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19th Century 'Black Forest' Bear

About the Item

A 'Black Forest' Bear In naturalistically carved lindenwood, having glass eyes, head tilted aloft, prowls on all fours. From the Brienz Area. 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 employed as woodcarvers, to supply the tourist trade to Switzerland with mementos of the tour. A museum devoted entirely to the art of wood carving may be visited today. Literature; 'Swiss Carvings, The Art of the Black Forest' by Arenski, Daniels and Daniels, published by The Antique Collectors Club 2004 shows similar examples.

Dimensions:
Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
Style:
Black Forest (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Carved
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1890
Condition:
Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 89361stDibs: LU95479913801

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