Swiss Brienz

a pair of antique wooden hunting wall plaques with impressive and detailled carvings of deer, ibex and game utensils. executed in Switzerland, Brienz ca. 1890. (deer horns perfectly ...

a handcarved wood mantle clock with two side vases. an eagle is sitting on a tree trunk, with a chamois at his feet. the two side pieces show a chamois and an ibex. a very detailed c...

a lovely carved wood dwarf with matchbox holder on his back. swiss, brienz ca. 1900.

a rare pair of carved picture frames, designed as roses wood with thorns. executed ca. 1890, swiss brienz.

A Black Forest wooden carved thermometer with dwarf executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. displaying the temperature in reomur.

a handcarved linden wood hall stand. modelled as a life-sized chamois standing on a rocky outcrop. on the top of the mirror an eagle. swiss brienz ca. 1880.

The Doghouse: A Black Forest Coquetier Carved from Lindenwood, the doghouse resting on a naturalistic plinth surrounded by birds and barrels, with two dogs peering out from their...

expressive hand-carved wood black forest wall clock. clock case with deer family and staghound, decorated with acorns tree stumps and rocks. executed ca. 1900, swiss brienz. the cloc...

A finely carved Black Forest bear of important size, carved from walnut and with glass eyes. Literature: Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland,...

Well Carved utilising Linden wood, excellent and faithful rendition of the fur, and musculature, the realism enhanced by using glass eyes. Provenance: Brienz, Bernese Oberland,Sw...

Constructed in lindenwood, naturalistically and expertly carved and having realistic glass eyes; of monumental life size proportions, he is seated on his haunches. Brienz, Bernese...

This huge sculpture is constructed in walnut;- the two kneeling bears, naturalistically carved and having glass eyes support a large lily pad. Brienz Area, circa 1880 Brienz, B...

Black Forest, circa 1890 Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland was remarked upon in Baedeker’s Travel Guide, as having a population...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Brienz Switzerland black forest wood hand carved 19th century wine bottle holders This pair are exquisite from top ...

In 1820, the town of Brienz, Switzerland experienced an upswing in their economy from tourism.

Executed, circa 1900, Brienz, Switzerland. Height of mother bear is 43.3" (110 cm).

Glass eyes, top opens, measures 12”H x 12”W x9”D

Measures 19.5”H x 11”W x .25”D c. 1880

Lindenwood, finely hand-carved in Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1920.

Large carved hazelnut wood sculpture depicting an owl leaning against a tree branch. Brienz, Switzerland, second half of the 19th century.

an antique carved wood bear with brass gong and wooden beater. handcarved in brienz, switzerland ca. 1900.

a small naturalistically carved cattle with cow bell, brienz ca. 1900.

A beautifully carved and inlaid chair from Brienz, Switzerland.

'Black Forest area, Circa 1900 Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland was remarked upon in Baedeker’s Travel Guide, as having a population of 2400, of whom 600 persons were ...

This bench represents some of the finest Swiss carving in Brienz, Switzerland. For many more fine antiques, please visit our online gallery at: www.ofleury.com

Sculpted black forest carvings originated from the small town of Brienz in Switzerland. Circa 1880.

A superb & impressive wooden carved sculpture of an eagle with rich detailing in a powerful & dramatic stance on a rugged base terrain Probably by RUEF BROTHERS OF BRIENZ, Switzer...

Two bears with guns in uniform with leaves carved from one piece of wood in the autentic style of wood sculptures from Brienz Switzerland. Detailed hand-carved bears and leaves.

The expert carvers of Brienz. This wonderful set, one table and two chairs, originates from the picturesque village of Brienz, Switzerland.

This carved bear from the turn of the century Switzerland is an example of an industry that started in Brienz, Switzerland and products of which could be found at such events as the ...

Hand carved linden wood Black Forest cigar box humidor, Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1880 Jay Arenski, et al, in his book quotes Swiss Poet Heinrich Federer, who said in his memoirs...

