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Large Black Forest Deer Sculpture
Located in Austin, TX
A large Black Forest deer or stag of carved wood, in a standing pose, on platform base. Featuring
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Paint, Wood

Late 19th Century Swiss Carved Wood Black Forest over Door Carving with Monkeys
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Finely carved black forest carving. Signed by the artist, late 19th century. Good condition with
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

19th Century Large Swiss Folk Art Carving of a Leaping Bull
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very large and extremely imposing 19 century Swiss folk art carving of a Leaping Bull. Formerly
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

Antique Black Forest Thermometer with Carved Dwarf
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Black Forest wooden carved thermometer with dwarf executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. displaying
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Master Carving of a "Cow and Calf."
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique late 19th century swiss master carving of a "Cow and Calf." Signed, "Interlaken, Suisse.".
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Carved American Bald Eagle
Located in London, GB
eagle is a Black Forest carving, from the 19th Century. The tradition of Black Forest carvings began in
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Swiss Oak Wood Cylinder Music Box, 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Swiss Oak Wood Cylinder Music Box with handle on stepped based and scroll relief carvings, 19th
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Oak

Monumental 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carving of a Great Dane Dog
Located in London, GB
the tour. A museum devoted entirely to the art of wood carving may be visited today. Literature
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Bear Carving
Located in High Point, NC
19th century carving of a bear climbing a tree. It is hand-carved and has wonderful detail and
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Swiss Marquetry Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
This unusual cabinet was most like likely made in Switzerland or Austria. Beautifully made of
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Cabinets

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Cherry, Pearwood

Late 19th Century Swiss Carved Cuckoo Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 19th century Swiss cuckoo clock with finely carved ‘Black Forest’ type carving and an
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall Clocks

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Wood

19th Century Swiss Alpine Squirrel Coat or Hat Hook
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 19th-century Swiss Alpine wood carving is a true testament to the artistry and
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Adirondack Hat Racks and Stands

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Walnut

Antique Pair Swiss Walnut Marquetry inlaid Hall Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb pair of antique 19th Century Swiss carved walnut and marquetry inlaid hall chairs
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Chairs

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Walnut

Richly Carved 19th Century Escabelle Chair from Switzerland
Located in Dallas, TX
the cartouche is a stylized dolphin that rest upon volute feet. This 19th century Swiss escabelle
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Renaissance Chairs

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood and Crystal Flower Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
attributed to a 19th century wood turner, Christian Fischer, from Brienz, Switzerland, where these carved
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Vases

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Crystal

Antique Swiss Carved Wood Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Side chair with antique joinery and old world carving Three chairs available.    
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Antique 19th Century Side Chairs

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Wood

Rare Pair of Original circa 1880 Black Forest Carved Wood Wine Bottle Holders
By Brienz Switzerland
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
wood hand carved 19th century wine bottle holders This pair are exquisite from top to bottom, the
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Serving Pieces

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Wood

Antique Carved Inkwell, Swiss Milk Cow, Late 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This intriguing Black Forest inkwell has been meticulously hand carved from wood and dates to 19th
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Cut Glass, Wood

19th Century Swiss Carved Black Forest Bear Sculpture Bear Bench
Located in Lisse, NL
to exist. The woodcarvers in the 19th century were at the top of their trade or workmanship. Add to
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

carved wood mountain goats mantle clock swiss brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a handcarved wood mantle clock with two mountain goats standing on a rocky base and a third sitting
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Clocks

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Wood

Late 19th Century Wooden Animal Inlay Table Set from Switzerland
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the lake of Brienz. These magnificent Swiss wood carvings are universally known. These rare specimens
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Ibexes in Carved Lindenwood
Located in Dallas, TX
originated in Brienz, Switzerland in the early 1800s. Black Forest carvings incorporate realistic renderings
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Alps Folk Art Unique Carved 19th Century Wooden Table
Located in London, GB
For sale in this lot is a very unique and highly decorative mid-19th century hand carved wooden
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Antique 1850s Swiss Folk Art Desks

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Wood

Black Forest Swiss Carved Oak Planter or Jardinière from the Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Swiss (or German) black forest wooden planter or jardinière, circa 1880 is made of oak and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Planters and Jardinieres

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Wood, Oak

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry or Valuables Box with Dog and Puppies
Located in Dallas, TX
4 wide, scrolled supports. In 19th century Europe, Black Forest carvings became a symbol of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes

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Velvet, Wood

Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Swiss Bear Glass Eyes
By Black Forrest
Located in Cheltenham, GB
illustration of the well-known Swiss Black Forest Woodcarvings. In Brienz, wood carving has a long history that
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Softwood

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved and Stained Walnut Bear
Located in Stamford, CT
Very fine carving of a black forest bear walking on all fours paws. The life-like bear
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Hunt Trophies Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant antique carved wall plaques were crafted in the Alps of Switzerland, circa 1880. Each
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

