Antique Wooden Statue of Wilhelm Tell, Brienz circa 1900

About the Item

Antique Wooden Statue of Wilhelm Tell, Brienz circa 1900 A nice handcarved wooden statue featuring Wilhelm Tell and his son. It is a classical carving art made in Brienz, Switzerland circa 1900. Wilhelm Tell is a legendary Swiss freedom fighter. His story is dated to the year 1307. Since the end of the 19th century, Tell has been considered the national hero of Switzerland. The wood carving tradition 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: Width: 2.76" (7 cm) Height: 5.71" (14.5 cm) Depth: 1.97" (5 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: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)

Style:

Black Forest (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

Switzerland

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1900s

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: e68731stDibs: LU988734836252

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