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Place of Origin: Swiss
Antique Vienna Bronze Bear with Blanket
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Vienna Bronze Bear with Blanket
Item e7280
A beautiful bronze statue of a wandering bear spreading out his blanket to rest. A hat and wal...
Category
Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Fine Carved Black Forest Statue of a Disabled Dog, Brienz circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fine Carved Black Forest Statue of a Disabled Dog, Brienz circa 1900
A very nice and fine Swiss wood carving. The disabled long hair terrier is re...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1960s De Sede Leather Turtle
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare turtle shaped ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede. Circa 1960s. Very heavy and well made. This fun and unique turtle shaped ottoman can be used as a sit...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
19th C Black Forest Hand-Carved Swiss Brienz Bear with Brass Holder
Located in Savannah, GA
This whimsical hand carved seated wooden brown bear holds a brass cup suitable for cigarettes, matches or even a small bouquet of flowers. Very detailed carving with tiny teeth and a...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Nice Wooden Carved Boxer Tobacco Box, Switzerland Ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Carved Tobacco Box with Boxer, Switzerland ca. 1900
An early 20th century wooden carved humidor from Switzerland featuring a boxer dog beside a three trunk on witch the top can be flipped back to open the tobacco storage. In front of the trunk is a carved hat which features as matches holder. Handcarved with detailed naturalistic details in the area of Brienz ca. 1900. This Swiss Black Forest carved humidor...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Swiss Early 20th Century Bear
Located in Charleston, SC
Carved Swiss early 20th century bear.
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures
Black Forest 1900s Carved Wooden Wall Hanging Ornament with Bear and Oval Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest carved wooden wall hanging ornament from the early 20th century, with bear motif and central mirror. Created during the early years of the 20th century, this Black Forest piece captures our attention with its charming depiction of a bear sitting on the branch of a tree shaped as deer antlers while the lower section showcases a petite oval mirror. With its rustic presence and skillful depiction, this Black Forest wall hanging...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Porcelain box by Édouard-Marcel SANDOZ
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Porcelain box by Édouard-Marcel SANDOZ
Beautiful porcelain box representing a Fennec fox in white with brown spots, Made by Théodore Haviland Porcelain, the model was created in 1921...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An imposing ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of an Ibex,
standing on a rocky outcrop with realistically carved ribbed antlers and rippling fur.
Category
1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Forest 1900s Carved Wooden Plaque with Chamois Motif, Foliage and Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest period carved wooden plaque from the early 20th century, with chamois motif, foliage and petite mirror. Hand-Carved in Switzerland during the early years of the 20th century, this wooden Black Forest plaque draws our attention with its chamois head emerging from an oval medallion, surrounded by scrolling leaves wrapped around a branch. The lower section showcases a petite oval mirror...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large Pair of Carved Black Forest Trophy Plaques depicting Deer, a Hare, and Fox
Located in London, GB
A pair of large black forest game plaques
Expertly carved in lindenwood, the shaped plaques, carved with oak leaves, depict a buck and a r...
Category
19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Antique 'Black Forest' Fox Stool
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' fox stool
Constructed in a very well patinated and carved lindenwood, the kneeling fox having glass eyes, with monochrome naturalistic highlights; the seat carved to resemble a mushroom.
Brienz Area, circa 1900
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.
Arenski, Jay, Simon Daniels, and Michael Daniels. Swiss Carvings: The Art of the 'Black Forrest', 1820-1940. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 2005, p. 140 (fig. 224). Illustrating a kneeling bear stool...
Category
19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Carved 'Black Forest' Drinks Cabinet on Stand
Located in London, GB
A magnificent 'Black Forest' carved
Drinks cabinet on stand
Hand-carved from Lindenwood, the drinks box of D-end shape carved in exquisite high relief...
Category
19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Black Forest Modeled Bear Piano Stool, Late 20th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
A fantastic hand carved bear piano stool with extendable seat. It was hand carved in Switzerland, Brienz, circa 1890’s. Original glass eyes.
Category
Early 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A ‘Black Forest’ walnut plaque of the “Lion of Lucerne”
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A ‘Black Forest’ walnut plaque of the “Lion of Lucerne”, of rectangular form with a recess showing a dying lion resting on two shields, the motto “Helvetiorum Fidei Ac Virtuti dei X ...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Carved Swiss Early 20th Century Bear
Located in Charleston, SC
Carved Swiss early 20th century bear.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Large Dramatic Swiss Alpine Antler & Horn Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic Swiss Alpine animal sculpture of a skull and its antlers / horns presented with a sober, modern sensibility and a refined rustic aesthetic.
