Finely Carved Late 19th Century Linden Wood Black Forest Cow, Possibly Huggler

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Finely Carved Late 19th Century Linden Wood Black Forest Cow, Possibly Huggler

About the Item

A finely carved late 19th century linden wood Black Forest cow, possibly by The Huggler family, Switzerland. This superbly carved and realistic figure is depicted standing calmly on a naturalistic carved base, the representation of the face and fur typical of the fine work the Brienz area produced. The small village of Brienz in The Swiss Alps is renowned for superbly and finely carved linden wood figures of farm and domestic animals that integrated into Swiss life such as the cow, as well as many other types of carvings. Even today the cow is a common sight in gardens and yards throughout Switzerland and the cowbell soothing to the ear. The carvings from the Brienz region were known for being superbly naturalistic and realistic with wonderful depiction of fur, feathers etc. and from being carved from one piece of wood, often from lime or linden wood. These figures are finely carved with superb detail of their fur, faces, legs and tails etc. and this being typical of Black Forest carved figures. The Huggler family were one of a few families from this area of Switzerland who produced these types of animal carvings, The Hugglers undoubtedly being thought of as the most celebrated carvers from the area producing five generations of excellent carvers beginning with Kaspar Huggler (1806-1846) and later Johann (the ‘Carving King’) who was considered the most important carver as well as many other members of the family. We have suggested these figures may be carvings by The Huggler family as these have undoubtedly been crafted by expert craftsmen due to their fine quality. This carving is in excellent condition for age and can go straight into a home or collection.

Dimensions:
Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Suffolk, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: LVS10801stDibs: LU1049011969381