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19th C. Black Forest Wall Mounted S Swiss Carved Wood Goat on a Plaque
Located in grand Lancy, CH
19th C. Black Forest Wall Mounted Carved Wood Goat on a Plaque
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Antique 1880s Swiss Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
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
19th Century Swiss Hand Carved Wood Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Vista, CA
19th century Swiss hand carved wood chair with central cartouche and what appears to be a coat of
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
Finely Carved Wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1920
A delicately handcarved wood sculpture
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Wood
Finely Carved Wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved wood chamois Brienz, Switzerland circa 1900.
A delicately handcarved wood sculpture
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Wood
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
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Wood
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Candle Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand carved candle holder/candlestick, circa 1900.
Black
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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
Black Forest Linden wood naturalistically carved strolling bear with original glass eyes
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Softwood
Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz
By Brienz Switzerland, Black Forest
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
craftsmanship regarding its fine carving, dating back to approximately 1880.
Carved from linden wood with a
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Antique 1880s German Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Wood
H 4.93 in W 3.15 in D 4.34 in
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear
By Brienz Switzerland
Located in Barntrup, DE
, linden wood inkwell is masterfully carved and features a detailed figure of a bear with glass eyes. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
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Glass, 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
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 47 in W 43 in D 16 in
Antique Swiss Black Forest Dark Brown Carved Wood Glove Box, ca. 1900
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique Black Forest dark brown carved wood glove box, ca. 1900
This elegant and beautiful Black
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Top Quality Carved Antique Swiss Black Forest Linden Wood Ibex Corner Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
All hand carved and amazing condition Black Forest corner shelf.
Looking at the marvelous details
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Wood
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H 14.75 in W 15.75 in D 12.2 in
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand-carved pipe tobacco holder stand also have seen examples
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Wood
Hand-Carved Swiss Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hand-carved Swiss Black Forest mantle clock. Featuring a large red stag standing on branch and
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Early 20th Century Swiss Mantel Clocks
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Wood
Hand- Carved Swiss Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Massive Black Forest heavily carved mantle clock with eagle finial having chamois, doe and fawn
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Mantel Clocks
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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
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Wood
H 4.73 in W 2.37 in D 2.76 in
Swiss Hand-Carved Black Forest Game Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Black Forest carved game clock with grouse finial. Featuring grouse resting on
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Mantel Clocks
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Wood
"Forêt Noire bear in solid wood carved in polychrome Switzerland Late 19th
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Guéridon ou table d'appoint Ours Forêt Noire en bois massif sculpté polychrome Allemagne Fin XIXème surmonté d'un plateau en bois peint reposant sur un socle en bois massif peint éga...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Side Tables
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Wood
Antique Swiss Carved Black Forest Hunter's Chair
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss Black Forest carved hunter's chair with back center having a hunter with horn and chamois on
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Chairs
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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
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Wood
H 3.35 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
Antique Wood Box With Carvings, Interlaken, Swiss, 1900s
Located in Greven, DE
the mountains "Edelweiss".
Also carved is "Interlaken", the Swiss city of manufacture.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes
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Wood
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
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Folk art Swiss or French carved shepherd's cane
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Folk art Swiss or French carved shepherd's cane
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Set of 6 Swiss Handmade Farm House Carved Dining Chairs, Switzerland
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful set of six dining chairs made of pine wood. They are in good vintage condition. No issues
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Rustic Dining Room Chairs
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Wood, Pine
H 36.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Hand-Carved Swiss Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest carved Swiss mantle clock with an eagle attacking a buck chamois, with one escaping
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Mantel Clocks
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Wood
Great Wooden Carved Female Cattle Sculpture Brienz Switzerland ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Wooden Carved Female Cattle Sculpture Brienz Switzerland ca. 1900
A great naturalistically
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
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
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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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
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Wood
Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Antelope & Eagles Wall Mounted Letter Holder
Located in Pearland, TX
A rare antique Swiss Black Forest carved antelope and eagles wall mounted letter rack, circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 19 in W 8 in D 2.5 in
Hand-Carved Swiss Black Forest Clock Plaque by Johann Huggler
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss Wood Carving School in Brienz in Circa 1870, where all the carvers learned the craft to produce
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Wall Clocks
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Wood
Antique Carved Inkwell, Swiss Milk Cow, Late 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This intriguing Black Forest inkwell has been meticulously hand carved from wood and dates to 19th
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
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Cut Glass, Wood
Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Chamois Wall Bracket Shelf, circa 1920
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine black forest hand carved chamois or antelope wall bracket shelf hand carved in Switzerland
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall Brackets
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Wood
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
Materials
Wood, Glass
19th Century Carved Swiss 'Black Forest' Life-Sized Stag's Head Wall Mount
Located in London, GB
A Rare Life-Sized Black Forest Stag's Head
Carved from Lindenwood, the deer head with realistic
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair of Black Forest Jardinière’s Hand Carved Switzerland circaLate1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Forest Pair of Jardinière’s hand carved in Switzerland during the late 1800s. The
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Tin
H 36 in W 18.25 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Hand-Carved Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in London, GB
A Black Forest Carved Mirror
Carved from walnut, the bevelled oval mirror plate set within an
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swiss 19th Century Carved Wooden Cattle
By Johann Huggler
Located in London, GB
naturalistically carved swiss cow and bull stand on elliptical bases.
