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Place of Origin: Swiss
Black Forest Swiss 1880s Carved Wooden Grazing Cow with Bell on Neck
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest Swiss hand-carved wooden cow from circa 1880. This exquisitely hand-carved wooden cow is a pristine example of Black Forest artistry from circa 1880, originating from ...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
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Wood
Antique Late 1800s Black Forest Pipe with Hand Carved Deer and Stag Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted gentleman's or hunter's pipe from circa 1890.
For the collectors of antique Black Forest carvings in general and of rare pipes in particular, we also have this Swi...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
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Metal
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood eagle, naturalistically carved with wings outstretched, perched on a rocky outcrop, the base with a rubbed metal maker’s plaque most probably for Binder ...
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20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
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Wood
Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Swiss Bear Glass Eyes
By Black Forrest
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Black Forest Linden wood naturalistically carved strolling bear with original glass eyes, crafted in Brienz. This exquisitely carved lindenwood piece features realistic details. A...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
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Softwood
Set of 3 Leather Patchwork Turtle Poufs - Mid-Century Modern, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of 3 Patchwork Leather Turtle.
1x extremely rare giant Turtle pouf plus 2x smaller poufs suitable for children.
The seat height of the smaller Turt...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
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, this naturalistically carved hall stand depicts a standing moma bear next to a tree, w...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
A Fine ‘Black Forest’ Walnut Eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine ‘Black Forest’ walnut eagle, shown perched on a rocky outcrop with the wings raised and the head turned to the right, Swiss, circa 1880.
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1880s Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
A Black Forest linden wood model of a hawk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Black Forest linden wood model of a hawk, standing with wings folded, on a rocky outcrop. Swiss, circa 1910.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle, perched on a tree stump with wings outspread and the head turned to the right, with black stained detailing on the feathers an...
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Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle, perched on a fall of rocks, crouching down with wings outspread and the head turned to the left, with black stained detailing ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
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Walnut
Black Forest Carved Fox Whip Holder or Wall Hook ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Carved Fox Whip Holder or Wall Hook ca. 1900s
A handcarved cabin decor style coat hook or whip holder showing a fox with a gun. The hooks are made from genuine chamois ...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
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Wood
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 standing bear flower stand. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic det...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A Swiss Black Forest hand carved wood study of a St Bernard Mountain rescue dog
Located in Central England, GB
A Swiss Black Forest hand carved limewood study of a St Bernard Mountain rescue dog.
This very pleasing and beautifully hand carved small black forest lime wood study is of a seated...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
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Wood
Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Art Deco style hand-carved wooden inkwell or pen stand with a majestic owl figure with glass eyes. The stand features a tray for pens and accessories at the front. The head...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Fine Carved Statue of a Staghound, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fine Carved Statue of a Staghound, circa 1920
A wooden carved statue of a staghound. It is carved as half relief out of one piece of nutwood. Made in Brienz, Switzerland circa 1920....
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Quartz Crystal and Vermeil Bird Model by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
Large quartz crystal and vermeil bird model by Asprey
Swiss, c. 1975
Height 40cm, width 33cm, depth 40cm
This phenomenal piece of sculpture depicts an eagle in motion, taking off from a rocky crag made of stunning quartz crystal.
The body of the bird is carved from quartz with pyrite inclusions. The contrast between the transparent host quartz and golden pyrite inclusions is considered one of the most attractive pairings in the gem kingdom...
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20th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Pyrite, Vermeil
Mid-Century Modern Leather Patchwork Turtle Pouf, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Leather Patchwork Turtle Pouf, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Pair of 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Hunt Trophies Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant antique wall plaques were crafted in the Alps of Switzerland, circa 1880. The trophies compositions are displayed on a scalloped board decorated with leaf motifs around...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Antique Mantel Clock with Eagle and Chamois Family, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Mantel Clock with Eagle and Chamois Family, ca. 1900
A large Black Forest wooden carved mantel clock with an eagle on top and a chamois defending her child. The clock is embedded in a handcarved wood pile. A masterpiece of Brienz woodcarvings which brightens up any chimney piece. The clockwork is cleaned and overworked by a clockmaker - working order.
