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Pair of 19th-century Limewood Carvings of Romantic Tyrolean Scenes

$1,100
£841.31
€962.79
CA$1,565.60
A$1,695.09
CHF 901.20
MX$20,443.96
NOK 11,333.12
SEK 10,565.69
DKK 7,190.84

About the Item

Romance is in the air—make that Alpine air—with these two hand carved wood plaques. They depict a pair of romantic, bucolic scenes, and likely originated from Switzerland or the Tyrolean region of Austria/Germany. These types of carvings are characteristic of late 19th-century Alpine folk art. They’re made of carved limewood (also known as linden wood), a material prized by carvers for its soft, smooth and malleable qualities. And these are housed within dark, possibly ebonized, wooden frames accented with a gold-tone inner edge. The left-hand scene features a traditionally dressed man and woman who are outdoors. The man is seated on a bench, and the woman is standing behind him, covering his eyes with her hands in a playful gesture. A hat rests on the bench beside him. The right-hand carving likewise features a traditionally dressed man and woman. They are sitting on a stone bench under a tree. The man is looking up at the woman, who holds a small bouquet of flowers. The text carved into the front of the bench reads "J' hab' Di gern", which is a Bavarian or Austrian dialect phrase meaning "I like you" or "I am fond of you,” in any case, a term of affection. Pieces like this were often sold to tourists visiting the region during the 19th century. Can you hear the yodeling? Unsigned
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The condition is consistent with age. Please view all photos.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5199240319122

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