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Black Forest Folk Art Carved Wood Chamois Head with Real Horns, 19th Century

$960
£733.97
€845.39
CA$1,345.25
A$1,501.85
CHF 786.95
MX$18,384.12
NOK 9,994.23
SEK 9,423.29
DKK 6,309.21
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About the Item

A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art chamois head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely one of the Folk Art items made in the 1850s. In remarkably good as found condition. See pictures. Real horns to this wonderful carving. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. A nice addition to any room, man cave, hunters loge or cabin. One part of the Ear repaired but this is old-age. See pictures.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Black Forest (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1852
  • Condition:
    Repaired: at the ear but this is old-age. 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.
  • Seller Location:
    Nuernberg, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RegF_Bo5_88MM71stDibs: LU3998132823462

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