Additional References: Taxide...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bone
19th Century Antique Black Forest Bear Stick Stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century black forest bear stick/umbrella stand constructed in linden wood, the stand consisting of a bear standing on his back legs with a front paw extended, with a naturalisti...
Category
1880s Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Swiss Carved 'Black Forest' Cattle Group
Located in London, GB
A black forest cattle group
Carved in lindenwood, the naturalistically carved swiss cow, calf and bull stand on an elliptical base of grass and rocky outc...
Category
19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Lapin bijou, Ring, Rabbit 1920s
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Édouard-Marcel SANDOZ (1881-1971) & SUSSE Fres (Fondeur) "Lapin bijou", a medal patina bronze sculpture shaping a rabbit, circa 1920.
For Sandoz lovers and collectors, this famous ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Hand-Carved Nutwood Owl Inkwell with Piercing Glass Eyes, circa 1900.
Located in Lisse, NL
Great condition and beautifully handcarved hand carved owl sculpture.
A true celebration of craftsmanship and symbolism, this exquisitely hand-carved owl inkwell...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Nutwood
Black Forest Bear holding a Gong, 19th Century.
By Black Forest
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting Swiss Black Forest carved bear, holding a gong and hammer, mounted on a carved rocky outcrop.
Batch 73 YZZZ 62138
Category
19th Century Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Softwood
Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Hand Carved in Switzerland, circa 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Handcarved in Switzerland circa 1930s.
A vintage statue of a strolling bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved and handpainted with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzerland ca. 1930s. A nice example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland.
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.
Measures:
Length: 11.02" (28 cm)
Width: 3.94" (10 cm)
Height: 6.69" (17 cm)
Literature Reference:
Peter F. Blackman, Black Forest Woodcarvings, Atglen 2009.
Jay Arenski, Simon and Michael Daniels, Swiss Carvings...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century 'Black Forest' Stick & Umbrella Stand Bear
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Swiss 'Black Forest' stick & umbrella stand in the form of a charming bear with inset glass eyes. Arms outstretched in a hug-like form the piece will fit perfectly in a front foyer or boot room...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Swiss Bear Glass Eyes
By Black Forrest
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Black Forest Linden wood naturalistically carved strolling bear with original glass eyes, crafted in Brienz. This exquisitely carved lindenwood piece features realistic details. A...
Category
19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Softwood
Swiss Black Forest Carved Owl With Glass Eyes, Early 1900s
Located in London, GB
A delightful decorative owl.
This finely hand carved Black Forest carved owl sculpture demonstrates incredible workmanship and attention to de...
Category
Early 1900s Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Figural Black Forest Nutcracker c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous late Victorian Black Forest Nutcracker beautifully carved with a fabulous rich dark colour and good bright patina.
The Monkey still...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle, perched on a tree stump with wings outspread and the head turned to the right, with black stain...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A superbly carved figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with great detail and retaining two large glass eyes.
The hinged lid opens to reveal an inner ink chamber...
Category
1890s Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Mid-Century Modern Leather Patchwork Turtle Pouf, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
19th Century Black Forest Bear Mother and Baby Set Hand Crafted
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Set of Two Hand Carved & Hand Painted Black Forest Bear Mother & Baby Figurines. 1800's.
Befit With Glass Beaded Eyes
Largest bear dimensions Height 16cm I Width: 30cm I Depth: 12cm
Category
19th Century Late Victorian Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Glass
Finely Carved Wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved wood chamois Brienz, Switzerland circa 1900.
A delicately handcarved wood sculpture of a chamois standing on a rocky base. A very detailed and natural carving excecuted by one of the Swiss woodcarvers from the area of Brienz, ca. 1900.
The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday objects and fine art sculptures, is found throughout Europe. The incentive to create not only useful but also aesthetically beautiful things, distinguishes the craftsman from the artist. In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Carved Walnut Tobacco or Cigar Box Humidor Great Poodle Dog
Located in Lisse, NL
Late 19th century, sizeable Swiss black forest table piece.
This finely carved Black Forest table piece brings a smile to everybody's face. This wonderful piece of craftsmanship fro...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Blue Glass Seagull Sculptures from the Movenpick Hotel in Zurick, Switzerland
By Roberto Niederer
Located in New York, NY
The seagulls were made specifically for the Movenpick Hotel by glass artist
Roberto Niederer's company, Glasi Hergiswil. The seagull being the logo ...
