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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

19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family
19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family

19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family

H 7.5 in W 20 in D 8 in
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

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carving of a Stag and Tree Nut Dish
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carving of a Stag and Tree Nut Dish

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carving of a Stag and Tree Nut Dish

H 5.5 in W 4.5 in D 2 in
Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
opened the Swiss wood carving school in Brienz, ca. 1870, where all the carvers learned the craft to
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler
Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler

Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler

H 18 in W 6 in D 6 in
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

Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler
Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler

Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler

H 18 in W 6 in D 6 in
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

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair

H 38 in W 18 in D 18 in
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

Black Forest Carved Candle Holder

H 8 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
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

Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder
Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder

Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder

H 4.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
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

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair

H 38 in W 18 in D 18 in
Antique circa 1880 Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved and Painted Whip Hook
By Black Forest
Located in GB
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

Antique circa 1880 Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved and Painted Whip Hook
Antique circa 1880 Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved and Painted Whip Hook

Antique circa 1880 Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved and Painted Whip Hook

H 11.62 in W 5.71 in D 4.73 in
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

19th Century Black Forest Carved Dinner Gong
19th Century Black Forest Carved Dinner Gong

19th Century Black Forest Carved Dinner Gong

H 14 in W 18 in D 14 in
Swiss Black Forest Eagle Carving 'Taking Flight'
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Fine Swiss Black Forest eagle carving of substantial size. The eagle beautifully carved with
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Eagle Carving 'Taking Flight'
Swiss Black Forest Eagle Carving 'Taking Flight'

Swiss Black Forest Eagle Carving 'Taking Flight'

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H 25 in W 23 in D 23 in
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

Materials

Metal

Swiss Black Forest Novelty Anvil Tobacco Jar Smokers Compendium
Swiss Black Forest Novelty Anvil Tobacco Jar Smokers Compendium

Swiss Black Forest Novelty Anvil Tobacco Jar Smokers Compendium

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H 9.45 in W 7.48 in D 7 in
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

Black Forest Mantle Carving "Antler's Clash"
Black Forest Mantle Carving "Antler's Clash"

Black Forest Mantle Carving "Antler's Clash"

H 12 in W 43 in D 8 in
Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Black Forest in Bavaria Germany, Black Forest carvings actually originate from Switzerland. The most
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard

Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard

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H 3.94 in W 16.93 in D 6.5 in
Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Forest carvings actually originate from Switzerland. The most recognisable Black Forest carvings are
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar

Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar

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H 13.4 in W 6.1 in D 5.5 in
Swiss Black Forest Bear Musical Child Chair Seat
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Forest in Bavaria Germany, Black Forest carvings actually originate from Switzerland. The most
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

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Metal

Swiss Black Forest Bear Musical Child Chair Seat
Swiss Black Forest Bear Musical Child Chair Seat

Swiss Black Forest Bear Musical Child Chair Seat

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H 18.1 in W 23.2 in D 11.8 in
Black Forest Carved Wine Bottle Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
emerged in the early 19th century, and Swiss Black Forest carvings quickly became world-renowned for their
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Barware

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Wine Bottle Holder
Black Forest Carved Wine Bottle Holder

Black Forest Carved Wine Bottle Holder

H 10.5 in W 6.25 in D 15.5 in
Oversized Swiss Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
from the Black Forest in Bavaria Germany, Black Forest carvings actually originate from Switzerland
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Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Oversized Swiss Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar
Oversized Swiss Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar

Oversized Swiss Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar

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H 7 in W 7 in D 7.9 in
Large Antique Brienz Black Forest Whimsical Bear & Cub Wooden Folk Art Carving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
area of Switzerland and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Black Forest style. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Large Antique Brienz Black Forest Whimsical Bear & Cub Wooden Folk Art Carving
Large Antique Brienz Black Forest Whimsical Bear & Cub Wooden Folk Art Carving

Large Antique Brienz Black Forest Whimsical Bear & Cub Wooden Folk Art Carving

H 34 in W 10 in D 12 in
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, fitted with a removable head with amber colored glass eyes, the mouth fitted with a...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Glass

