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Creator: Black Forest
Pair Black Forest Carved Hanging Game Plaques
Pair Black Forest Carved Hanging Game Plaques

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 other red stag and fox. Both complete with rifle and game ...

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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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

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 had a music box. Part of the Brienz collection pla...

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Late 19th Century Antique Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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

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 carved climbing bear. Very neat and unique piece of Bla...

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Cabinet
19th Century Black Forest Carved Cabinet

19th Century Black Forest Carved Cabinet

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Swiss carved china cabinet. Front door has bear paying accordion. Mother and father dancing together as cub plays close by. Two bears supporting shelves. Two drawers for flatware. Be...

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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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

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 had a music box. Part of the Brienz collection pla...

Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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

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 Brienz Collection but not published. Period: circa 1920 ...

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1920s Swiss Black Forest Vintage Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

The Hunter attributed to the Huggler's (1834-1912) Of Brienz - a small town in Bernese Oberland, Canton Bern Switzerland. A carving of a huntsman holding a cock pheasant. This appear...

Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Walnut

Black Forest Carved Candle Holder
Black Forest Carved Candle Holder

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 published. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Swi...

Category

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

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

By Black Forest

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, stunning, original circa 1880 Swiss made Black Forest wood, whip hooks which has the original paint This is a fine exa...

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1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Swiss Entry Mirror with Climbing Bears
Black Forest Carved Swiss Entry Mirror with Climbing Bears

Black Forest Carved Swiss Entry Mirror with Climbing Bears

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Large Swiss Black Forest carved entry or hall mirror with climbing bears both sides and pine boughs with pine cones at top and bottom. Carved by Swiss mas...

Category

2010s Swiss Black Forest Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Other

Black Forest Carved Bird Plaque
Black Forest Carved Bird Plaque

Black Forest Carved Bird Plaque

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Swiss carved walnut plaque with game bird and two chicks with vine and leaf design. Part of the Brienz Collection but not published. Period: circ...

Category

1920s Swiss Black Forest Vintage Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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

Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Swiss carved match holder with a cat with glass eyes seated beside a pitcher. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the...

Category

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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

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," plate 92a. Book included. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s it had become the driving force for this industry. Swiss wood carvers became world renown and featured at many international exhibitions. Period: 1900 Origin: Switzerland Size: 4" H x 7" W Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Black Forest, Brienz Collection, Carvings, Bears, Inkwells, Desk Accessories...

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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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

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," plate 93a. Book included. In the 1800’s the wood carving...

Category

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell

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 industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the ...

Category

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Lovely Late Victorian circa 1880 Hand Carved Black Forest Wine Bottle Holder
Lovely Late Victorian circa 1880 Hand Carved Black Forest Wine Bottle Holder

Lovely Late Victorian circa 1880 Hand Carved Black Forest Wine Bottle Holder

By Black Forest

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely lovely original circa 1880 Black forest carved wine bottle holder A very good looking and decorative piece of folk art from the ...

Category

1880s German Late Victorian Antique Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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Black Forest folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Black Forest folk art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Black Forest folk art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original folk art by Black Forest were created in the Victorian style in europe during the 19th century. Prices for Black Forest folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $900 and can go as high as $75,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,250.
Questions About Black Forest Folk Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Franz Anton Ketterer is believed to be the German clockmaker who invented the cuckoo clock, and he is also one of the founding fathers of the Black Forest clockmaking. Today there are many cuckoo clocks, but to be deemed an authentic Black Forest cuckoo is an honor that is bestowed to only those clocks where every essential part is handmade exclusively in the Black Forest region of Germany. Shop a collection of cuckoo clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.