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Place of Origin: Swiss
19th Century Swiss Carved 'Black Forest' Cattle Group
Located in London, GB
A black forest cattle group Carved in lindenwood, the naturalistically carved swiss cow, calf and bull stand on an elliptical base of grass and rocky outc...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Pair 19th Century Blackforest Saint Bernard Dogs, After Walter Mader
By Walter Mäder
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair of late 19th Century Blackforest carved wood Saint Bernard mountain dogs. Attributed to Walter Mader. Walter Mäder and his son Heinrich, mast...
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Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Pair of Carved Relief Limewood Shadow Boxes
Located in London, GB
A pair of carved limewood shadow boxes Finely carved in high relief, and depicting two famous scenes of an eagle attacking a man, and a poacher being shot, housed within rectangul...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Large Pair of Carved Black Forest Trophy Plaques depicting Deer, a Hare, and Fox
Located in London, GB
A pair of large black forest game plaques Expertly carved in lindenwood, the shaped plaques, carved with oak leaves, depict a buck and a r...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest 1900s Carved Wooden Wall Hanging Ornament with Bear and Oval Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest carved wooden wall hanging ornament from the early 20th century, with bear motif and central mirror. Created during the early years of the 20th century, this Black Forest piece captures our attention with its charming depiction of a bear sitting on the branch of a tree shaped as deer antlers while the lower section showcases a petite oval mirror. With its rustic presence and skillful depiction, this Black Forest wall hanging...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Mirror, Wood

Rare & Practical Size Antique Black Forest Bear Table or Desk Piece / Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful quality and perfect condition, antique bear desk piece. This Black Forest bear is carved in a beautiful pose. This rare, early 1900s desk piece is the perfect pen or pencil holder and it is handcrafted antiques like this that keep our work interesting and rewarding. Also, because we know that this rare and good quality Swiss bear...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Glass, 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 head. It is a fine antique Black Forest woodcarving ...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Barometer, Flowers ans Nesting Birds Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and wonderful, Swiss Black Forest barometer with thermometer. This mother nature inspired, charming and beautifully hand-carved barometer...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood

Nice Wooden Carved Boxer Tobacco Box, Switzerland Ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Carved Tobacco Box with Boxer, Switzerland ca. 1900 An early 20th century wooden carved humidor from Switzerland featuring a boxer dog beside a three trunk on witch the top can be flipped back to open the tobacco storage. In front of the trunk is a carved hat which features as matches holder. Handcarved with detailed naturalistic details in the area of Brienz ca. 1900. This Swiss Black Forest carved humidor...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Kinetic Sculpture Brass 'Oloid' by Paul Schatz, 1930s, Switzerland
By Paul Schatz
Located in Munich, DE
Vintage kinetic sculpture 'Oloid' in brass. Designed by Paul Schatz, 1929, Switzerland. This one is an old example, probably from 1930s. Ex...
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1930s Bauhaus Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Brass

‘Black Forest’ Carved Linden Wood Model of a Mount Rescue Dog
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A ‘Black Forest’ carved linden wood model of a mount rescue dog, naturalistically modelled standing four-square with a barrel at his collar and a blanket wrapped around his middle, o...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Hand Carved Black Forest Figure of a Fox with Thermometer, circa 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Swiss hand-carved Black Forest figure of a fox with thermometer, Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1880 in linden wood, with the original antique thermometer...
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Hand Carved Terrier Inkwell Stand with Glass Eyes, Swiss circa 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Black Forest hand carved terrier inkwell stand with glass eyes, Swiss, circa 1880. This highly sought-after piece features an adorable and detailed, crisply carved dog with a stylize...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Swiss 1900s Carved Wooden Fragment with Bear Motif and Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest period carved wooden fragment from the early 20th century, with bear motif. hand carved in Switzerland during the turn of the century, this wooden fragment features a ...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
A very rare superb quality 19th century black forest carving of an Arab riding a racing camel, the quality and execution of the carving is fabulou...
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1880s Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Blue Glass Seagull Sculptures from the Movenpick Hotel in Zurick, Switzerland
By Roberto Niederer
Located in New York, NY
The seagulls were made specifically for the Movenpick Hotel by glass artist Roberto Niederer's company, Glasi Hergiswil. The seagull being the logo ...
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1980s Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Art Glass

Group of Three Hand Carved Swiss Black Forest Wild Boar Sculptures by N. Deneffe
By N. Deneffe
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare group of three Black Forest sculptures. We have been in the business of buying and selling rare antiques for quite some time now, but never before had we seen more than one Black Forest boar...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Nutwood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Grizzly Bear
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand-carved grizzly bear with glass eyes and enamel painted mouth with fangs/teeth showing on a thick base, circa 1900. See our other items for m...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Hand Carved Vintage Hat Mold Made of Ashwood from Müller, Zürich, Switzerland
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hand carved vintage hat mold, from the hat-making company Carl Müller in Zürich. Pretty as a picture and decorative as a sculpture. Could be placed a...
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1940s Folk Art Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Ash