Hand Carved Black Forest Bear Spirit Decanter, Swiss, Circa 1920
Hand Carved Black Forest Bear Spirit Decanter, Swiss, Circa 1920

Hand Carved Black Forest Bear Spirit Decanter, Swiss, Circa 1920

H 10 in W 4.5 in D 5.75 in
Modern Black Forrest Carved Walnut 6, Point Deer Shoulder Mount
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of the revered Swiss Black Forest carving style. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this
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20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Rope, Glass, Walnut

Modern Black Forrest Carved Walnut 6, Point Deer Shoulder Mount
Modern Black Forrest Carved Walnut 6, Point Deer Shoulder Mount

Modern Black Forrest Carved Walnut 6, Point Deer Shoulder Mount

H 30 in W 18 in D 16 in
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

Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890
Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890

Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890

H 8.86 in W 6.5 in D 1.58 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

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell

H 4 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Black Forest Horn Table and Stools
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest horn table with 4 matching stools. Table size. Stools are 13" square x 19"H. The tops
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Tables

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Antler, Wood

Black Forest Horn Table and Stools
Black Forest Horn Table and Stools

Black Forest Horn Table and Stools

H 27 in W 34 in D 26 in
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

Pair Black Forest Carved Hanging Game Plaques
Pair Black Forest Carved Hanging Game Plaques

Pair Black Forest Carved Hanging Game Plaques

H 40 in W 24 in D 6 in
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

19th C. Black Forest Wall Mounted S Swiss Carved Wood Goat on a Plaque
19th C. Black Forest Wall Mounted S Swiss Carved Wood Goat on a Plaque

19th C. Black Forest Wall Mounted S Swiss Carved Wood Goat on a Plaque

H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss bear with log pen rest and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

H 5 in W 9 in D 5 in
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Walking bear pen holder and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

H 4 in W 9 in D 4 in
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

Finely Carved Statue of a Bull, Black Forest ca. 1900
Finely Carved Statue of a Bull, Black Forest ca. 1900

Finely Carved Statue of a Bull, Black Forest ca. 1900

H 5.12 in W 11.03 in D 5.52 in
19th Century Black Forest Music Box
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
24"H Black Forest, Swiss, Switzerland, French, Carvings, Music Boxes, Vintage, Antique Family Owned
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Musical Instruments

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Other

19th Century Black Forest Music Box
19th Century Black Forest Music Box

19th Century Black Forest Music Box

H 24 in W 38 in D 15 in
Antique Circa 1880 Pair of Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved Dwarf Whip Hooks
Located in GB
Swiss made Black Forest wood, whip hooks of two Dwarfs These are a very very rare pair, the Dwarfs
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Circa 1880 Pair of Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved Dwarf Whip Hooks
Antique Circa 1880 Pair of Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved Dwarf Whip Hooks

Antique Circa 1880 Pair of Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved Dwarf Whip Hooks

H 9.65 in W 5.52 in D 3.23 in
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
head. It is a fine antique Black Forest woodcarving with glass eyes. The nutcracker is executed in
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland

H 7.88 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 in
19th Century Black Forest Carved Smoking Stand
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Forest, Swiss, Carving, Tobacciana, Stand, Furniture
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Tray Tables

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Smoking Stand
19th Century Black Forest Carved Smoking Stand

19th Century Black Forest Carved Smoking Stand

H 38 in W 18 in D 14 in
19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
be your trusted source.  Black Forest, Swiss, Carved, Sculpture, Tobacciana, Bear,
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Barware

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor
19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor

19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor

H 7 in W 9 in D 6 in
Great Wooden Carved Female Cattle Sculpture Brienz Switzerland ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
dealing in Black Forest woodcarvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Great Wooden Carved Female Cattle Sculpture Brienz Switzerland ca. 1900
Great Wooden Carved Female Cattle Sculpture Brienz Switzerland ca. 1900

Great Wooden Carved Female Cattle Sculpture Brienz Switzerland ca. 1900

H 6.3 in W 2.76 in D 8.08 in
19th Century Victorian Era Black Forest Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanters
By Black Forest
Located in Lisse, NL
fine-art tantalus from the Swiss Black Forest has stunning etched windows, hand-engraved glasses and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Era Black Forest Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanters
19th Century Victorian Era Black Forest Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanters

