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

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz, Switzerland A wooden carved nutcracker with a bear head.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Beautiful Large Brienz Bear Hiker Statue Sculpture, Antique Switzerland
Beautiful Large Brienz Bear Hiker Statue Sculpture, Antique Switzerland

Beautiful Large Brienz Bear Hiker Statue Sculpture, Antique Switzerland

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely one of...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Beautiful Brienz Bear Counter Desk Bell or Service Ringer, Antique Switzerland
Beautiful Brienz Bear Counter Desk Bell or Service Ringer, Antique Switzerland

Beautiful Brienz Bear Counter Desk Bell or Service Ringer, Antique Switzerland

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue as desk bell. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than ...

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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 Motif Wood Box with Swing-Out Compartment
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Motif Wood Box with Swing-Out Compartment

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 base of a tree stump. The mother and cub have been finished with a high level of det...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

Antique beautiful Brienz Bear Statue Wood Carved on an Ebonized Wooden Base 1890
Antique beautiful Brienz Bear Statue Wood Carved on an Ebonized Wooden Base 1890

Antique beautiful Brienz Bear Statue Wood Carved on an Ebonized Wooden Base 1890

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely one of...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Vintage 19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Black Forest Bear Umbrella Stand
Vintage 19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Black Forest Bear Umbrella Stand

Vintage 19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Black Forest Bear Umbrella Stand

By Black Forest

Located in Pasadena, CA

This late 19th century Black Forest bear umbrella stand is most likely made in Switzerland. It can be used as an umbrella stand or cane stand. Very nicely hand-carved showing great d...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Antique Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900

Antique Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A hand-carved lindenwood bear hallstand, for coats and umbrellas. The mother bear is holding a large three with her cub sitting in the branches. Executed, circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. H...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900

Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A rare large hand carved linden wood bear bench. With bear musicians and dancing bears on the backrest. Two large bears holding the seat. Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Roaring Bear Sculpture from the Late 19th Century
Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Roaring Bear Sculpture from the Late 19th Century

Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Roaring Bear Sculpture from the Late 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swiss carved wood Black Forest roaring bear sculpture from the late 19th century with great facial expression. Born in Switzerland during the later years of the 19th century, this ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Life-Size Wooden Black Forest Bear
Life-Size Wooden Black Forest Bear

Life-Size Wooden Black Forest Bear

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H 31.5 in W 45.28 in D 13.78 in

Life-Size Wooden Black Forest Bear

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Beautiful life-size wooden black forest bear. This wood carving came a lot from the Brienz region in Switzerland.

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Bear Carving
19th Century Black Forest Bear Carving

19th Century Black Forest Bear Carving

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H 14.75 in W 8.25 in D 7.25 in

19th Century Black Forest Bear Carving

Located in High Point, NC

19th century carving of a bear climbing a tree. It is hand-carved and has wonderful detail and glass eyes.

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Set of Three 19th Century Black Forest Carvings of Bears in Different Poses
Set of Three 19th Century Black Forest Carvings of Bears in Different Poses

Set of Three 19th Century Black Forest Carvings of Bears in Different Poses

Located in Martlesham, GB

A set of three 19th Century black forest carvings of bears in different poses, all three bears are in very good condition and having lovely crisp carving.  

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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Black Forest Bear Bench
Black Forest Bear Bench

Black Forest Bear Bench

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H 34.5 in W 59 in D 30.5 in

Black Forest Bear Bench

Located in New York, NY

The seat a carved wood plank that is supported on each side by realistically carved standing bears. The small side bears represent some of the finest Swiss carving.

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches

Black Forest Bear Hall Tree
Black Forest Bear Hall Tree

Black Forest Bear Hall Tree

Located in New Orleans, LA

A very similar stand is pictured in Black Forest Bears: Swiss Wood Carvings 1870-1920.

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Coat Racks and Stands

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Oak

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

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The carving is done in pine and depicts and standing adult bear holding a naughty cub under one arm and a corn broom high above the head with an outstretched arm.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved and Painted Walnut Bear
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved and Painted Walnut Bear

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved and Painted Walnut Bear

Located in Stamford, CT

Very fine carving of a Black Forest bear holding a staff and carrying a basket on his back. The life-like bear realistically carved and painted by a master craftsman. The basket with...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

1880 Very Rare Medium Swiss Black Forest Bear with Bottle Whip Hook Hand Carved
1880 Very Rare Medium Swiss Black Forest Bear with Bottle Whip Hook Hand Carved

1880 Very Rare Medium Swiss Black Forest Bear with Bottle Whip Hook Hand Carved

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1880 Swiss made Black Forest wood, whip hook of a Bear with a flask of beer A very very rare find, this is a medium...

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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Fantastic Carved Black Forest Side Table with Bears
Fantastic Carved Black Forest Side Table with Bears

Fantastic Carved Black Forest Side Table with Bears

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H 35.44 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in

Fantastic Carved Black Forest Side Table with Bears

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A fantastic carved smoker's table with 3 lovely bears on the tabletop, bear on the base with hinged head, hand carved in Switzerland, Brienz circa 1900. Measures: Width 20.87" (53...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Writing Set with Bear
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Writing Set with Bear

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Writing Set with Bear

Located in Berghuelen, DE

There is also a pen tray in front of the bear. A great example of the art of woodworking in the Brienz region in the Swiss Alps.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Humidor ca. 1900s
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Humidor ca. 1900s

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Humidor ca. 1900s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Glass Bowl ca. 1900s
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Glass Bowl ca. 1900s

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Glass Bowl ca. 1900s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Blackman, Black Forest Woodcarvings, Atglen 2009 Jay Arenski, Simon and 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, Cut Glass

19th Century Antique Bear Carving from the Black Forest
19th Century Antique Bear Carving from the Black Forest

19th Century Antique Bear Carving from the Black Forest

Located in London, GB

Swiss Carvings: The Art of the "Black Forest," 1820-1940.

