Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13

Large Black Forest Poacher with Chamois

About the Item

A very large wooden handcarved poacher statue. The poacher is on his way back from the hunt with a hunted chamois on his back. The hand-made sculpture was executed ca. 1900 in the area of Brienz, Swizerland. Measures: Width 23.62" (60cm) Height 53.94" (137cm) Depth 19.69" (50cm) Please contact us for an individual shipping cost calculation. 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 dealing in Black Forest woodcarvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are displayed in a 100 years old barn in southern Germany which we have remodeled ourselves. Antique pieces have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship worldwide, perfectly packed and with money back guarantee. This qualifies us as your preferred partner for Black Forest and antique art.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53.94 in (137 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Style:
    Black Forest (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition - please contact us for a detailed report.
  • Seller Location:
    Berghuelen, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: e62631stDibs: LU988721332562
More From This SellerView All
  • Large Black Forest Woodcarving Ibex Sculpture, Austria, circa 1920
    Located in Berghuelen, DE
    An antique early 20th century wooden carved sculpture of an ibex. Handcarved in lindenwood with naturalistic details - most probably in Austria around 1900. On the rocky base with a ...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Animal Sculptures

    Materials

    Wood

  • Large Wooden Black Forest Bear Flower Stand, Handcarved in Brienz 1900s
    Located in Berghuelen, DE
    Large Wooden Black Forest Bear Flower Stand, Handcarved in Brienz 1900s A antique statue of a standing bear flower stand. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic det...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

    Materials

    Wood

  • Finely Carved Wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1920
    Located in Berghuelen, DE
    Finely carved wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1920 A delicately handcarved wood sculpture of a chamois. A very detailed and natural carving excecuted by one of the Swiss woodcarvers from the area of Brienz, circa 1920. 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 Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

    Materials

    Wood

  • 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 Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

    Materials

    Wood

  • Rustic Black Forest Root Wood Hunter, circa 1920
    Located in Berghuelen, DE
    Rustic Black Forest Root Wood Hunter ca. 1920 A rustic wooden hunter statue with deer. It was carved out of a piece of root wood. Germany, Black Forest,...
    Category

    Early 20th Century German Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Wood

  • Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
    Located in Berghuelen, DE
    A whimsical Swiss wood carving. A long hair terrier is begging with his masters hat beside a basket. Handcarved ca. 1900 in Switzerland in the area...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

    Materials

    Wood

You May Also Like
  • Large Hand Carved Black Forest Standing Stag Deer Sculpture with Huge Antlers
    Located in Hamilton, Ontario
    This quite large and well executed carving is unsigned by the artist, but presumed to have been done in Eastern Europe in circa 1900 in the period Black Forest style. This large carv...
    Category

    Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

    Materials

    Softwood

  • Pair of Large Scale Swiss Black Forest Carved Couchant Hunting Dogs
    Located in London, by appointment only
    Loyal and watchful, this fabulous pair of Black Forest hounds, of excellent size and quality, are patiently waiting for their new home. The Black...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

    Materials

    Wood

  • Classic Antique Black Forest Carved Bracket with Stag’s Head
    Located in Bridgeport, CT
    Antique black forest hand-carved stag’s mounted on the support with an oak leaf surround. With a shaped top shelf with canted corners. Excellent detailing ...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

    Materials

    Wood

  • Large Hand Carved Black Forest Military Soldier & His Horse Under a Shade Tree
    Located in Hamilton, Ontario
    This well executed carving is unsigned by the artist, but presumed to have been done in Eastern Europe in circa 1940 in the Black Forest style. The carving depicts a military soldier holding a 'Tommy...
    Category

    Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

    Materials

    Softwood

  • 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

    Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

    Materials

    Wood

  • Quality Carved Small Black Forest Sculpture of an Alert Hunter with Rifle & Dog
    Located in Lisse, NL
    Beautiful quality and condition, early 20th century hunting sculpture. This wonderful little Black Forest sculpture is the ideal gift for yourself o...
    Category

    Early 20th Century German Black Forest Mounted Objects

    Materials

    Wood

Recently Viewed

View All