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Antique ‘Black Forest’ Jardinière of Substantial Size

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Constructed in a well carved lindenwood, rising from quadripartite feet, naturalistically, representing branches, supporting a tree form central column dressed with two storks and supporting a carved rope dressed rectangular plant trough, profusely carved with fruiting vines, pears, oak leaves and doves, having an eagle surmount, Brienz, circa 1880. Dimensions: H: 50 in / 127 cm W: 30 in / 76 cm D: 28.5 in / 72 cm. Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. 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. Literature; ‘Swiss Carvings, The Art of the Black Forest’ by Arenski, Daniels and Daniels, published by The Antique Collectors Club 2004 for similar examples.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50 in (127 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)
  • Style:
    Black Forest (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 85821stDibs: LU95475016253

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