Category
1980s Vintage Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
A whimsical Swiss wood carving, a long hair terrier is begging with his masters hat besid...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
A large vintage statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarve...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Salt and Pepper Bowl with Wooden Carved Bear
Located in Berghuelen, DE
AAntique Salt and Pepper Bowl with Wooden Carved Bear
Item e7277
A small salt and pepper bowl made of pressed glass with tiny carved Black Forest ...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Item e7286
A nicely carved Black Forest bear desk set for small utensils. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1920. Very good ...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Bear Sculpture Composition
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a ranch or hunt cabin with this beautifully executed, antique bear sculpture composition. Hand carved in France circa 1920 from one piece of frui...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
A vintage statue of a Black Forest walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with na...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Horse, Black Forest, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Horse in front of a trough, carved wood, work of great finesse and delicacy
Good condition, restorations (almost invisible!) on the legs
Black Forest, similar to the work of Huggle...
Category
19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Dannhauer swiss Art deco bronze circa 1930 representing moose signed and sealed.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible DANNHAUER swiss art deco bronze circa 1930 representing moose.
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950
A vintage statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzerlan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Fine Carved Statue of a Staghound, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fine Carved Statue of a Staghound, circa 1920
A wooden carved statue of a staghound. It is carved as half relief out of one piece of nutwood. Made in Brienz, Switzerland circa 1920....
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Finely Carved Wood Chamois with Glass Vase, Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved wood chamois with glass vase, Brienz, circa 1900.
A delicately hand carved wood sculpture of a chamois standing on a rocky base with three stump which features an antique glass vase inset. A very detailed and natural carving excecuted by one of the Swiss woodcarvers from the area of Brienz, circa 1900.
The tradition of wood carving...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Blown Glass
19th Century Black Forest Cigar Holder of a Bear Holding a Barrel
Located in San Francisco, CA
the hand-carved standing bear with forward gaze and glass eyes holding a barrel for matches in front of a larger barrel for cigar storage; all over an oval carved base fitted with a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
19th Century 'Black Forest' Bear
Located in London, GB
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, Sw...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of Three 19th Century Black Forest Carvings
Located in Martlesham, GB
A set of three 19th century black forest carvings of bears in different poses, all three bears are in very good condition and having lovely crisp carving. Circa 1880.
Category
1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Black Forest Carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
A very rare superb quality 19th century black forest carving of an Arab riding a racing camel, the quality and execution of the carving is fabulou...
Category
1880s Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Monkey Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Black Forest carved monkey sculpture.
Category
19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Candle Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand carved candle holder/candlestick, circa 1900.
Black Forest sculptural art originates from the small mountain town Brienz, Switzerland co...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A pair of fine Black Forest hand carved linden wood bears, Swiss circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This delightful pair of Swiss/ German black forest carved linden wood seated bears is rarely available as an original pair. They are beautifully hand carved and are left and right ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Pair of Black Forest Carved Figures in the Form of Ibex and Chamois
Located in Central England, GB
A Pair of Black Forest Carved Figures in the form of Ibex and Chamois
This late 19th century Black Forest pair of finely carved linden wood figure...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swiss 19th Century Carved Wooden Cattle Attributed to Johann Huggler
By Johann Huggler
Located in London, GB
A pair of Black Forest cattle
attributed to Johann Huggler
Carved in lindenwood, the naturalistically carved Swiss cow, calf and bull stand on elliptical bases of grass and rocky...
Category
19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Swiss Wood-Carving, Family of Cows, Circa 1880-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Swiss carved Family of cows, Circa 1880-1900.
Exceptional Art of wood-carving.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Bear
By Black Forest
Located in London, GB
A large Black Forest bear in the form of stick stand on a rocky base with roaring expression, stained red tongue.
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Jean Pierre Helle, Driftwood Sculpture, circa 1970
By Jean-Pierre Helle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean Pierre Helle, (1944-2015), driftwood sculpture, circa 1970.
Coming from the artist studio.
Category
1970s Brutalist Vintage Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Driftwood
Jean Pierre Helle, Driftwood Sculpture
By Jean-Pierre Helle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean Pierre Helle, (1944-2015), driftwood sculpture representing a horse.
Category
1970s Brutalist Vintage Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Driftwood
