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Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A Swiss Black Forest gnome matchstick holder/striker made in 1916
Located in Central England, GB
This superb small Black Forest hand-carved lime wood novelty match holder features a standing gnome
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear Whip Holder or Wall Hook, Antique German 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, Austria. Love this Black Forest Bear, very nice carving and expression on his face and body.
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mountain Sheep primitive Black Forest Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
addition to your Collection of Black Forest items and - or as decoration in your Log cabin, Hunters lodge
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Antique 1860s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Swallow Nest Black Forest Catchall Holder Wall Mount Antique Folk Art 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely catchall made of hand carved wood, made in the black forest area in Germany. Found at an
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Starling Bird Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, a carving practice that dates back to the early 19th century. Originating in the Alpine regions of
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Black Forest Rabbit Bunny Hunt Hunting Trophy Bag Wall Catchall Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
and a bag with a champagne bottle. Wonderful Trophy of the Hunt for your Black Forest Collection. This
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
nice addition to your Collection of Black Forest items and - or as decoration in your Log cabin
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chamois primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
addition to your Collection of Black Forest items and - or as decoration in your Log cabin, Hunters lodge
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Antique 1860s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Deer Head Shooting Lodge Sign Black Forest Folk Art Wooden Trophy 1893
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Black Forest items and - or as decoration in your Log cabin, Hunters lodge or Farm House.
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Antique 1890s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cen...
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Beautiful Robin Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, a carving practice that dates back to the early 19th century. Originating in the Alpine regions of
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Red Sparrow Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, a carving practice that dates back to the early 19th century. Originating in the Alpine regions of
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Lot of Three Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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 ...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Lot of Three Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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 ...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Bear Head Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
will be a nice addition to your Collection of Black Forest items and - or as decoration in your Log
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Circa 1880 Pair of Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved Dwarf Whip Hooks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Swiss made Black Forest wood, whip hooks of two Dwarfs These are a very very rare pair, the Dwarfs
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cen...
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20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Game Trophy Plaques
Located in London, GB
. Brienz area, Switzerland, Circa 1890 Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland Black Forest carving from
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
addition to your Collection of Black Forest items and - or as decoration in your Log cabin, Hunters lodge
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Antique 1860s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Hand Carved Walnut Figural Traveler Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-634 Black Forest German hand carved walnut traveler figural sculpture.
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Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

Dove Pigeon Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Black Forest Carved Smoking Stand
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Forest, Swiss, Carving, Tobacciana, Stand, Furniture
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Tray Tables

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Wood

Blue Tit Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Antique Black Forest Chamois Carved Wood Head - 1800s Germany
Located in Asheville, NC
Stunning 19th Century German Black Forest Chamois head hand carved from solid wood and glass eyes
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Antique 19th Century German Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Glass

1960s Japanese Signed Ainu Hokkaido Wooden Bear Carving Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
crafted by farmers in the wintertime in the Swiss Alps and German Black Forest. These primitive decorative
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Black Forest Hand Carved Black Walnut Christ Figure Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1056 hand carved black walnut figure of Christ from a tree branch.
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Vintage 1930s German Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Large antique 19th century Victorian quality carved Black Forest bear
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique 19th century Victorian quality carved Black Forest bear in a seated position, with
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest-Style Carved Wooden Game Motif Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Black Forest-style carved wooden wall plaque featuring a game motif of a ram, pheasant, gun, and
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Sculptures and Carvings

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Oak

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Black Forest Jardiniére or Planter
Located in Birmingham, AL
A 19th century Black Forest jardinière hand carved of solid walnut in the Alsace region of France
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Antique 1870s French Black Forest Planters and Jardinieres

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Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Hand-Carved French Liqueur Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
decanter for the enjoyment of your repast. Circa 1880s Black Forest carvings often depict forest animals
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Antique 1880s French Black Forest Barware

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Crystal

Manorial Black Forest Plaster Deer Head Adorned with Antlers- 1900s Germany
Located in Asheville, NC
Stunning 20th Century German Black Forest plaster deer head adorned with real antlers. This was
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Early 20th Century German Sculptures and Carvings