1860s Swiss Wooden Chandelier
Located in High Point, NC
features intricate carvings and delicate detailing that are characteristic of 19th-century Swiss design
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

19th Century Carved Black Forest Ibex Sculpture Linden Wood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fantastic black forest carving on impressive proportions circa 1890. Features 4 European ibex of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Oak

A Swiss Black Forest Bench
Located in Winter Park, FL
A superb hand carved linden wood Black Forest bench Switzerland in its original condition. The back
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Benches

Hand Carved Linden Wood Black Forest Cigar Box Humidor, Swiss, circa 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hand carved linden wood Black Forest cigar box humidor, Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1880 Jay
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Other

Swiss Black Forest Nobleman Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Fine and rare Swiss Black Forest carving of a Nobleman shaped as a tobacco jar. The rotund man
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Tobacco Accessories

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Wood

Swiss Turn of the Century Small Black Forest Carved Bear
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swiss Black Forest delicately carved bear, circa 1900. This dark wood Black Forest carving features
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Black Forest Carving of Two Ibexes, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an antique Black Forest carving from Switzerland depicting two Ibexes perched upon an
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Elaborately Carved Swiss Black Forest Timber Box
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Excellent and rare example of Swiss black forest carving
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Boxes

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Wood

Antique Black Forest Carving of a St. Bernard
Located in London, GB
Carved from one piece of Linden wood, the animal, in an erect naturalistic pose, is equipped for
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Sculptures

19th Century Black Forest Hall Tree
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Excellent example of black forest carving, separates into 2 pieces
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell Pen Store
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
19th century circa 1890. Provenance Recently acquired from a private collection in the south of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
sculpture dating to the late 19th century to the early 20th century circa 1900. Notes Black Forest is a
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Original Rare Black Forest Bear Cub Swiss Circa 1900
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Black Forest bear cub. Carved linden wood figure of a young bear in motion. Original glass eyes
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Bear Hand Carved Table Mirror
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Bavaria Germany, Black Forest carvings actually originate from Switzerland. The most recogniseable Black
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Table Mirrors

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Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Cigar Chest, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
Black Forest accessories are highly sought-after for their inherent beauty and meticulous carvings
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Bull
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Fine quality late 19th century Black forest bull. The carver has caught the power and strength of
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Antique 1870s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Tobacco Jar dates to the late 19th century circa 1890. BLACK FOREST is a term used to describe the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Antique Black Forest Wooden Table Box Jewelry Casket with Figural Bird Carving
Located in Forney, TX
the late 19th century, almost certainly Switzerland, less likely but possibly Germany, solid wood
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Black Forest Open Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An exceptional pair of 19th century, elaborately carved 'Black Forest' open armchairs of finely
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

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Upholstery

19th Century Black Forest Stick Stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Black Forest stick/umbrella stand constructed in linden wood, the Stand consisting of
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Antique 1880s Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Bear Made from Limewood, Circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
Swiss black forest hand carved bear made from Limewood Circa 1900. This pleasing and well
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique PAIR Set Carved Black Forest Game Trophy Wall Plaque Swiss Pheasant Owl
Located in Shreveport, LA
Pair 19th century carved Black Forest game trophy wall plaque Swiss pheasant owl. A matched pair
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Large Scale Swiss Black Forest Carved Couchant Hunting Dogs
Located in London, by appointment only
monarch to another. Although often believed to have originated in Bavaria, Black Forest wood carving
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

a pair carved game plaques with deer and ibex, swiss ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a pair of antique wooden hunting wall plaques with impressive and detailled carvings of deer, ibex
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Rustic Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Rare 19th Century Black Forest Hall Tree With Dog and Cat
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Excellent example of carving from Switzerland featuring a playful dog chasing a scared cat up a
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Oversized Swiss Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
out centre for storing tobacco. The tobacco jar dates to the late 19th century circa 1890. Black
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Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Carved Black Forest Doghouse Coquetier and Egg Holder
Located in London, GB
wood carving may be visited today.   
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Rare Original Antique Swiss Carved Black Forest “Walking Bear” ca. 1920
Located in Shippensburg, PA
20th-century Swiss carving. The undersides of the feet are twice marked "XIV". Condition: Numerous
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20th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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19th Century Swiss Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 19th century Swiss wood carving you’re looking for. Each 19th century Swiss wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and paint. Your living room may not be complete without a 19th century Swiss wood carving — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century Swiss wood carving, designed in the Black Forest or Rustic style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 19th century Swiss wood carving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Black Forest and Johann Huggler are consistently popular.

How Much is a 19th Century Swiss Wood Carving?

Prices for a 19th century Swiss wood carving start at $745 and top out at $173,566 with the average selling for $5,500.