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19th Century Black Forest Carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century walnut Black Forest carving of a eagle perched on a rock with a deer below, lovely
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Antique 1880s Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

19th Century black forest carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
A wonderful and unique 19th Century black forest carving of an elderly man sitting on a tree trunk
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

19th Century black forest carving
19th Century black forest carving
H 5 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in
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
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Antique 1880s Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carving
19th Century Black Forest Carving
H 17 in W 16 in D 8 in
Antique Black Forest Carving Rare 19th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique black forest carving, rare, 19th century, good original condition.
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Antique 1870s Mirrors

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Wood

Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, Canton Bern Switzerland. A carving of a huntsman holding a cock pheasant. This appears, though unsigned
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

Set of Three 19th Century Black Forest Carvings
Located in Martlesham, GB
A set of three 19th century black forest carvings of bears in different poses, all three bears are
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Black Forest Carving of Bucket of Grapes, Stump
Located in Vista, CA
Black forest carving of a bucket of grapes on a tree stump, late 19th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Natural Specimens

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Wood

Black Forest Carving Cork Stoppers
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
, Vintage, Antique, Animals, Western, Barware, Bottle Stoppers, Collectibles, Black Forest, Carvings Family
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Barware

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10k Gold

19th Century black forest carving of a fox
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely ornate 19th Century black forest carving of a fox, sitting cross legged reading a book
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carving of a Stag and Tree Nut Dish
Located in Stamford, CT
Sweet little Black Forest carving of a stag standing near a pine tree next to a brass lined nut or
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Early 20th C Large Black Forest Carving with Bird and Nest
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s large hand carved Black Forest piece with an intricately rendered bird and nest. This
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Eagle Crescent Mirror 1890 Black Forest Carving
Located in Hastings, GB
, Swiss Black Forest. The carving still has its’ original glass eye and is in exceptional condition There
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Antique 1890s European Black Forest Wall Mirrors

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Wood

19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family
By Walter Mäder
Located in London, GB
Daniels. Swiss Carvings: The Art of the Black Forest : 1820-1940. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' club
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Carved Buck Head Brienz Black Forest Wood Carving Glass Eyes
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
naturalistic aesthetic and traditional artistry of 19th to early 20th-century Black Forest carvings, making it
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

Antique Black Forest Folk Art Alpine Devil Dwarf Wooden Carved Mask, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful black forest Folk Art wood carved mask. This is a wonderful example of black forest
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest Wood and Marble Lucerne Lion Carving
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
this Swiss Black Forest Lucerne Lion Carving. The Lucerne Lion carved from Linden wood with fine detail
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Rare Model Swiss Black Forest Bear Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
humours expression common with Black Forest carvings with the bear having its tongue stuck out standing
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Candle Holder
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest candle holder with tree and standing chamois. Part of the Brienz Collection but not
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Candle Holder
Black Forest Carved Candle Holder
H 8 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Swiss Black Forest Bear Hand Carved Table Mirror
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Black Forest collection at Jacksons Antique features varying objects of highly desirable carvings such
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Table Mirrors

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s it had
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th century Black Forest Dog Sculpture, 1890s
By Black Forest
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful hand arved wooden statue representing a cocker spaniel with glass eyes. Black
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Antique 1890s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

Pair Black Forest Carved Hanging Game Plaques
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Matched pair of Black Forest linden wood hanging game plaques. One with chamois and grouse, the
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved chair having bear on fallen log. Carved bear on lifting seat which once
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

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Wood

Antique circa 1880 Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved and Painted Whip Hook
By Black Forest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
made Black Forest wood, whip hooks which has the original paint This is a fine example that I have
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Novelty Anvil Tobacco Jar Smokers Compendium
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
are delighted to offer this very rare and unusual Swiss Black Forest carving of a tobacco jar shaped
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Jugendstil Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Childs Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
. Black Forest is a term used to describe the elaborate, realistic carvings of a vast array of wooden
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Children's Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Dinner Gong
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century Swiss Black Forest carved brass dinner gong suspended by two trees each having a
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Early 20th Century Swiss Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Finely Carved Statue of a Bull, Black Forest ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved statue of a bull ca. 1900 The antique Black Forest carving of a bull which is
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Swiss, Black Forest, Carving, Chair, Dark
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Antique Late 19th Century Chairs

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Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest hand carved walnut study of William Tell and his son
Located in Central England, GB
This superb quality walnut Swiss black forest sculpture depicts the Swiss legend William Tell
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Motif Wood Box with Swing-Out Compartment
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This unusual antique Black Forest box features a pair of fully dimensional bears cavorting at the
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

