Black Forest Owl
Swiss Black Forest Carved Owl With Glass Eyes, Early 1900s
Located in London, GB
A delightful decorative owl.
This finely hand carved Black Forest carved owl sculpture
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Wood
Midcentury Black Forest Style Carved Linden Wood Owl Box, Germany, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
the traditional Black Forest style. Featuring expressive glass eyes and warm brown tones that
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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Carved Black Forest Triple Postage Stamp Box, Owl, Glass Eyes
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous hand carved wooden postage stamp box from the Black Forest region and dating to around
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Antique Early 1900s Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$791
H 0.75 in W 3.5 in D 1.88 in
Antique Black Forest Style Wooden Carved Trinket Box or Bucket Owl, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique Black Forest style oak wood carved trinket box or bucket in a shape of an owl, from circa
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Vintage 1920s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$1,050
H 11.82 in Dm 5.91 in
Large Arts and Crafts Black Forest Carved Oak Chandelier w. Forest Owl Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
too leads us to believe that this one of a kind fixture is from the German Black Forest region. With
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
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Oak
$9,007
H 40 in Dm 38.6 in
Black Forest Carved Hanging Owl Chandelier with Wing Span
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Black Forest, Brienz Collection, Owls
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Antique 1890s Swiss Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Carved Hanging Owl Chandelier with Wing Span
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Black Forest, Carvings, Owls, Chandeliers
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Antique 1890s Swiss Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Glazed Ceramic Owl Form Tankard with Pewter Mounts
By Mettlach
Located in Stamford, CT
An extremely charming stoneware tankard in the form of an owl. With a two toned gray and blue glaze
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Ceramics
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Stoneware
Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell Desk Set with Owl Figures, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved wooden double inkwell with a majestic owl figure sitting
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Metal
$1,122 / set
H 11.03 in W 14.18 in D 8.86 in
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Black Forest Owl Book Slide, circa 1900
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A stunning carved black forest pine owl book slide with owls to either end which have glass eyes
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Antique Early 1900s European Bookends
Materials
Pine
Black forest carved owl
Located in Woking, GB
Black forest carved owl
Realistically-carved pinewood carving of an owl. Opening lid at top and pin
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century German Black Forest Carved Lindenwood Owl Coat Rack
Located in London, GB
Black Forest carvings have always been popular across Europe and the rest of the world since the
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Antique 1890s German Animal Sculptures
Black Forest Folk Art Carved Owl with Glass Eyes Signed Phi Sigma, 1927
Located in Concord, MA
Black Forest Folk Art carved owl with orange glass eyes, carved with Greek symbols for Phi Sigma
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bookshelf or Bookends, Black Forest Owls with Leather Covered Books
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Black Forest bookshelf or bookends.
Made from walnut wood carving.
The supports have the shape of
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Books
Materials
Walnut
A Carved Black Forest Antique Owl of Exceptional Size
By Arnold Ruef
Located in London, GB
Constructed of carved walnut, the lifelike figure with glass eyes, it���s head hinged, to reveal an hollowed interior container, attributable to Arnold Ruef of Brienz
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Wood
H 32.5 in W 18.25 in D 4 in
A 19th c. Blackforest Carved Wooden Owl Inkstand
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th Century Black Forest carving of an owl standing on a inkstand base. Good color and finely
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Antique 19th Century German Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Owl Sculptures with Engraved Vases & Glass Eyes
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare pair of mint condition, Black Forest owl vases.
Given the fact that owls are the
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
1900 Black Forest Owl Carved Wood Extending Bookshelf Sir Walter Scott Books
By Black Forest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Black forest wood hand carved Owl bookshelf with suite of Sir Walter Scott books
This is a very good
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 2.37 in W 20.28 in D 5.91 in
Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes and Brass Inkwell
Located in Lisse, NL
or anybody with an interest in writing, publishing and/or studying. This Black Forest owl will look
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Swiss Black Forest Owl Cigar Box with Original Tin Lining Hand Carved
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, the Owl's are some of the most collectable pieces of black forest carved wood.
