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Lot of Three Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1960s

$340per set
£259.54per set
€298.36per set
CA$478.44per set
A$532.05per set
CHF 279.44per set
MX$6,504.80per set
NOK 3,482.12per set
SEK 3,282.70per set
DKK 2,226.74per set

About the Item

A beautiful Austrian 1960s - 1970s carved wood bird lot, polychrome painted, wire feet, wooden base all with glass eyes. These are made in the style of the antique wooden Viechtauer Area Birds. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century when unemployment was increasing in the alp regions and people began to carve toys and decoration pieces to survive their hard life. This is a beautiful folkart collectible to display at a shelf in the hallway, house or Lodge. Found at an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the largest item seen on the first picture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.13 in (10.5 cm)Width: 4.38 in (11.13 cm)Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Black Forest (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s to 1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. With minor signs of wear as expected with age and use. Obviously this item is not new, so please check all photos before purchase. Little part of the tail repaired or missing on two of these birds, like you can see in the pictures.
  • Seller Location:
    Nuernberg, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RegJ_16120_me_set1stDibs: LU3998146497512

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