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Place of Origin: Swiss
Bronze Sculpture of Two Ladies in the Manner of Alberto Giacometti
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Buchanan, MI
Striking bronze sculpture of two ladies in the manner of Alberto Giacometti.
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Fluorite with Quartz from Planggenstock by Strausee, Goschenen, Switzerland
Located in New York, NY
From Planggenstock by Strausee, Goschenen, Canton Uri, Switzerland
Superb, large Octahedral crystal of pink, translucent fluorite with quartz crystal. The crystal is very translucen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Olympian" by Ernest Becker
Located in London, GB
A very fine early 20th Century bronze study of a muscular Olympian athlete about to cross the finishing line. The bronze with excellent rich brown patina and very fine hand finished ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Real Skull of a Crow or Magpie, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Crow or Magpie, Germany ca. 1900s
An antique taxidermied skull of the crow (Corvidae) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned bas...
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Bone, Wood
Mendini Watch Tower by Alessandro Mendini for Swatch #1358
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Miami, FL
Discover an iconic piece of design history with the Mendini Watch Tower, a collaboration between renowned Italian designer Alessandro Mendini and Swatch. Crafted with meticulous atte...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
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...
Category
19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Softwood
Vintage Windcatcher Chandelier Made of Shells Verner Panton Style 60s
By Verner Panton
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
With this beautiful vintage shell storm catcher in the style of Verner Panton you imagine yourself in tropical atmospheres. This shell hanging wind catcher gives 'a kind of' holiday ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Organic Material
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...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Mid-century modern abstract bronze sculpture in the style of Hans Arp 1964
By Hans Arp
Located in Renens, CH
Beautiful abstract bronze sculpture in the style of Hans Arp 1886-1967
Signed E.Stöcklin and dated 64.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
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...
Category
19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss 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.
Category
1880s Antique Swiss 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.
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss 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 fall of rocks, crouching down with wings outspread and the head turned to the left, with black stained detailing ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Swiss 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 tree stump with wings outspread and the head turned to the right, with black stained detailing on the feathers an...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Sculptures
Materials
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss 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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures
Materials
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 naturalistically carved, and with colored highl...
Category
19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Metal
"Crosscut waves", studio glass sculpture by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
By Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
Located in Aachen, DE
"Crosscut waves", a studio glass sculpture by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. A unique glass sculpture from the times when the two artists had their studio located in Nonfoux i...
Category
Late 20th Century Other Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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....
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
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 Sculptures
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
20th Century Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Pyrite, Vermeil
Bronze sculpture by André Delessert , Switzerland
Located in Brussels, BE
André Delessert (1923-2010), a distinguished Swiss sculptor and mathematician of the 20th century, crafted this abstract bronze sculpture to bear witness to his profound affiliation ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 Sculptures
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Limewood Carving of Two Cows
Located in Woking, GB
Black Forest hand carved walnut sculpture of two milking cows, one wearing a bell around its neck. Typical image of Swiss cows. Very fine realistic carving i...
Category
19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Glass, 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 Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Real Skull of a Duck, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Duck, Germany ca. 1900s
An antique taxidermied skull of the duck (Anas platyrhynchos domestica) mounted on an ebonized wooden ...
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Bone
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base by Jean-Jacques Porret, 1986
By Jean-Jacques Porret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Swiss sculpture made with quality bronze depicting an abstract figure with great detail all around standing gracefully on a veined black round marble base.
*Signed and dated ...
Category
1980s Vintage Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base by Jean Jacques Porret, 1985
By Jean-Jacques Porret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist bronze sculpture by Jean-Jacques Porret depicting an abstract figure standing on a marble base.
*Signed and dated by Jean Jacques Porret (1985).
Dimensions:
11"H x 10"W x 7"D
Category
1980s Vintage Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base by Jean Jacques Porret, 1983
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fascinating bronze sculpture standing on a black marble base by Jean Jacques Porret depicting an abstract yet minimalist figure. *Signed and dated ...
Category
1980s Vintage Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Unique Mannequin Pop Art Fashion Sculpture, Schläppi Switzerland 1960's
By Schlappi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique Pop Art Fashion mannequin. Made by Schlappi circa 1960's.
Category
1960s Space Age Vintage Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 3 Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of 1960’s triangular concrete planters designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland.
Each multifaceted planter ca...
Category
1960s Industrial Vintage Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Statue of Wilhelm Tell, Brienz circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Statue of Wilhelm Tell, Brienz circa 1900
A nice handcarved wooden statue featuring Wilhelm Tell and his son. It is a classica...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Complete Set of Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1974 Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Complete set of 1970s triangular concrete planters designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland.
Each multifaceted planter can be arranged in a multitude of ways. Each triangle is the same depth and width, with 6 different heights. Hexagonal base holds all 6 planters...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
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 Sculptures
Materials
Softwood
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,...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Nutwood
Black Forrest Carved Black Walnut Toothless Man Motif Hanging Match Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Black Forrest Carved Black Walnut Toothless Man Motif Hanging Match Holder
Swiss, Later 19th Century
A whimsical and intricately hand-carved piece from the Black Forest region, this hanging match holder features a realistically carved black walnut portrait of a smiling toothless man, or possibly a Satyr. Dating back to the later 19th century, this piece showcases the craftsmanship and charm of the era.
The carved wood head portrait measures 3 inches wide, 3 inches high, and 2 inches deep, capturing the expressive details of the toothless man's face. Mounted on a beveled shield backplate, this match holder exudes a sense of whimsy and character. The brass ring holder adds a practical element, allowing for easy access to the matches.
This match holder is designed to hold numerous standard 1.5-inch long matches...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Mirror, 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...
Category
Early 1900s Black Forest Antique Swiss 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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss 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...
Category
Early 1900s Black Forest Antique Swiss 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
...
Category
Early 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss 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,...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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