19th Century Victorian Era Black Forest Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanters

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H 14.8 in W 16.5 in D 12.6 in
Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Swiss Bear Glass Eyes
By Black Forrest
Located in Cheltenham, GB
illustration of the well-known Swiss Black Forest Woodcarvings. In Brienz, wood carving has a long history that
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Softwood

Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Swiss Bear Glass Eyes
Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Swiss Bear Glass Eyes

Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Swiss Bear Glass Eyes

H 7.88 in W 13.39 in D 4.73 in
Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz
By Black Forest, Brienz Switzerland
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Ths antique German or Swiss bear figurine is a really lovely item and a remarkable piece of
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Antique 1880s German Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz
Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz

Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz

H 4.93 in W 3.15 in D 4.34 in
19th C Rustic Black Forest Hand Carved Walnut Branching Fruit Serving Tray
By Black Forest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wealthy Victorians. Similar examples are shown in, ‘’Swiss Carvings, The Art of the Black Forest’’ by
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Rustic Platters and Serveware

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Walnut

19th C Rustic Black Forest Hand Carved Walnut Branching Fruit Serving Tray
19th C Rustic Black Forest Hand Carved Walnut Branching Fruit Serving Tray

19th C Rustic Black Forest Hand Carved Walnut Branching Fruit Serving Tray

H 2 in W 14 in D 24 in
Pair of Swiss 19th Century Bear Carvings from the Black Forest
Located in London, GB
A pair of miniature black forest bear carvings Constructed using linden wood, the animals
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Swiss 19th Century Bear Carvings from the Black Forest
Pair of Swiss 19th Century Bear Carvings from the Black Forest

Pair of Swiss 19th Century Bear Carvings from the Black Forest

H 9.5 in W 17 in D 6.5 in
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
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex
Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex

Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex

H 39.77 in W 20.87 in D 12.6 in
Black Forest Limewood Carving of Two Cows
Located in Woking, GB
Black Forest hand carved walnut sculpture of two milking cows, one wearing a bell around its neck
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Walnut

Black Forest Limewood Carving of Two Cows
Black Forest Limewood Carving of Two Cows

Black Forest Limewood Carving of Two Cows

H 5.5 in W 9 in D 5.9 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

19th Century Black Forest Carving

H 17 in W 16 in D 8 in
Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century
By Hermann Steiner
Located in Berghuelen, DE
, Atglen 2009 Jay Arenski, Simon and Michael Daniels, Swiss Carvings - The Art of the Black Forest 1820
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century
Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century

Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century

H 15.16 in W 11.82 in D 2.76 in
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

Black Forest Carving Cork Stoppers
Black Forest Carving Cork Stoppers

Black Forest Carving Cork Stoppers

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D 2 in L 2.5 in
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

Set of Three 19th Century Black Forest Carvings
Set of Three 19th Century Black Forest Carvings

Set of Three 19th Century Black Forest Carvings

H 5 in W 9.5 in D 3 in
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
19th Century Black Forest Carving

19th Century Black Forest Carving

H 22 in W 8 in D 8 in
Black Forest Carved Walnut Reclining Swiss Mountain Dog, Swiss, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
and fill it with Black Forest Swiss carvings (see footnote). BOOK REFERENCE: Jay Areneski, Simon
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Walnut

Black Forest Carved Walnut Reclining Swiss Mountain Dog, Swiss, ca. 1880
Black Forest Carved Walnut Reclining Swiss Mountain Dog, Swiss, ca. 1880

Black Forest Carved Walnut Reclining Swiss Mountain Dog, Swiss, ca. 1880

H 4.25 in W 10 in D 5.25 in
Black Forest Wood Carving of a Mountain Goat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming small ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of a mountain goat and her kids.    
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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Wood Carving of a Mountain Goat
Black Forest Wood Carving of a Mountain Goat

Black Forest Wood Carving of a Mountain Goat

H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Very Rare Pair of Original Early 20th Century Black Forest Wood Bear Armchairs
By Black Forrest
Located in GB
widest point Black Forest Carving History In the 1800s the wood carving industry of Switzerland
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Armchairs

