. With a combined 35+ years of
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
be your trusted source.  Black Forest, Swiss, Carved, Sculpture, Tobacciana, Bear,
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Barware

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Wood

Hand Carved Antique 'Black Forest' Fox Stool
Located in London, GB
of wood carving may be visited today. Arenski, Jay, Simon Daniels, and Michael Daniels. Swiss
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog
Located in Haarlem, NL
. Made during the mid-late 1800s, in the Brienz area of Switzerland. I have seen a lot of Black Forest
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Inkwells

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Glass, Walnut

Black Forest Mirror in Lindenwood Hand Carved Tree Branches in the Folk Style
Located in London, GB
timeless and modern interior. Black Forest carvings usually depict forest animals, particularly bears
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Antique 1860s Swiss Black Forest Wall Mirrors

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Other

Black Forest Mirror in Lindenwood Hand Carved Tree Branches in the Folk Style
Located in London, GB
timeless and modern interior. Black Forest carvings usually depict forest animals, particularly bears
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Antique 1860s Swiss Black Forest Wall Mirrors

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Other

Antique Amethyst Cameo and Diamond ring, c. 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
by 16 prongs, weighs approximately 65 cts., and displays a fine bright purple color. The carving of
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

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Swiss Carving Bear For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swiss carving bear for your home. Frequently made of wood, every Swiss carving bear was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Swiss carving bear, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Swiss carving bear bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Swiss Carving Bear?

Prices for a Swiss carving bear start at $630 and top out at $77,226 with the average selling for $5,460.