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Place of Origin: Swiss
Modernist Abstract Figural Sculpture in Brushed Pewter Manner of Willi Gutmann
Located in New York, NY
This charming Modernist Abstract Figural Sculpture in Brushed Pewter Manner of Willi Gutmann originates from Switzerland, Circa 1970. Features a rectilin...
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1970s Modern Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Pewter

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...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Large Black Forest Poacher with Chamois
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Poacher with Chamois 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 ...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s Item e7313 An antique cast bronze cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its ...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Bronze

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.
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s Item e7309 An antique handforged cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its original brown lea...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Metal

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carving of a Stag and Tree Nut Dish
Located in Stamford, CT
Sweet little Black Forest carving of a stag standing near a pine tree next to a brass lined nut or candy dish. Some writing bottom front in white is too worn for me to make out, prob...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

Magnificent Carved Black Forest Monkey Gong, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and scarce find, this wonderful large Black Forest Monkey was hand carved circa 1890 with superb quality detail and retaining two glass ...
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1890s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz around 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz around 1920s A nicely carved Black Forest bear. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1920. Very good condition. Heigt of the bear: 11.02'...
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1920s Black Forest Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Willi Huggler Brutalist Style Carved Wood Mask
By Willi Huggler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved grotesque wood mask with pierced eyes, very hooked nose, cigar between very crooked bone teeth. Label on verso reads, “Willi Huggler (Swiss, 1925...
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20th Century Tribal Swiss Sculptures

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Bone, Wood

Antique Leather Strap with Six Brass Bells, Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Leather Strap with Six Brass Bells, Switzerland ca. 1900s Item e6991 An antique leather strap with six brass bells from the swiss Alps manufactured ca. 1900. These bells are ...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Triangular Footed Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Each planter has a concrete leg at each corner of the planter which allows the planter to float a couple of inc...
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1960s Modern Vintage Swiss Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Handmade and Painted Diorama Figures of a Village Farm Scene, Christmas Decor
Located in valatie, NY
Handmade and Hand Painted Diorama Figures of a Village Farm Scene, Christmas Decoration. Eleven piece diorama with a pastoral scene of animals, people and trees. Includes: a bull, sh...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Sculptures

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Paper

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...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Thermometer with Bear
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Thermometer with Bear Item e7302 A finely carved Black Forest desk set with a bear sitting next to a thermometer. A great example of the art of woodworki...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Deer
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Black Forest hand carved figure of a Chamois deer, bending down to eat foliage. The carving is lovely and in very good condition for its age.
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19th Century Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Fruitwood

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Mantel Clock with Cherubs and Bird
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your buffet or mantel with this monumental antique fruitwood clock. Crafted in Switzerland, circa 1860, the masterpiece time keeper features two hand carved seated cherubs holding a grape basket with a duck, frog and reed decor underneath. The center face has blue enamel roman numbers, and the clock mechanism has been cleaned and checked by our clock expert, and is in very good working order. This important clock...
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Mid-19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Enamel

Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Deer or Elk Head Wall Plaque or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed antique wall sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been done in Switzerland in approximately 1890 in the period Black F...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Softwood

Pair of 19th Century Swiss Carved Black Forest Trophy Plaques Hunting Deer Stag
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stunning craftsmanship! This pair of 19th century Black Forest hunting Trophy plaques from Brienz Switzerland. Fully carved from solid ...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

Large Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Wooden strolling bear handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930 A large antique statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with na...
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Mid-20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Large Brutalist Bust of a Man in the Style of Alberto Giacometti 1950s
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Hannover, DE
This rare artistic and head of a man comes from the estate of a wealthy art collection. The execution of this masterpiece is extraordinary, as this life-sized work of art was put tog...
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1950s Brutalist Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Pottery

