19th Century Pair of Black Forest Carved Figures in the Form of Ibex and Chamois
Located in Central England, GB
A Pair of Black Forest Carved Figures in the form of Ibex and Chamois This late 19th century Black Forest pair of finely carved linden wood figure groups depict two family groups ...
Wood
19th century pair of horticultural Black Forest figures, circa 1850
Located in Central England, GB
19th Century Pair of Antique Horticultural Black Forest Figures These very fine examples are of exhibition quality. Their scale, modelling, and superb artistry of carving are rare ...
Wood
Unavailable
H 24.75 in W 14 in D 6.5 in
Late 19th Century Black Forest Finely Carved Linden Wood Figure of a Chamois
Located in Suffolk, GB
These figures are finely carved with superb detail of their fur, faces, legs and tails etc. and this being typical of black forest carved figures.
Wood
Unavailable
H 11 in W 16 in D 6 in
Finely Carved Late 19th Century Linden Wood Black Forest Cow, Possibly Huggler
Located in Suffolk, GB
These figures are finely carved with superb detail of their fur, faces, legs and tails etc. and this being typical of Black Forest carved figures.
Wood
Unavailable
H 9 in W 13.25 in D 4.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Finely Carved Linden Wood Black Forest Cows, by Huggler
By Johann Huggler
Located in Suffolk, GB
These figures are finely carved with superb detail of their fur, faces, legs and tails etc. and this being typical of Black Forest carved figures.
Wood
19th Century Victorian Black Forest Nativity Sheep, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian Black Forest carved figures of sheep used as props from a christmas nativity.
Wood
Sold
H 7 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Early 20th Century Collection of Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Figures & Busts
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique set of black forest wood figures was created in Switzerland, circa 1900.
Oak, Walnut
Sold
H 24.75 in W 12 in D 6.75 in
Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Figures of Saint Francis and Saint Dominic
Located in Dallas, TX
This expressive pair of antique Italian carved wood figures dates to the late 18th century, circa 1780, and depicts Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Dominic, two of the most venerat...
Walnut
Sold
H 18 in W 10.13 in D 4.5 in
German Black Forest Carved Wooden Table Clock with Chamois Figures, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German Black Forest carved wooden clock from the late 19th century with chamois figures and enameled Roman numbers.
Wood
Carved Wooden Flying Bird Wall-Mounted Figures, Set of Four
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful set of four bird wall figures - flying bird sculptures, hand-carved of linden wood, from circa the 1920s. The approximate dimensions of the largest bird figure: Dimensio...
Wood
Black Forest Carvings of Mythological Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of late 19th Century Black Forrest carvings, Switzerland circa 1890. One is the figure of Bachus the god of wine, ecstasy, and madness. The othe figure is Ganymed, a Trojan ...
Wood
Late 19th Century Finely Carved Linden Wood Black Forest Fox Casket
Located in Suffolk, GB
These figures are finely carved with superb detail of their fur, faces, legs and tails etc. and this being typical of Black Forest carved figures.
Wood
$1,076 / set
H 13.78 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Carved Wood Baroque Style Wall Decors with Deer and Ibex Figures
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of beautiful Baroque style polychrome carved wood wall decors depicting deer and ibex figures. Painted in brown, green, red, and golden colors. Dimensions: height 35 cm / 13....
Wood, Paint
Amazing Pair of 19th Century French "Personnages"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Amazing pair of 19th century French "Personnages", fisherman and his companion.
Plaster
$1,462
H 14.5 in W 17.5 in D 6 in
Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and beautifully carved, wooden Black Forest stag sculpture. From the posture it is obvious that this impressive stag, with his head turned up, is attempting to attract and...
Wood
$6,641 / set
H 18.51 in W 12.21 in D 5.91 in
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 wood these look amazing on your wall and are ...
Walnut
Pair of Italian Bronze Standing Deer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large bronze standing deer on bases, late 19th century.
Bronze
Large Carved Wood Chamois Sculpture, Black Forest, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Carved Wood Chamois Sculpture, Black Forest, circa 1900 An expressive naturalistic carved large chamois sculpture standing on a rocky base. It is handcarved and stainied linde...
Wood
Fine Late 19th Century Black Forest Stag
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine late 19th century Black Forest stag. The carving of this fine piece is particularly good.
Wood
19th Carved Wood Black Forest Chamois & Eagle
Located in Austin, TX
Antique fine 19th Black Forest carved wood chamois and eagle, circa 1880.
Wood
$6,500 / set
H 31.5 in Dm 10 in
Pair of fine 19th century Orientalist male and female figures by Eugène Cornu
By Eugène Cornu
Located in New York City, NY
Exquisitely sculpted with meticulous attention to detail, these finely chased metal sculptures by Eugène Cornu offer a remarkably realistic rendition. The male figure is depicted as...
Metal
Two Antique Spelter Female Figures by Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in London, GB
These graceful sculptures were created in the late 19th century by the prestigious French sculptor, Auguste Moreau (1834-1917). Auguste was born into a family of artists, which inclu...
Spelter, Metal
19th Century Pair of Polish/German Stoneware Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 19th century pair of Polish/German stoneware figures. Quite rare! Not a matching pair but similarly themed, with the little girl holding a basket of kittens...
Pottery
Pair of Original Antique Victorian Sitzendorf Figures
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of original antique Victorian Sitzendorf figures Pair of original antique Victorian Sitzendorf figures of a gentleman reclining on a tree stump pruning roses, the lady also se...
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Bronzed Statues of a Dutch Lovers
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th century bronzed Spelter figures of young Dutch lovers, set of marbled bases. Measures: 13.5" (35cm) high.
Spelter
Pair of Antique Victorian Spelter Figurines
Located in London, GB
Pair of large antique Victorian spelter figures of two women with musical instruments that look to me like lutes. They are in excellent condition & have a nice patina, with well defi...
Spelter
$750 / item
H 10.75 in W 10.5 in D 7 in
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Family of Ibex Sculpture with Verde Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze family of Ibex sculpture on base from the mid 20th century, with verde patina. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la cire perdue) which allows...
Bronze
$2,282
H 24.75 in W 30.5 in D 9 in
Very Fine Art Deco Animalier Sculpture of a Stag and Doe by L.A. Carvin
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Art Deco metal and brass animalier sculpture of a stag and doe by Louis Albert Carvin, mounted on a stunning moulded Italian black and orange Margraf marble stepped base ...
Marble, Metal, Brass
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.
Wood
$1,405 / set
H 4.73 in W 2.37 in D 2.76 in
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...
Wood
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A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
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