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Linden Bear Carving
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Linden Bear Carving

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Linden Bear Carving

Located in Aspen, CO

This is a wonderful Swiss Black Forest linden wood carving modeled after a seated bear.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss More Furniture and Collectibles

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Strolling Bear Carving
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Strolling Bear Carving

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Strolling Bear Carving

Located in Aspen, CO

The fur is finely detailed and creates a movement to the piece. This strolling bear is an excellent example of Swiss Black Forest bear carvings.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss More Furniture and Collectibles

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Walnut Bear Bowl Carving
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Walnut Bear Bowl Carving

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Walnut Bear Bowl Carving

Located in Aspen, CO

A stunning Swiss Black Forest walnut carving modeled as a bearing lying on its back. The bowl features floral motifs.

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Antique 1890s Swiss More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Weathered Black Forrest Bear Carving/Lamp
Weathered Black Forrest Bear Carving/Lamp

Weathered Black Forrest Bear Carving/Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

We thought it would be a great lamp. The carving is late 19th century and was made in Switzerland.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Table Lamps

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Wood

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Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head on Top

Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head on Top

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head A large handcarved wooden cuckoo clock, decorated with hunting accessoires, oak leaves, hare, pheasant and a stag head ...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Wall Clocks

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Wood

Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat
Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat

Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat

Located in Lisse, NL

Large and impressive, hand carved and demountable bench with five bear sculptures. This superbly hand carved bench is entirely made of solid wood and therefor too this stunning and ...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches

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Glass, Wood

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

$23,690Sale Price|30% Off

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

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Bone

Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880
Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880

Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880

$11,497Sale Price|50% Off

H 27.75 in W 36 in D 17.5 in

Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880

Located in Evergreen, CO

Intricate, painstaking detail is featured in this rare and magnificent, hand-carved, Black Forest chalet clock, which has professionally restored woodwork. If you look closely at the...

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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Walnut

One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin

One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin

Located in London, GB

*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...

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Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs

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Upholstery, Yew

Black Forest Period 19th Century German Oak Wall Carving with Hunting Trophy
Black Forest Period 19th Century German Oak Wall Carving with Hunting Trophy

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 striking relic from the 19th century, this Black Forest period German wall carving serve...

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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Oak

Exquisite openly carved 19th century Swiss Black Forest jewelry box walnut bird
Exquisite openly carved 19th century Swiss Black Forest jewelry box walnut bird

Exquisite openly carved 19th century Swiss Black Forest jewelry box walnut bird

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

A true work of art, this stunning 19th-century Black Forest jewelry box from Switzerland is fully hand-carved and a remarkable example of craftsmanship. Nearly 150 years old, the woo...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Boxes

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Walnut

Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box

Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box

Located in Lisse, NL

Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Iron, Enamel

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Located in Rome, IT

Four season ,monumental classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols on a square base. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Timeless classical decoration for you...

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20th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

Large Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Wall Clock Plaque with Pheasant Sculptures
Large Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Wall Clock Plaque with Pheasant Sculptures

Large Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Wall Clock Plaque with Pheasant Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

This large Swiss masterpiece wall plaque with clock is in perfect condition. The realistic and detailed carving consists of a pair of pheasant, a bird's nest, fine leafs and branche...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall Clocks

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Swiss Carved Black Forest Trophy Plaques Hunting Deer Stag
Pair of 19th Century Swiss Carved Black Forest Trophy Plaques Hunting Deer Stag

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 ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Live Edge Bathtub Carved from Single Piece of Wood, Fully Functional, Logniture
Live Edge Bathtub Carved from Single Piece of Wood, Fully Functional, Logniture

Live Edge Bathtub Carved from Single Piece of Wood, Fully Functional, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of a bathtub. This magnificent bathtub is carved by artists with basic wood carving power tools with dedic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Bathroom Fixtures

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Wood

Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock
Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock

Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock

$16,500

H 27.5 in W 22 in D 8.5 in

Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut carved mantel clock with 1 large bird and several small chicks within a floral environment. (Not working)

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Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Mantel Clocks

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Glass, Walnut

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique
Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique

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 addition to your room or just to use on your desk. Made from hand carved wood. Found ...

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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival Writing Slope Desk Box
Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival Writing Slope Desk Box

Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival Writing Slope Desk Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival writing slope desk box. A letter box is flanked by the original brass collared & hinged inkwells in brass surrounds (the hinges now a bit loose fro...

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Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Desk Sets

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Brass

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Swiss Carving Bear For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swiss carving bear for your home. Frequently made of wood, every Swiss carving bear was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Swiss carving bear, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Swiss carving bear bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Swiss Carving Bear?

Prices for a Swiss carving bear start at $630 and top out at $77,226 with the average selling for $5,460.