Black Forest Wood Carving of a Mountain Goat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming small ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of a mountain goat and her kids.    
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1890s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Monumental and Striking ‘Black Forest’ Walnut Carving of an Eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A monumental and striking ‘Black Forest’ walnut carving of an eagle perched on a toppled shield, E Binder, Shown with outstretched wings and the head turned to the right , the talons...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

Large Black Forest Poacher with Chamois
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A very large wooden handcarved poacher statue. The poacher is on his way back from the hunt with a hunted chamois on his back. The hand-made sculpture was executed ca. 1900 in the ar...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Mantel Clock with Cherubs and Bird
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your buffet or mantel with this monumental antique fruitwood clock. Crafted in Switzerland, circa 1860, the masterpiece time keeper features two hand carved seated cherubs holding a grape basket with a duck, frog and reed decor underneath. The center face has blue enamel roman numbers, and the clock mechanism has been cleaned and checked by our clock expert, and is in very good working order. This important clock...
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Mid-19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Enamel

19th Century Black Forest Bull
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Fine quality late 19th century Black forest bull. The carver has caught the power and strength of this majestic animal, circa 1870 For similar examp...
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1870s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Carved Lime Wood Pictures
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Swiss carved lime-wood pictures one showing a hunter being attacked by an eagle as he attempts to raid its nest, the other a climber rescuing a g...
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Carved Wood 3rd Station of the Cross, 'Jesus Falls’, Switzerland
Located in Buffalo, NY
19th century carved wood 3rd station of the cross, 'JESUS FALLS’ carved in Switzerland, recently acquired from Holy Angels Church located in Buffalo New Yo...
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss 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
A pair of Black Forest cattle attributed to Johann Huggler Carved in lindenwood, the naturalistically carved Swiss cow, calf and bull stand on elliptical bases of grass and rocky...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Lotschental , folk art , Masque Valais
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Lotschental, folk art , masque Valais.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Bronze Sculpture Male Nude with Stone Hugo Siegwart H. 36 inch
By Hugo Siegwart
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description Impressive Antique sculpture of a male nude throwing a stone by the Swiss artist Hugo Siegwart (1865-1938) He worked in Germany and France. Artist/ Maker: Hugo Siegwart....
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Swiss Sculptures

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Bronze

Fine Carved Black Forest Statue of a Disabled Dog, Brienz circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fine Carved Black Forest Statue of a Disabled Dog, Brienz circa 1900 A very nice and fine Swiss wood carving. The disabled long hair terrier is re...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Hand Carved Antique 'Black Forest' Fox Stool
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' fox stool Constructed in a very well patinated and carved lindenwood, the kneeling fox having glass eyes, with monochrome naturalistic highlights; the seat carved to resemble a mushroom. Brienz Area, circa 1900 Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland was remarked upon in Baedeker's Travel Guide, as having a population of 2400, of whom 600 persons were employed as woodcarvers, to supply the tourist trade to Switzerland with mementos of the tour. A museum devoted entirely to the art of wood carving may be visited today. Arenski, Jay, Simon Daniels, and Michael Daniels. Swiss Carvings: The Art of the 'Black Forrest', 1820-1940. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 2005, p. 140 (fig. 224). Illustrating a kneeling bear stool...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Antique Hand Carved & Great Condition Swiss Black Forest Bear Book Rack Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Late 19th century Black Forest books rack with folding bear bookends. This handcrafted and very decorative bookstand with sliding and folding bookends is totally original and in per...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Carved Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully carved novelty Victorian inkwell from the Victorian era, having been made in the Black Forest region. The dog has the most lovely face,...
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

Pair of Large Scale Swiss Black Forest Carved Couchant Hunting Dogs
Located in London, by appointment only
Loyal and watchful, this fabulous pair of Black Forest hounds, of excellent size and quality, are patiently waiting for their new home. The Black...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Original 1970s Suisse Freddo Therm Ice Cube Bucket Element Hollywood Regency
By Freddo Therm
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ice bucket cooler element Producer: Freddo Therm, made in Switzerland Decade: 1970s Material: Plastic surface finish with golden brass tone ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Sculptures