20th Century Swiss Charles Reussner Bronze Bird Sculpture
Located in Burton, TX
This powerful 20th Century Swiss Bronze Bird Sculpture is the work of French artist Charles Reussner (1886-1961). Reussner was well known and highly sought out for his sculptures. Th...
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20th Century Swiss Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

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...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood, Blown Glass

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Brush
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century hand carved bear brush from Switzerland. The bear is expertly hand carved and has a very whimsical look. Such an adorable souvenir, these were small tokens travel...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Fruitwood

19th Century black forest carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
A wonderful and unique 19th Century black forest carving of an elderly man sitting on a tree trunk holding a newspaper, the front of the tree trunk encased behind a circular glass wi...
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

19th Century black forest carving
19th Century black forest carving
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19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family
By Walter Mäder
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' Dog Group The naturalistically carved limewood group shows the bitch couchant and her three playful pups; glass eyes are used in all the figures, in the manner of Walter Mäder...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Mid-century modern abstract bronze sculpture in the style of Hans Arp 1964
By Hans Arp
Located in Renens, CH
Beautiful abstract bronze sculpture in the style of Hans Arp 1886-1967 Signed E.Stöcklin and dated 64.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

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...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

A Black Forest linden wood model of a hawk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Black Forest linden wood model of a hawk, standing with wings folded, on a rocky outcrop. Swiss, circa 1910.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Mid Century Schläppi divisible mannequin - Switzerland Circa 1960s
By Schlappi
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid Century Schläppi divisible mannequin - Switzerland Circa 1960s Collectible - Sculptur decoration Scratches and marks - See Photos Measures : 84x35cm H:70cm Wear consistent with...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Sculptures

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Metal

19th Century black forest carving of a fox
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely ornate 19th Century black forest carving of a fox, sitting cross legged reading a book, the fox wearing a jacket and seems to be sitting on a rock with various foliage and a...
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

Large Silver, Quartz and Glass Model of an Owl Attributed to Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
Large silver, quartz and glass model of an owl attributed to Asprey Swiss, c. 1975 Height 71cm, width 28cm, depth 30cm This exceptional owl sculpture, crafted around 1975, is attrib...
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20th Century Swiss Sculptures

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Quartz, Vermeil, Silver

Large Black Forest Model of the Lion of Lucerne Dated 1867
By Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Black Forest model of the Lion of Lucerne dated 1867, after Bertel Thorvaldsen, carved from stained linden wood, the dying lion depicted beside two c...
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1860s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

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...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Large Silver, Amethyst and Quartz Model of an Eagle Attributed to Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
Large silver, amethyst and quartz model of an eagle attributed to Asprey Swiss, c. 1970 Height 42cm, width 50cm, depth 35cm This stunning sculpture, attributed to Asprey, the renown...
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20th Century Modern Swiss Sculptures

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Amethyst, Quartz, Vermeil, Silver

"Eye" Glazed Ceramic & Glass Sculpture by Pierre Eggli, Switzerland, ca. 1980
Located in Geneva, CH
Unique glazed ceramic and glass sculpture "Eye" by Pierre Eggli, Switzerland ca. 1980s Signed engraved on the base Measure: Diameter 28 cm Very good condition.
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1980s Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Ceramic, Glass

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Hunt Trophies Sculptures, Set of 4
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a ranch or hunting lodge with this suite of elegant antique Black Forest wall plaques. Carved in France circa 1870, and built of walnut wood, each plaque is octagonal in sha...
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Mid-19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

Black Forest Swiss 1900s Carved Wooden Fragment with Bear Motif and Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest period carved wooden fragment from the early 20th century, with bear motif. hand carved in Switzerland during the turn of the century, this wooden fragment features a ...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

A Fine ‘Black Forest’ Walnut Eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine ‘Black Forest’ walnut eagle, shown perched on a rocky outcrop with the wings raised and the head turned to the right, Swiss, circa 1880.   
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1880s Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

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...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Mirror, Wood