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Antler, Plaster, Wood

Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Indoor Pet House, circa 1880–1910
Located in Bilzen, BE
Rare hand-carved wooden indoor pet house for a cat or small dog, typical of Black Forest
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, a carving practice that dates back to the early 19th century. Originating in the Alpine regions of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz around 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
great addition to your Black Forest carvings collection. The tradition of wood carving, using manual
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Antique Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, a carving practice that dates back to the early 19th century. Originating in the Alpine regions of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Unusual Antique Oak Brass Bound Barrel On A Quality Black Forest Stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique oak brass bound barrel on a quality black forest stand having a quality oak barrel
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Hand Carved Wooden Smoker Gnome Figure, Vintage German Black Forest Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved wooden smoker figure, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this piece is from around 1930s or older. A nice addition to any room. Beau...
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Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Baroque Stag Head with 10 Point Trophy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Baroque stag head with 10 Point Trophy A large antique
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Antique Early 18th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Antler

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scottish Terrier Dog Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
decorative bookends from early 20th Century are carved in the style of the Black Forest carving traditions.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Oak

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Glass Vase ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
, Atglen 2009 Jay Arenski, Simon and Michael Daniels, Swiss Carvings - The Art of the Black Forest 1820
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood, Blown Glass

Rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Humidor / Tobacco box Saint Bernard dogs
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
an exceptional work of 19th-century folk art perfect for collectors of Black Forest carvings, canine
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Oak

Black Forest Carved Hanging Owl Chandelier with Wing Span
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Black Forest, Carvings, Owls, Chandeliers
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Antique 1890s Swiss Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Carved Black Forest Hunting Barometer and Thermometer
Located in Birmingham, AL
industry in the region since the beginning of the 1800s. Black Forest carvings became a symbol of luxury
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Antique Early 1900s French Black Forest Scientific Instruments

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Walnut

Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900 A whimsical Swiss wood carving, a long
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century, Black Forest Carved Oak Newel Post Finial Form of a Dog w/ Shield
Located in Atlanta, GA
A highly expressive and deeply carved Black Forest figural newel post finial, dating to the late
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Oak

Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Form Table Top "Butler" Display
Located in Atlanta, GA
makes the piece both decorative and purposeful, embodying the unique character of Black Forest carving
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20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Hugo Lonitz Majolica Table Jardinière Stand with Partridges, Oak Tree, ca. 1880
By Hugo Lonitz Co.
Located in Banner Elk, NC
naturalistic majolica pieces from Black Forest carvings that were popular in Europe in the second half of the
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Ceramics

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Majolica

Large Wooden Carved Female Cattle Sculpture Brienz Switzerland ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
, Swiss Carvings - The Art of the Black Forest 1820 - 1940, Woodbridge 2005
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Marquetry Bone Inlaid Hunting Plaques, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Marquetry and Bone Inlaid Hunting Plaques, each rendered in mixed woods with carved bone inlay. These panels depict lively 18th century style hunting scenes, one showing a dr...
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone, Wood

Great Wooden Carved Plaque with Stag Family, Brienz 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
guarantee. This qualifies us as your preferred partner for Black Forest and antique art. Measures: Width
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wooden Carved Ibex and Chamois Sculptures attr. to Rudolf Heissl jr. ca. 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
company dealing in Black Forest woodcarvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large 1920s Plaster Figure of the Seated Blacksmith, Le Travail
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large 1920s plaster figure of the seated blacksmith, Le Travail A charming piece Folk Art, a painted statue of the famous blacksmith, known as “Le Travail” A wonderful and large ...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Plaster

Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century
By Hermann Steiner
Located in Berghuelen, DE
, Atglen 2009 Jay Arenski, Simon and Michael Daniels, Swiss Carvings - The Art of the Black Forest 1820
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Beautiful Large Brienz Bear Hiker Statue Sculpture, Antique Switzerland
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, France. We think this will be a nice addition to your Collection of Black Forest and Brienz items and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
head. It is a fine antique Black Forest woodcarving with glass eyes. The nutcracker is executed in
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Black Forest Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the black forest carving you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, paint and metal, every black forest carving was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect black forest carving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right black forest carving, those designed in Victorian, folk art and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made black forest carving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Black Forest, Black Forrest and Robert Brendel are consistently popular.

How Much is a Black Forest Carving?

Prices for a black forest carving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $202,789, while the average can fetch as much as $2,167.
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