Soberly considered mantel clocks are small pendulum clocks...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
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 naturalistically carved cattles - bull, female cattle and young cattle standing around a stump. ...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood
Antique Figural Black Forest Nutcracker c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous late Victorian Black Forest Nutcracker beautifully carved with a fabulous rich dark colour and good bright patina.
The Monkey still...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, 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 of a chamois. A very detailed and natural carving excecuted by one of the Swiss woodcarvers from the area of Brienz, circa 1920.
The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday objects and fine art sculptures, is found throughout Europe. The incentive to create not only useful but also aesthetically beautiful things, distinguishes the craftsman from the artist. In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 Forest carvings is a rare find. The quality of the natural poisture, the rare design ...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Dannhauer swiss Art deco bronze circa 1930 representing moose signed and sealed.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible DANNHAUER swiss art deco bronze circa 1930 representing moose.
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A pair of fine Black Forest hand carved linden wood bears, Swiss circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This delightful pair of Swiss/ German black forest carved linden wood seated bears is rarely available as an original pair. They are beautifully hand carved and are left and right ha...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
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 Switzerland.
Fully carved from solid ...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
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 naturalistically carved, and with colored highl...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large & Finest Quality, Antique Carved Nutwood Swiss Black Forest Bull Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition, hand carved livestock sculpture.
This marvelous bull is for the collectors of the rarest and best quality Black Forest sculptures. Incredibly detailed,...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Nutwood
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear circa 1900
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Black Forest carved walking bear. Fine hand carved detail with original glass eyes. Linden wood.
Dimensions: H 22cm W 15cm D 11.5cm
Origin: Swiss
Date: Circa 1890
Item...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
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 Forest bear holding a pencil. Made of lindenwood,...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Bear holding a Gong, 19th Century.
By Black Forest
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting Swiss Black Forest carved bear, holding a gong and hammer, mounted on a carved rocky outcrop.
Batch 73 YZZZ 62138
Category
19th Century Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Softwood
Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Bear, circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful black Forest sculpture of a striding bear carved in both a realistic and expressionistic style. The bear shown walking forward on al...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader (attributed)
By Walter Mäder
Located in Newark, England
Featuring a Dog with Pups
Rare Swiss Black Forest Dog group. The group modelled as a smooth coat St. Bernard female with her three puppies. The...
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Early 1900s Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Fine and rare Swiss Black Forest carved St. Bernard Dog relaxed laying down with its head resting. The figure carved from a single piece of wood beautifully sculptured with a natural...
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Early 1900s Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
De Sede Leather Elephant Toy Accessory by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Miniature toy elephant accessory designed by Alfredo Ha¨berli for De Sede.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Antique Black Forest Carved Seated Bear Figure
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique black forest carved seated bear sculpture
An adorable and masterfully hand-carved figure of a seated bear. Switzerland, circa 1900...
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Early 1900s Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Bear Tobacco Box, circa 1900
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Black Forest seated carved bear as a tobacco jar. Finely carved detail. Original glass eyes. Linden Wood.
Dimensions: H 25cm W 15cm D 20cm
Origin: Swiss
Date: circa 1900
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Early 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 strolling bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved and handpainted with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzerland ca. 1930s. A nice example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland.
The tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were looking for new employment opportunities. They used their skills from traditional crafts, carving everyday objects and sculptures, and created a new business. Many woodcarvers where trained in the 'School of Wood Carving, Brienz' which was established in 1884. Around 1900 the woodcarving industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy people from all over the word visited the area and took their woodcarving souvenirs home. Today some companies, like 'Huggler Holzbildhauerei' still exist and build traditional sculptures.
Measures:
Length: 11.02" (28 cm)
Width: 3.94" (10 cm)
Height: 6.69" (17 cm)
Literature Reference:
Peter F. Blackman, Black Forest Woodcarvings, Atglen 2009.
Jay Arenski, Simon and Michael Daniels, Swiss Carvings...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss 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. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with na...