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 of the Black Forest craftsmanship in early 20th century, Switzerland. Anyone who i...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Candle Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand carved candle holder/candlestick, circa 1900. Black Forest sculptural art originates from the small mountain town Brienz, Switzerland co...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Willi Huggler Brutalist Style Carved Wood Mask
By Willi Huggler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved grotesque wood mask with pierced eyes, very hooked nose, cigar between very crooked bone teeth. Label on verso reads, “Willi Huggler (Swiss, 1925-2016), Holzschnitzereien, Bri...
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20th Century Tribal Swiss Sculptures

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Bone, Wood

Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A superbly carved figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with great detail and retaining two large glass eyes. The hinged lid opens to reveal an inner ink chamber...
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1890s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

Large Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Wall Clock Plaque with Pheasant Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
This large Swiss masterpiece wall plaque with clock is in perfect condition. The realistic and detailed carving consists of a pair of pheasant, a bird's nest, fine leafs and branche...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century 'Black Forest' Carved Dog Group
By Walter Mäder
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' Carved Dog Group Constructed in naturalistically carved and stained limewood, on a rectangular base with radiused angles, the bitch couchant, and attending to her two pups, all fitted with realistic glass eyes, in the manner of Walter Mäder...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Monkey Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Black Forest carved monkey sculpture.
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An imposing ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of an Ibex, standing on a rocky outcrop with realistically carved ribbed antlers and rippling fur.
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century 'Black Forest' Bear
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' Bear In naturalistically carved lindenwood, having glass eyes, head tilted aloft, prowls on all fours. From the Brienz Area. Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Sw...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Bear
By Black Forest
Located in London, GB
A large Black Forest bear in the form of stick stand on a rocky base with roaring expression, stained red tongue.
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

Large Antique Black Forest Owl Sculpture Book Rack with Sliding Owl Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
All hand-carved and adjustable Black Forest books rack. This rare and magnificently carved bookstand dates from circa 1880 and it is in truly excellent condition. The details in the...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Glass, Oak

Jean Pierre Helle, Driftwood Sculpture
By Jean-Pierre Helle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean Pierre Helle, (1944-2015), driftwood sculpture representing a horse.
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1970s Brutalist Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Driftwood

Invertible Cube Signed, Colored and Handmade by Paul Schatz, 1898-1979
By Paul Schatz
Located in Munster, NRW
The invertible cube, signed, colored and handmade by Paul Schatz, 1898-1979. Anthroposoph, Artist & Mathematician, (authenticity confirmed by Paul Schatz Foundation). Measures...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Paper

Antique Swiss Black Forest Bear Sculpture Cabin Umbrella & Cane Stand, sign Ruef
By Ruef Brothers
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare hand-crafted entree stand. . .signed ‘RUEF’. (Ruef Brothers) This beautifully carved Black Forest bear will always be there to greet you when you come home. It does not matter...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Magnificent Carved Black Forest Monkey Gong, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and scarce find, this wonderful large Black Forest Monkey was hand carved circa 1890 with superb quality detail and retaining two glass ...
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1890s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Swiss Early 20th Century Bear
Located in Charleston, SC
Carved Swiss early 20th century bear.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Sculptures

Jean Pierre Helle, Driftwood Sculpture, circa 1970
By Jean-Pierre Helle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean Pierre Helle, (1944-2015), driftwood sculpture, circa 1970. Coming from the artist studio.
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1970s Brutalist Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Driftwood

Antique Black Forest Carved Walnut Tobacco or Cigar Box Humidor Great Poodle Dog
Located in Lisse, NL
Late 19th century, sizeable Swiss black forest table piece. This finely carved Black Forest table piece brings a smile to everybody's face. This wonderful piece of craftsmanship fro...
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Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Swiss Early 20th Century Bear
Located in Charleston, SC
Carved Swiss early 20th century bear.
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Early 1900s Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Pine

Sculptural Vessels in Gray by Sonja Duo-Meyer
By Sonja Duó-Meyer
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural vessels in an ovoid form with walled aperture. Hand-built of gray chamotte Limoges porcelain by Swiss ceramic artist Sonja Duo-Meyer (b. 1953) and executed circa 1995. The...
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1990s Brutalist Swiss Sculptures

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Porcelain

Black Forest Canterbury
Located in New York, NY
Intricately carved Black Forest Canterbury or magazine rack. Designed in a swirled leaf pattern with horned grotesque figures on each corner.
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

Black Forest Humidor in the Form of a Monkey’s Head, Switzerland, Circa 1920
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very unusual if not unique tobacco humidor, showing a realistically carved monkey wearing a cap and a ruffled collar, the face rendered with an amusing expressive grin, the hinged ...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Important 19th Century Black Forest Hall Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Magnificent rare Swiss Black Forest carved deer form hall stand with mirror. Having impeccably detailed deer and eagle carvings above rock form base and ...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

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