Despite sharing a name with the famous mountainous region in Germany, the Black Forest style originated in Brienz, Switzerland in the early 1800s. Black Forest carvings incorporate r...

Although often believed to have originated in Bavaria, Black Forest wood carving was actually begun in Brienz, Switzerland, the work born out of a time of a terrible period of famine...

A whimsical early 20th century Swiss Black Forest carved wood hall tree attributed to Seilar-Brawant of Brienz, Switzerland.

Jay Arenski quotes Swiss Poet Heinrich Federer, who said in his memoirs, "Woodcarving brought riches to the village [of Brienz].

Jay Arenski, et al, in his book quotes Swiss Poet Heinrich Federer, who said in his memoirs, "Woodcarving brought riches to the village [of Brienz].

(Note the carvings are attached to the oval backs, so they could be removed from the backs, if so desired). Brienz area, Switzerland, circa 1880. Measurements: 32.5”ht. x 18.25” x 4”.

Black Forest hand-carved rustic walnut box, naturalistically carved with trailing ivy and strapwork, the hinged top surmounted with a pair of beautifully carved love birds, the inter...

In actuality, the Black Forest carvings can be attributed to a 19th century wood turner, Christian Fischer, from Brienz, Switzerland, where these carved wood and crystal flower vases...

A very good carved walnut Swiss German Black Forest writing box, folding desk desk, Brienz Switzerland, circa 1890.

This wood carving came a lot from the Brienz region in Switzerland. The bear is carved from limewood.

Executed circa 1900, Brienz, Swiss.

The small side bears represent some of the finest Swiss carving. Most of the brown bear benches were famously made at the turn-of-the-century in Brienz, Switzerland.

A Finely Carved Black Forest Animalier Group Carved in a well patinated walnut, mounted on an elliptical base, the naturalistic setting shows a slaughtered stag, surmounted by an...

a lovely wooden carved saint bernard dog. a livelike lindenwood carving of the famous rescue dog from the swiss alps. brienz, ca. 1920. (right back paw restored).

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood eagle, naturalistically carved with wings outstretched, perched on a rocky outcrop, the base with a rubbed metal maker’s plaque most probably for Binder ...

Jay Arenski, et al, quotes Swiss Poet Heinrich Federer, who said in his memoirs, "Woodcarving brought riches to the village [of Brienz].

Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1890. Standing 1.2 meters tall, carved from Linden wood in the Brienz region of Switzerland, a wonderful and rare Black Forest bear stick / umbrella sta...

Their history of Black Forest carvings dates back to the 1800’s in the town of Brienz, Switzerland. Black Forest carving began as a cottage industry and found a niche market and was ...

Most of the brown bear benches were famously made at the turn-of-the-century in Brienz, Switzerland. Black Forest carving was also known as carvin de forêt noir, which reflect design...

Black Forest carvings date to the early 1800’s in the town of Brienz, Switzerland. Black Forest carvings started as a cottage industry and found a niche market in the tourist trade.

A fantastic carved smoker's table with three lovely bears on the table top , hand-carved in Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1900.

The art of Black Forest craftsmanship dates back to the early 1800s region of Brienz, Switzerland, where local artisans used their resources such as linden, maple, and walnut woods t...

The black forest style is the accomplished carving and trained whittling of realistic tree branches, twigs, bears, birds, deer, rabbits, edelweiss flowers and such. Although Brienz, ...

The tradition of Black Forest carvings began in Brienz, Switzerland, at that time. Whilst they began as a local craft, the carvings soon became internationally fashionable.

Designed by CARL BINDER (1881 - 1964) As the son of the owner of one of the oldest woodcarving companies in Brienz, Switzerland, Carl Binder first attended the cantonal school in Zu...

Executed, circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. Measures: Width 19.69" (50cm) Height 82.68" (210.0cm) Depth 21.65" (55cm).