Antique Bears

Bear Dentist by Christophe FRATIN (1801-1864) Bronze with nuanced old gilt-light brown patina Signed on the base "Fratin" Old edition cast A similar model is reproduced in "Le scul...

Each bookend features a stylized bear figure, embodying the playful yet refined spirit of the Art Deco era.

Swiss bear with log pen rest and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," plate 93a.

Walking bear pen holder and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," plate 92a.

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Swiss Black Forest musical child’s chair with carved twin bears, dating to circa 1880. Made in Brienz from linden wood, the chair features two upright bears...

Black Forest Swiss carved chair having bear on fallen log. Carved bear on lifting seat which once had a music box.

Black Forest Swiss carved chair having bear on fallen log. Carved bear on lifting seat which once had a music box.

Swiss Black Forest hand-carved wooden bear bookends. Flat sliding bookends with carved details on bottom and bears on either end.

The Bear is an original lithograph on ivory-colored paper, realized by Paul Gervais (1816-1879).

Unusual quality 19th century Black Forest Bear Musical seat, having an unusual 19th century Black Forest musical seat lifting up to reveal a small mechanical music box, flaked by two...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique German silver bear sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection This exceptional and rare antique German s...

Matching pair of hand-carved Swiss Black Forest chairs with bears facing each other. Set in carved tree and leaf design.

A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepper shaker realistically modelled in the form of a bear, an addition to our range of silver novelty items This f...

Pair of miniature Penobscot snowshoes, decorated with red and green wool tufts. Sinew sewn. 11” x 7”, with brain-tanned thongs. Made for a child. Exceptional sinew work. Rare and col...

The seat is cleverly supported by two free-standing, wonderfully expressive carved bears. The frame of the bench is naturalistically modeled from branchwork, featuring a third carved...

The bear became one of the most recognisable subjects of the Brienz woodcarvers and was used in everything from umbrella stands and hall furniture to benches, chairs and novelty obje...

The top is surmounted by two playful bear cubs reclining at either end, concealing a pair of discreet compartments beneath.

The sculpture features an anthropomorphized bear seated gracefully, holding an ornately decorated umbrella.

Early 20thC Black Forest Carved Bear Linden Wood Table Lamp with Harris Tweed Shade - 9"diam x 18"h - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with e...

The bear is depicted with a fierce and expressive face, adding character and a sense of animation to the piece.

The bear is modeled with an open mouth forming the pouring spout, rounded ears, a broad chest, and deeply textured fur.

Antique Wooden Sitting Bear Handcarved ca. 1920s, Brienz A large statue of a sitting bear.

the hand-carved walnut bear with expressive gaze fitted with glass eyes; most likely from the Black forest area in the Swiss city of Interlagen

Antique Chained Bear Pillbox Made of Brass Item e7255 A beautiful little brass statue of a bear chained to a tree stump.

19th century black forest bear stick/umbrella stand constructed in linden wood, the stand consisting of a bear standing on his back legs with a front paw extended, with a naturalisti...

Antique Vienna Bronce Bear on a Crystal Rock Item e7254 A beautiful small bronze statue of a wandering bear mounted on a crystal rock.

The bell has a beautiful ring. The bear seems to have had a slight bump to the rear portion on the top of his head, mentioned and shown for accuracy.

Stunning and rare Black Forest bear. Striking German design from the 1920s. Hand-carved fruitwood sculpture of a life-like bear walking on all four paws.

An impressive pair of early 20th century terracotta brown bear statues, each holding a detachable terracotta bowl which could be used as a planter.

This wonderful Brooch shows a sitting bear playing a violine.

Supported by a larger Bear leaning against an oversized smoking pipe.

An excellent example of a 19th century Black Forest carved wooden bear bench from Switzerland made from linden wood.

The Bath of bears is an original colored lithograph on paper realized by an Anonymous artist of the 19th Century.

Porcelain fighting polar bears sculpture by Royal Copenhagen, circa 1936 (per hallmark line over "O" in "Royal" on the underside).

'The Bear Trap' Colour aquatint by Mathew Dubourg (1786-1838) and Samuel Howitt (1756/7-1822) after Samuel Howitt (1756/7-1822).

Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Chair, Brienz, circa 1880s An exceptional hand-carved Black Forest bear chair dating to around 1880.

Each piece depicts a bear on all four paws, captured in a natural and expressive posture.

Unusual 19th century antique carved Black Forest Bear with a brass brush and original glass eyes.

PAUL-ÉDOUARD DELABRIÈRRE French, 1829-1912 "Famille d'Ors" [Mother Bear and Her Cubs] Medium-and-light brown patina on sand-cast bronze Signed in cast "E.

Late 19th century large strolling Black Forest Bear, Swiss. Rich brown color with black painted foot & nose accents with some wear.

Antique Swiss Black Forest carved bear chairs. Intricately hand-carved with chair backs featuring bear climbing branches of oak leaves with acorns.

Viennese bronze figure of a bear, stamped Austria. Beautifully hand painted with realistic multi-tone brown fur, open mouth, and black eyes.

Alpine Bear is an original lithograph on ivory-colored paper realized by Paul Gervais (1816-1879).

19th Century Native American Penobscot Bear Paw Snowshoes. Extra-large; Penobscot, museum quality.

A rare and exceptional hand carved German Black Forest wall-mounted hanger. circa 1890 Born in the late 19th / early 20th century, featuring an intricately carved walnut figural bea...

The Bear is an original lithograph on ivory-colored paper realized by Paul Gervais (1816-1879).

American Rustic style life size taxidermy bear with cinnamon colored fur standing on naturalistic base

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz, Switzerland A wooden carved nutcracker with a bear head.

The Bear is an original lithograph on ivory-colored paper, realized by Paul Gervais (1816-1879).

The Bear is an original lithograph on ivory-colored paper, realized by Paul Gervais (1816-1879).

The Bear is an original lithograph on ivory-colored paper, realized by Paul Gervais (1816-1879).

Siberian Bear is an original lithograph on ivory-colored paper, realized by Paul Gervais (1816-1879).

The Bear is an original lithograph on ivory-colored paper, realized by Paul Gervais (1816-1879).

The composition is dominated by the grotesque figure of a bear seated in a chair, clad in clerical bands and raising a foaming tankard.

A fine antique figural Majolica pottery bowl. In the form of a bear lying on his back with paws extended into the air.

This Fratin bear cup is 19th century, not signed but similar to others, silver plate bronze.

Unusual large Antique Edwardian Japanese carved linden wood bear having two bears standing on carved rocks next to a tree with one carrying a fish.

A fine, antique cabinet sized sculpture of a bear. In gilt bronze. Modeled naively with the bear standing on all four feet, ears alert, and mouth open with tongue and (some) teeth...

This French 19th-century Teddy Bear Chair, originaly created as a comfortable drawing room chair.

A fantastic hand carved bear piano stool with extendable seat. It was hand carved in Switzerland, Brienz, circa 1890’s.