This one is totally
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20th Century Swiss Black Forest Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Tin
H 6.3 in W 7.29 in D 4.34 in
Early 1900, Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Owl in Tree Table / Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and truly stylish Black Forest table lamp.
With this rare owl table lamp you can create a
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
H 15.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in
9 Antique Black Forest Wood Carved Owl Matchstick Holders Ashtray Ink Pot Candle
By Black Forest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of nine black forest wood carved owls
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20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 4.93 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in
Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Owl Wardrobe Coat Rack Brienz Hunting Lodge
By Black Forest, Brienz Switzerland
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A finely carved antique coat rack with three hooks, decorated with oak leaves and an owl's head
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands
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Wood, Glass
H 6.89 in W 15.95 in D 3.55 in
Black Forest Clock with Owl Family
Located in Petaluma, CA
Offering here a wonderfully humorous and adorable Black Forest clock. The mother owl sits atop the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Black Forest Carved Owl Humidor, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Hand carved humidor in the shape of an owl from Switzerland, circa 1900. The owl's head tilts back
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Black Forest Adjustable Book Rack with Carved Owls
Located in London, GB
A whimsical black forest book rack
Of adjustable form, constructed in carved Lime wood, having
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Shelves
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Owl Whip Hook
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A nice hand-carved owl whip holder / coat hook. The owl is sitting on a branch which builds the
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Wooden Carved Owl over Books, Germany, 1890s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
or a slight defect that can be seen in the pictures. A carved Black Forest antique owl of exceptional
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Antler Chandelier With Owl Statue
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a nice ceiling lamp made of deer antlers and hornroses. with a teracotta owl and lantern. executed
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Terracotta, Antler
Black Forest Wood Owl Desk Set
Located in Pasadena, CA
Black Forest of Germany.
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Vintage 1920s German Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Owl Inkwell German Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s black forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of an owl. Nice addition to
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Wood
Large Black Forest Lindenwood Eagle Owl Attributed to the Ruef Brothers
By Ruef Brothers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Black Forest Lindenwood eagle owl attributed to the Ruef Brothers, standing four square on
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Grand Black Forest Hat Stand - Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent find, a true piece of wall art, this is an impressive hand-carved Black Forest coat
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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Owl Clock – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Rolling Eyes
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Charming early 20th century novelty clock in the shape of an owl, likely originating from the Black
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Vintage 1920s German Black Forest Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Walnut
H 9.06 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Large 19th Century Swiss Brienz Black Forest Schwarzwald Owl Walnut Tobacco Jar
Located in Haarlem, NL
Beautifully carved antique Swiss Black Forest walnut tobacco jar depicting a life-size barn owl and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Walnut
H 11.82 in W 7.09 in D 11.42 in
Antique German Black Forest Style Carved Owl with Books Sculpture, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
An antique Black Forest style hand-carved Lindenwood owl sculpture, Germany, circa 1920.
This
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Vintage 1920s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Wood
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in
Owl Vichtauer Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful rare large size Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to th...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique German Black Forest Style Carved Eagle Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes
Located in Barntrup, DE
An antique Black Forest hand-carved Lindenwood eagle owl sculpture, Germany, circa 1920.
This
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Vintage 1920s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 17.13 in W 7.88 in D 5.32 in
Black Forest Style Wooden Carved Trinket Box in the Shape of an Owl
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful German Black Forest style hand carved trinket box or tea caddy made in the shape of an
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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique German Black Forest Style Carved Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
An antique Black Forest style hand-carved Lindenwood owl sculpture, Germany, circa 1920.
This
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Vintage 1920s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 15.36 in W 9.45 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Hand Carved German Black Forest Chandelier with an Owl Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully crafted light fixture for Black Forest and Brienz wood carving enthusiasts. This
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Inkstand with Owl on Books Sculpture & Inkwells
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and rare antique black forest desk set, circa 1920.
