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Folk Art For Sale
Creator: Black Forest
Creator: Black Forrest
Creator: Hermann Steiner
Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century
By Hermann Steiner
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th century The wooden carved relief shows a grandfather with grandson on his lap. The granddaughter is sitting on the chair and hides a...
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Late 19th Century Italian Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century
Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century

Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century

Black Forest Carved Swiss Entry Mirror with Climbing Bears
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large Swiss Black Forest carved entry or hall mirror with climbing bears both sides and pine boughs with pine cones at top and bottom. Carved by Swiss mas...
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2010s Swiss Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Other

Black Forest Carved Swiss Entry Mirror with Climbing Bears
Black Forest Carved Swiss Entry Mirror with Climbing Bears

Black Forest Carved Swiss Entry Mirror with Climbing Bears

Black Forest Mantle Carving "Antler's Clash"
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss Black Forest mantle carving of two fighting stags. Great mangle carving piece. Part of the Brienz Collection but not published. Period: circa 1920 ...
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1920s Swiss Black Forest Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Mantle Carving "Antler's Clash"
Black Forest Mantle Carving "Antler's Clash"

Black Forest Mantle Carving "Antler's Clash"

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Walking bear pen holder and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," plate 92a. Book included. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s it had become the driving force for this industry. Swiss wood carvers became world renown and featured at many international exhibitions. Period: 1900 Origin: Switzerland Size: 4" H x 7" W Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Black Forest, Brienz Collection, Carvings, Bears, Inkwells, Desk Accessories...
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

19th Century Black Forest Carved Dinner Gong
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century Swiss Black Forest carved brass dinner gong suspended by two trees each having a carved climbing bear. Very neat and unique piece of Bla...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Dinner Gong
19th Century Black Forest Carved Dinner Gong

19th Century Black Forest Carved Dinner Gong

Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
The Hunter attributed to the Huggler's (1834-1912) Of Brienz - a small town in Bernese Oberland, Canton Bern Switzerland. A carving of a huntsman holding a cock pheasant. This appear...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Walnut

Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler
Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler

Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler

Black Forest Carved Candle Holder
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest candle holder with tree and standing chamois. Part of the Brienz Collection but not published. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Swi...
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Candle Holder
Black Forest Carved Candle Holder

Black Forest Carved Candle Holder

Late 19th century Black Forest Dog Sculpture, 1890s
By Black Forest
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful hand arved wooden statue representing a cocker spaniel with glass eyes. Black Forest, Austrian work dating from the end of the 19th century. Carved from a single piec...
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1890s Austrian Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 19th century Black Forest Dog Sculpture, 1890s
Late 19th century Black Forest Dog Sculpture, 1890s

Late 19th century Black Forest Dog Sculpture, 1890s

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved chair having bear on fallen log. Carved bear on lifting seat which once had a music box. Part of the Brienz collection pla...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair

Black Forest Carved Bird Plaque
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss carved walnut plaque with game bird and two chicks with vine and leaf design. Part of the Brienz Collection but not published. Period: circ...
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1920s Swiss Black Forest Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Bird Plaque
Black Forest Carved Bird Plaque

Black Forest Carved Bird Plaque

Pair Black Forest Carved Hanging Game Plaques
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Matched pair of Black Forest linden wood hanging game plaques. One with chamois and grouse, the other red stag and fox. Both complete with rifle and game ...
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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pair Black Forest Carved Hanging Game Plaques
Pair Black Forest Carved Hanging Game Plaques

Pair Black Forest Carved Hanging Game Plaques

19th Century Black Forest Carved Cabinet
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss carved china cabinet. Front door has bear paying accordion. Mother and father dancing together as cub plays close by. Two bears supporting shelves. Two drawers for flatware. Be...
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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Cabinet
19th Century Black Forest Carved Cabinet

19th Century Black Forest Carved Cabinet

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved chair having bear on fallen log. Carved bear on lifting seat which once had a music box. Part of the Brienz collection pla...
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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss carved black Forest shaggy dog inkwell with pen holder. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the ...
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss bear with log pen rest and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," plate 93a. Book included. In the 1800’s the wood carving...
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

Antique circa 1880 Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved and Painted Whip Hook
By Black Forest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, stunning, original circa 1880 Swiss made Black Forest wood, whip hooks which has the original paint This is a fine exa...
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1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique circa 1880 Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved and Painted Whip Hook
Antique circa 1880 Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved and Painted Whip Hook

Antique circa 1880 Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved and Painted Whip Hook

Lovely Late Victorian circa 1880 Hand Carved Black Forest Wine Bottle Holder
By Black Forest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely lovely original circa 1880 Black forest carved wine bottle holder A very good looking and decorative piece of folk art from the ...
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1880s German Late Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Lovely Late Victorian circa 1880 Hand Carved Black Forest Wine Bottle Holder
Lovely Late Victorian circa 1880 Hand Carved Black Forest Wine Bottle Holder

Lovely Late Victorian circa 1880 Hand Carved Black Forest Wine Bottle Holder

Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss carved match holder with a cat with glass eyes seated beside a pitcher. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the...
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder
Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder

Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder

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Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

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