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Mid-20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
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 of a chamois standing on a rocky base. A very detailed and natural carving excecuted by one of the Swiss woodcarvers from the area of Brienz, ca. 1900.
The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday objects and fine art sculptures, is found throughout Europe. The incentive to create not only useful but also aesthetically beautiful things, distinguishes the craftsman from the artist. In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Extending Book Rack
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century black forest extending book rack, with finely a carved bear at either end standing on carved logs, when fully extended the total length is ...
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Swiss Black Forest Eagle Carving 'Taking Flight'
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Fine Swiss Black Forest eagle carving of substantial size. The eagle beautifully carved with exceptional detail throughout perched upon a rocky outcrop w...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s.
A large vintage statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarv...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family
By Walter Mäder
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' Dog Group
The naturalistically carved limewood group shows the bitch couchant and her three playful pups; glass eyes are used in all the figures, in the manner of Walter Mäder...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carving of a Stag and Tree Nut Dish
Located in Stamford, CT
Sweet little Black Forest carving of a stag standing near a pine tree next to a brass lined nut or candy dish. Some writing bottom front in white is too worn for me to make out, prob...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
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 sculpture of a chamois standing on a rocky base with three stump which features an antique glass vase inset. A very detailed and natural carving excecuted by one of the Swiss woodcarvers from the area of Brienz, circa 1900.
The tradition of wood carving...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Blown Glass
Hand Carved Black Forest Bear Sculpture Hand or Vanity Mirror with Beveled Edge
Located in Lisse, NL
Finer quality carved, wooden Black Forest hand mirror, circa 1890-1910
If you are a collector of only the finer quality Black Forest bear antiques then this hand mirror could be the perfect addition to your collection. This antique bear is balancing on a wooden tree trunk and he is holding the beveled mirror for you. His right hand, at some point in time, has been 'reconstructed' and that probably was done at the same time when the excellent condition and beveled oval mirror was replaced. This rare antique has the most wonderful patina and with at least 100 years of age it is incredible to be in this condition still. The original glass eyes and the original red painted tongue and white teeth are the perfect finish to this skillfully carved and intricate bear mirror...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Glass, Paint
Top Quality Carved Antique Swiss Black Forest Exhausted Stag Sculpture Inkstand
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality carved and very good condition Swiss black forest stag / deer sculpture.
For the collectors of the rarest and best quality Black Forest sculptures we also have this very detailed, hand-carved stag. Looking at the intricate details and the impressively realistic features of this possibly dying stag, this simply can only be the work of a Swiss master carver. Being capable of creating this much detail on a relatively small sculpture takes a god given talent and a lifetime of experience. With the anatomy, the posture AND the balance being perfectly correct, this work of art inkstand is simply devine. An experienced antique seller...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
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Brass, Bronze
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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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
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Wood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Deer
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Black Forest hand carved figure of a Chamois deer, bending down to eat foliage. The carving is lovely and in very good condition for its age.
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19th Century Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
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. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzerlan...
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Mid-20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Forest 1900s Hand Carved Wooden Buck Head Mounted on Shield Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swiss Black Forest hand carved wooden buck head wall sculpture from the turn of the century, with shield plate. Born in the early years of the 20th century...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
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 walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with na...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 in very good condition and having lovely crisp carving. Circa 1880.
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Edouard Marcel Sandoz Swiss Langenthal Porcelain Lying Rabbit Figure, 1948
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Art Deco Swiss Langenthal porcelain model of a lying rabbit designed by Edouard Marcel Sandoz and made in 1948. The porcelain rabbit is ha...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Carved Wooden Horse, Black Forest, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Horse in front of a trough, carved wood, work of great finesse and delicacy
Good condition, restorations (almost invisible!) on the legs
Black Forest, similar to the work of Huggle...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Forest 1900s Carved Wooden Plaque with Chamois Motif, Foliage and Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest period carved wooden plaque from the early 20th century, with chamois motif, foliage and petite mirror. Hand-Carved in Switzerland during the early years of the 20th c...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Mirror, Wood
