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Large Group of Carved Cattles with Glass Vase Inset, Brienz ca. 1890

About the Item

Large Group of Carved Cattles with Glass Vase Inset, Brienz ca. 1890 A rare group of naturalistically carved cattles - bull, female cattle and young cattle standing around a stump. Original glass vase inset in the stump. Height without glass: 17.7' inches (45 cm). Masterly carved in Brienz, Switzerland ca. 1890. The tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were looking for new employment opportunities. They used their skills from traditional crafts, carving everyday objects and sculptures, and created a new business. Many woodcarvers where trained in the 'School of Wood Carving, Brienz' which was established in 1884. Around 1900 the woodcarving industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy people from all over the word visited the area and took their woodcarving souvenirs home. Today some companies, like 'Huggler Holzbildhauerei' still exist and build traditional sculptures. artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are on display in a century-old barn in southern Germany, which we renovated ourselves. Antiques have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship worldwide, perfectly packaged and with a money back guarantee. This allows us to be your preferred partner for the Black Forest and ancient art. Measures: Width: 15.75" (40 cm) Height: 22.05" (56 cm) Depth: 11.42" (29 cm) Literature Reference: Peter F. Blackman, Black Forest Woodcarvings, Atglen 2009 Jay Arenski, Simon and Michael Daniels, Swiss Carvings - The Art of the Black Forest 1820 - 1940, Woodbridge 2005

Dimensions:

Height: 22.05 in (56 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 11.42 in (29 cm)

Style:

Black Forest (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Cut Glass,Wood,Carved

Place of Origin:

Switzerland

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1890

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.

Seller Location:

Berghuelen, DE

Reference Number:

Seller: e61541stDibs: LU988736970922

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