If you are a collector of
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 10.8 in W 14.2 in D 8.75 in
Large Masterly Carved Black Forest Nutwood Wall Clock w. Owl Sculpture & Bracket
Located in Lisse, NL
finest of Black Forest clocks also comes with a top quality carved owl, majestically sitting on top of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 37.4 in W 21 in D 10.5 in
Unique and Large Black Forest Carved Wood Chandelier with Five Owl Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
see one with as much as five carved owls. It is a unique example and it is made and marked by the
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Black Forest Hand Carved Wooden Owl on Book Table / Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Early twentieth century, hand-carved owl standing on beautifully carved books.
With this rare owl
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
H 13.5 in W 1 in D 1 in
Carved Wood Owl
Located in New York, NY
Charming small black forest style carved wood owl on rocky base. Traditionally carved with a hinged
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20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Oakwood Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes, Germany, 1938
Located in Barntrup, DE
Black Forest style hand-carved oakwood owl sculpture, Germany, 1938. The date 1938 is carved in the
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
German Hand Carved Wooden Pendant Light Chandelier with Owl Sculpture, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
sculpture of an owl, sitting on books in the center of the chandelier. In Greek mythology, a little owl
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Vintage 1920s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand-Carved Nutwood Owl Inkwell with Piercing Glass Eyes, circa 1900.
Located in Lisse, NL
of yellow and black, these eyes lend the owl a soulful, almost lifelike presence. No matter where you
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Nutwood, Glass
H 5.8 in W 2.8 in D 4.3 in
Superb Late 19th Century Finely Carved Black Forest Owl Storage Jar
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb late 19th century finely carved black forest owl storage jar, possibly a tobacco jar
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Superb pair of finely carved Black Forest owl table lamps
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb pair of 19th century finely carved Black Forest owl table lamps, carved from linden wood
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Carved Black Forest Owl from Brienz
By Arnold Ruef
Located in Epagny, FR
Exceptional work of Brienz , black forest .
Constructed of carved walnut, the lifelike figure
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
c 1900 Black Forest Owl Key Hook
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black Forest started in the village of Brienz outside the popular city of Berne, Switzerland. Black
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Early 20th Century Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Forest German Owl Carving with Glass Eyes
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved black forest owl perched on a log with yellow glass eyes
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Very Finely Carved Early 19th Century Architectural Finial of an Owl, circa 1810
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The very finely and crisply carved architectural carving of a stylized owl, perched on a sphere, in
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Antique Early 1800s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
H 21 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in
Black Forest Owl Clock, with Moving Eyes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black forest owl clock, with moving eyes to the left and right.
Runs when wound, unsure of
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest More Clocks
Materials
Metal
German Black Forest Chandelier with an Owl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic German Black Forest chandelier dates to the 1920s-1930s and is hand carved.
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
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Located in London, GB
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Balustrades and Fixtures
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Wrought Iron
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mid-Century Hand Carved Alabaster Owl Sculptures with Glass Eyes Bookends 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, meaningful, practical and decorative mid-century bookends.
Given the fact that owls are the international symbol for wisdom and learning, these are the perfect sculptures...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookends
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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Located in Rochester, NY
Collection of four large conch shells and a piece of coral.
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20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Antique Black Forest Carved Seated Bear Figure
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique black forest carved seated bear sculpture
An adorable and masterfully hand-carved figure of a seated bear. Switzerland, circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition
Located in New York, NY
A rare, collectable, first edition, Salvador Dali art and recipe cookbook, 'Les Diners de Gala', 1971, Paris, France. (Copy/text is in English language.) A great piece to add to a co...
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H 12.25 in W 8.75 in D 1.63 in
Antique Wall Hanging Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty 19th century wall hanging turtle shell created by mother nature with its iconic form and unique organic patched color scheme.
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens
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By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Silver
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H 35.83 in W 4.73 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Bookends Owls, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
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