Black Forest Mantle Carving "Antler's Clash"
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss Black Forest mantle carving of two fighting stags. Great mangle carving piece. Part of the
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Candle Lite Wooden Chandelier c1800's Original
Located in Chicago, IL
. The history of Black Forest carvings dates to the early 1800’s from the town of Brienz in Switzerland
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

Rare quality antique black forest stationary box
Located in Ipswich, GB
in quality Black Forest carving standing on carved shaped feet.  D. 1860
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

19th century carved black forest ibex sculpture linden wood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fantastic black forest carving on impressive proportions circa 1890. Features 4 european ibex of
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Oak

Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Relief wood carving nest Robber, black forest ca. 1890 A fine wood carving relief depicting a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Period 19th Century German Oak Wall Carving with Hunting Trophy
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest period German wall carving from the 19th century depicting a hunting trophy. A
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Oak

19th Century Black Forest Bear
Located in Forney, TX
wooden bear sculpture (also known as a Black Forest bear) Displaying superior carving and sculptural
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Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Black Forest Bear
19th Century Black Forest Bear
H 9 in W 16 in D 9 in
Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss carved black Forest shaggy dog inkwell with pen holder. In the 1800’s the wood carving
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
H 4 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Black Forest Style Carved Wall Bracket Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Black Forest style carved wall bracket shelf This is a delightful item, the bracket has a
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

Small Black Forrest Carving of a Bear, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A small antique wood carving of a bear on all fours, Black Forest region, nicely modeled, circa
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Thermometer with Bear
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Thermometer with Bear Item e7302 A finely carved Black Forest desk set
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
be your trusted source. Black forest, Brienz Collection, carvings, bears, inkwells, desk
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
be your trusted source. Black Forest, Brienz Collection, Carvings, Bears, Inkwells, Desk
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Wood

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Writing Set with Bear
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Michael Daniels, Swiss Carvings - The Art of the Black Forest 1820 - 1940, Woodbridge 2005
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Finely Carved Wooden Wall Panel with Sphinx, Dolphins & Scrollwork
By Brienz Switzerland, Black Forest
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
carving, making it a striking decorative piece. This unique artwork reflects the 19th-century fascination
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Antique 1880s French Grand Tour Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Wall Hook Hanger
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptional hand carved German Black Forest wall-mounted hanger. circa 1890 Born in the
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Classic Antique Black Forest Carved Bracket with Stag’s Head
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique black forest hand-carved stag’s mounted on the support with an oak leaf surround. With a
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Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Brass Bowl, Brienz 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
, Black Forest Woodcarvings, Atglen 2009 Jay Arenski, Simon and Michael Daniels, Swiss Carvings - The Art
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair Black Forest Carved Table Lamps with Ibex and Chamois
Located in Berghuelen, DE
, Swiss Carvings - The Art of the Black Forest 1820 - 1940, Woodbridge 2005
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic and rare example of Black Forest folk art, a tour de force of carving by a master
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Hand-Carved Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in London, GB
architectural frame and flanking rustic branches typical of Black Forest carvings, intertwined with flowering
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall Mirrors

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Wood

Large Hand-Carved Statue of an Eagle, Black Forest ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Hand-Carved Statue of an Eagle, Black Forest ca. 1900 An expressive naturalistic carved
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Wall Shelf with Vine Leaf Carvings - Brienz / Black Forest
By Black Forest, Brienz Switzerland
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship typical of the Brienz region or the Black Forest. The decorative side
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Shelves

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Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Bear Statue Inkwell German Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s black forest wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s Black Forest desk accessory carved from wood in the shape of a wild boar. A lovely
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Stunning Large Wood Carved Capercaillie Black Forest Hat Coat Rack Wardrobe 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful 20th century German Black Forest hat or coat rack wall wardrobe with small deer Antlers
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Mirror in Lindenwood Hand Carved Tree Branches in the Folk Style
Located in London, GB
timeless and modern interior. Black Forest carvings usually depict forest animals, particularly bears
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Antique 1860s Swiss Black Forest Wall Mirrors

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Black Forest Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic black forest carving available at 1stDibs. Each black forest carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and bone. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect black forest carving — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each black forest carving bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one black forest carving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Black Forest, Hermann Steiner and Gustave Francois Loosbergh produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Black Forest Carving?

Prices for a black forest carving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $211,555, while the average can fetch as much as $2,495.
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