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Rare Model Swiss Black Forest Bear Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Rare and Unique Model From our Black Forest collection, we are delighted to introduce this rare example Swiss Black Forest Bear Tobacco Jar. The Bear Tobacco Jar carved from Linden ...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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3 carved Black Forest miniature Bears 1910s Germany
By Black Forest
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Three carved Black Forest Bears . In different poses . one sitting with a Aluminum pot .one lying down . and one standing on all Four ....
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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Bear holding a Gong, 19th Century.
By Black Forest
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting Swiss Black Forest carved bear, holding a gong and hammer, mounted on a carved rocky outcrop. Batch 73 YZZZ 62138
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19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Softwood

Swiss Black Forest Eagle Carving 'Taking Flight'
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Fine Swiss Black Forest eagle carving of substantial size. The eagle beautifully carved with exceptional detail throughout perched upon a rocky outcrop w...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Bear
By Black Forest
Located in London, GB
A large Black Forest bear in the form of stick stand on a rocky base with roaring expression, stained red tongue.
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Walnut

Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Fine and rare Swiss Black Forest carved St. Bernard Dog relaxed laying down with its head resting. The figure carved from a single piece of wood beautifully sculptured with a natural...
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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

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This charming antique Black Forest inkstand dates from circa 1880. Beautifully modelled, hand carved from linden wood, with mother and baby bear on a naturalistically carved rocky outcrop. The inkwells are in the form of a pair of tree trunks with fluted glass wells with carved lids and a useful pen tray in front. Condition: In excellent condition. As an antique item, it shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the inkstand displays beautifully. Dimensions in cm: Height 15 cm x Width 23 cm x Depth 14 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 6 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 5 inches History of Black Forest Carving The idea behind the success of Brienz wood carving was quite simple. After a disastrous famine in 1816 in the Brienz area people were forced to find new areas of revenues. Driven by the need to create jobs in the Bernese Oberland, an economically underdeveloped region, the Swiss government encouraged the existing resource of timber industry to liaise with the traditional wooden craftsmanship. It took some time to improve from home requirements to sophisticated designed arts but the process was supported by the rising amount of tourists visiting the region. Christian Fischer and other founders Christian Fischer (1790-1848) started self-taught from simple turneries (carved bowls and other articles of daily use) to unsophisticated regional animals and people. Due to his success and the interest of the tourists, other carvers started also following his idea of carving the pristine naturalism. The Swiss government supported these start-ups with additional training of apprentices at special trade school. Brienz School of Wood Carving In 1884 the "School of Wood Carving, Brienz" was founded. It became an important educational institution to strengthen and develop the artistic backgrounds and exhibit an area of creativity. During the years of war in the 20th century, the demand for wooden sculptures came to rest and led to the re-orientation in areas such as toys and carvings for constructions. Beyond that the Brienz wood carving articles had to face an enormous competition from abroad. The School of Wood Carving had to get through difficult economic times but in the late 1970s wood carving enjoyed a renaissance. A lot of young people searched for elemental jobs and added a new value to school education. Today Brienz School of Wood Carving is combined with the education of turner, basket makers and coopers. The school still claims high-quality standards and follows old principles with regard to future perspectives. Wild animals At all times wild animals fascinate people. The highland around Brienz has large variety of different wild animals. Bears are among the most popular models for carvers. On the one hand bears are easy to cut and on the other hand they have a strong symbolized image. The enthusiasm for bears in art...
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Fine 'Black Forest' Linden Wood Model of a Standing Bull, Swiss, circa 1890
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Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Bear Fruit Bowl Swiss Circa 1900
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Black Forest Carved Bear Swiss Circa 1890
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Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Black Forest carved bear. Fine hand carved detail with original glass eyes. Linden wood. Dimensions: H 27.5cm W 44cm D 14cm Origin: Swiss Date: Circa 1890.
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Black Forest Carved Bear Swiss Circa 1890
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Finely Carved Black Forest Group of Mother and Pup Swiss, Circa 1900
By Black Forest
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A finely carved "Black Forest" group depicting a resting mother and her young puppy alert to a sound in the distance. Dimensions: H 11cm, W 26cm, D 18cm Origin: Swiss Date: Circa...
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Black Forest Seated Dog Swiss, Circa 1900
By Black Forest
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A finely carved "Black Forest" Dog obediently seated and awaiting his masters orders. Dimensions: H 17.5cm W 7cm D 15cm Origin: Swiss Date: Circa 1900 Item number: 0207...
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Black Forest Seated Dog Swiss, Circa 1900
Black Forest Seated Dog Swiss, Circa 1900
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Antique German Black Forest Hand Carved Wood Stag, circa 1890
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Black Forest sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Black Forest sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Black Forest sculptures, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Prices for Black Forest sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $557 and can go as high as $19,445, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,950.
Questions About Black Forest Sculptures
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Franz Anton Ketterer is believed to be the German clockmaker who invented the cuckoo clock, and he is also one of the founding fathers of the Black Forest clockmaking. Today there are many cuckoo clocks, but to be deemed an authentic Black Forest cuckoo is an honor that is bestowed to only those clocks where every essential part is handmade exclusively in the Black Forest region of Germany. Shop a collection of cuckoo clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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