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Wood

Very Rare Pair of Original Early 20th Century Black Forest Wood Bear Armchairs
Very Rare Pair of Original Early 20th Century Black Forest Wood Bear Armchairs

Very Rare Pair of Original Early 20th Century Black Forest Wood Bear Armchairs

H 40.95 in W 27.96 in D 24.02 in
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

Eagle Crescent Mirror 1890 Black Forest Carving
Eagle Crescent Mirror 1890 Black Forest Carving

Eagle Crescent Mirror 1890 Black Forest Carving

H 9.85 in W 10.83 in D 2.17 in
19th Century Swiss Carved 'Black Forest' Cattle Group
Located in London, GB
. Literature: Arenski, Jay, Michael Daniels, and Simon Daniels. Swiss Carvings: The Art of the "Black Forest
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Swiss Carved 'Black Forest' Cattle Group
19th Century Swiss Carved 'Black Forest' Cattle Group

19th Century Swiss Carved 'Black Forest' Cattle Group

H 12.5 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
Black Forest Carved Large Terrier Inkwell, Hinged Lid, Exceptional Carving
Located in Banner Elk, NC
-carved piece. BOOK REFERENCES: Peter F. Blackman, BLACK FOREST WOOD CARVINGS: THE HISTORY OF SWISS
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Softwood

Black Forest Carved Large Terrier Inkwell, Hinged Lid, Exceptional Carving
Black Forest Carved Large Terrier Inkwell, Hinged Lid, Exceptional Carving

Black Forest Carved Large Terrier Inkwell, Hinged Lid, Exceptional Carving

H 6 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader (attributed)
By Walter Mäder
Located in Newark, England
. For similar dog groups see page 78 of “Swiss Carvings The Art of The Black Forest”. Measurements
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader (attributed)
Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader (attributed)

Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader (attributed)

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H 4.72 in W 15.55 in D 7.48 in
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Candle Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
of wood carving may be visited today. Literature; 'Swiss Carvings, The Art of the Black Forest' by
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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
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Candle Holder

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Candle Holder

H 15.75 in Dm 5.75 in
Monumental and Striking ‘Black Forest’ Walnut Carving of an Eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Catalogue c1920, see Arenski, Daniels and Daniels, Swiss Carvings, The Art of the ‘Black Forest’ 1820-1940
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Monumental and Striking ‘Black Forest’ Walnut Carving of an Eagle
Monumental and Striking ‘Black Forest’ Walnut Carving of an Eagle

Monumental and Striking ‘Black Forest’ Walnut Carving of an Eagle

H 20.48 in W 13 in D 0.04 in
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Grizzly Bear
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
wood pieces. Black Forest sculptural art originates from the small mountain town Brienz, Switzerland
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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
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Grizzly Bear

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Grizzly Bear

H 12.5 in W 5.88 in D 5.75 in
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

Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Bear, circa 1900
Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Bear, circa 1900

Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Bear, circa 1900

H 5.25 in W 8.75 in D 4 in
Black Forest Carved & Intricately Inlaid Musical Chair, Swiss, ca. 1900
Located in Banner Elk, NC
inspiration to build a Swiss chalet at Osborne House and fill it with Black Forest Swiss carvings (Arenski et
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

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Satinwood, Walnut

Black Forest Carved & Intricately Inlaid Musical Chair, Swiss, ca. 1900
Black Forest Carved & Intricately Inlaid Musical Chair, Swiss, ca. 1900

Black Forest Carved & Intricately Inlaid Musical Chair, Swiss, ca. 1900

H 38 in W 18 in D 16 in
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box
Located in Stamford, CT
collector of Black Forest carvings, or anyone who covets a one of a kind carving. Switzerland late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box

H 9 in W 13 in D 11 in
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Swiss Black Forest Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Swiss black forest carving available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and glass, every Swiss black forest carving was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Swiss black forest carving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Swiss black forest carving, designed in the folk art, Victorian or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Black Forest, Johann Huggler and Walter Mäder each produced at least one beautiful Swiss black forest carving that is worth considering.

How Much is a Swiss Black Forest Carving?

A Swiss black forest carving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,217, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $182,715.

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