19th century Swiss limewood carving of a man playing an instrument circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
A Black Forest hand-carved limewood figure portrays a young man from the medieval period dressed in a cloaked tunic and open-toed boots playing a set of traditional Swiss bagpipes ca...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Fruitwood

Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base by Jean Jacques Porret, 1985
By Jean-Jacques Porret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist bronze sculpture by Jean-Jacques Porret depicting an abstract figure standing on a marble base. *Signed and dated by Jean Jacques Porret (1985). Dimensions: 11"H x 10"W x 7"D
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1980s Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Carved Wood 3rd Station of the Cross, 'Jesus Falls’, Switzerland
Located in Buffalo, NY
19th century carved wood 3rd station of the cross, 'JESUS FALLS’ carved in Switzerland, recently acquired from Holy Angels Church located in Buffalo New Yo...
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Canterbury
Located in New York, NY
Intricately carved Black Forest Canterbury or magazine rack. Designed in a swirled leaf pattern with horned grotesque figures on each corner.
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Hardwood

Large Abstract Bronze sculpture by Maurice Perrenoud
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large abstract Bronze sculpture by Maurice Perrenoud (1914 - 2007), Switzerland 1970s. Strong sharp & bold shapes made in solid dark patinated bronze with exposed line structure to h...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Bronze

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...
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Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Sculptures

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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.
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Early 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved ca. 1930s, Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved ca. 1930s, Brienz A large statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzer...
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1930s Black Forest Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

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...
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1880s Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Hardwood

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...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Black Forest Wood Carving of a Mountain Goat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming small ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of a mountain goat and her kids.    
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1890s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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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...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Casted Bronze Cow Bell Made in Switzerland, ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large and heavy casted bronze cow bell manufactured in Switzerland around 1930. The antique bell features high relief motifs of farm animals, human heads and foliages. The bell com...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Bronze

Terracotta women by Carl Angst
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Terracotta signed and dated C .A ngst 38 Swiss artist period art nouveau and Art Deco
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1930s Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Terracotta

Mid-Century Modern Leather Patchwork Turtle Pouf, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good vintage condition.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Leather

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...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

19th century Black Forest figure group "Bear Attacking Man" circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
19th Century Black Forest Figure Group "Bear Attacking Man" This brilliantly composed and carved walnut black forest figure group is most unusual. It depicts a large bear rearing up...
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19th Century Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

19th century pair of horticultural Black Forest figures, circa 1850
Located in Central England, GB
19th Century Pair of Antique Horticultural Black Forest Figures These very fine examples are of exhibition quality. Their scale, modelling, and superb artistry of carving are rare and difficult to find on the open market. They depict two rural figures and are of a large scale. The first is an 18th century male gardener dressed in typical European costume walking through trees and foliage whilst pushing a rustic wheelbarrow into which he is collecting cut flowers. The second figure in this remarkable pair is a flower girl who is also dressed in a typical period style, and she is carrying an assortment of woven baskets that are full of cut flowers. She is on her way to the market to set out her stall and sell her wares. She is depicted on a rural hillside heavily laden and carrying a tall stick...
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19th Century Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century, Black Forest Carved Oak Newel Post Finial Form of a Dog w/ Shield
Located in Atlanta, GA
A highly expressive and deeply carved Black Forest figural newel post finial, dating to the late 19th century, rendered in dense, dark-stained oak. The sculpture takes the form of a seated dog or wolf with alert upright ears, finely incised facial detailing, and an open mouth showing stylized teeth. The animal sits upright on its haunches, holding in its forepaws a heraldic-style shield with a central boss and four bosses at the quadrants, as well as ring-turned accents simulating bolts or fittings. Its claws are sharply delineated and muscular tension is suggested through the modeling of the forelimbs and chest. The sculpture rests on a squared plinth base, likely modified for later display, though originally designed as a finial for a stair newel post...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Oak

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear musician Statue
By Brienz Switzerland
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear musician Statue with glass eyes
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Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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