Brienz Area, circa 1870
Brienz, in the
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Swiss Black Forest Carved Wooden Planter Box / Jardinière, circa 1895
Located in Evergreen, CO
above a carved fox. The back of the box displays a central shield under additional festooning foliage
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
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Wood
Swiss Black Forest Carved Wooden Planter Box/Jardinière, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
floral basket flanked by scrolled grape vines. The back and sides of the box are carved to look like
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
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Wood
Set of 6 Swiss Handmade Farm House Carved Dining Chairs, Switzerland, 6 Pieces
Located in Madison, WI
Absolutely stunning RARE complete set of 6 Swiss Solid wood farm house traditional dining chairs
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Folk Art Chairs
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Walnut
H 37 in W 19 in D 19 in
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
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20th Century Swiss Tribal Masks
Materials
Bone, Wood
Exquisite 19th century Swiss Black Forest Coat rack carved eagle hallway antique
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & most impressive! This 19th century Swiss Black Forest eagle coat rack from carved wood
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands
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Wood
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H 23.63 in W 40.56 in D 7.09 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
17th Century Pair of Lombardian Italian Swiss Carved Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Lombardian maple and walnut post chairs, 17th century. Richly hand-carved and inlaid in
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
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Wood
Antique PAIR Set Carved Black Forest Game Trophy Wall Plaque Swiss Pheasant Owl
Located in Shreveport, LA
Pair 19th century carved Black Forest game trophy wall plaque Swiss pheasant owl.
A matched pair
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Wood
H 32.5 in W 18.25 in D 4 in
Pair of Swiss 19th Century Carved Wooden Cattle Attributed to Johann Huggler
By Johann Huggler
Located in London, GB
naturalistically carved Swiss cow, calf and bull stand on elliptical bases of grass and rocky outcrops, resting on
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Antique 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
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H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
1900 Swiss Black Forest Carved Basswood Begging Dog Cigar and Matchbox Holder
Located in Haarlem, NL
Swiss Brienz black forest hand carved linden wood begging poodle with brass matchbox holder and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Tobacco Accessories
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Brass
H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Inkwells
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Wood
H 4.75 in W 10 in D 6.25 in
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
H 6.7 in W 3.94 in D 11.03 in
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
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Scientific Instruments
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Wood
H 8.75 in W 6 in D 3.34 in
Swiss Black Forest Carved & Lacquered Bear Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality antique Swiss Black Forest ware, born in the early 20th century, exquisitely hand
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Glass, Wood
Black Forest Pair of Corner Shelves Original Hand Carved Switzerland Late 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Black forest pair of hanging corner shelves, hand carved in Switzerland between 1860 and 1890. The
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Shelves
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Wood
H 31 in W 13.5 in D 12.5 in
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
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Swiss Wood-Carving, Family of Cows, Circa 1880-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Swiss carved Family of cows, Circa 1880-1900.
Exceptional Art of wood-carving.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Dog Head Bronze Hook Hanger Coat Rack, c. 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique black forest Swiss hand carved dog head sculpture plaque coat rack with a gilt
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands
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Bronze
H 16.5 in W 11 in D 4 in
Antique Black Forest Bench Hallway Swiss Bear Carved 20th Century Sofa Loveseat
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
hallway.
Carved out of solid wood by a master carver this Black Forest bear hallway bench made in the
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches
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Oak
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H 32.49 in W 61.03 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved and Stained Walnut Bear
Located in Stamford, CT
realistically carved and stained by a master craftsman. The eyes inset with black glass, or obsidian.
Overall
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Walnut, 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
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Swiss Carved Wood For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Swiss carved wood available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, every Swiss carved wood was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Swiss carved wood you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Swiss carved wood made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Black Forest, Johann Huggler and Vivian Milner Akers each produced at least one beautiful Swiss carved wood that is worth considering.
How Much is a Swiss Carved Wood?
The average selling price for a Swiss carved wood at 1stDibs is $2,883, while they’re typically $308 on the low end and $176,955 for the highest priced.
Questions About Swiss Carved Wood
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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