Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6

Early 20th Century Bear Stand Sculpture Swiss Brienz Carved Bernese

$5,043.77
£3,735.67
€4,200
CA$6,899.62
A$7,508.91
CHF 3,980.47
MX$90,337.92
NOK 50,485.09
SEK 46,190.32
DKK 32,004.73

About the Item

This impressive life-size bear stand comes from the traditional woodcarving region of Brienz in the Bernese Oberland. The region has been known for its finely crafted animal figures since the 19th century. The figure shows an upright brown bear with an alert expression and carefully modeled fur. Its slightly outstretched arms serve as a support and were originally intended as a stand for umbrellas and sticks, but are also suitable for stylish storage of hunting or decorative items. The sculpture combines craftsmanship and utility in a characteristic way: the warm polished surface and naturalistic detailing testify to the high quality of Brienz woodcarving in the early decades of the 20th century. At the same time, the bear lends any room a striking, representative effect – an object combining rustic charm and alpine tradition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53.55 in (136 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Epfach, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5243247425642

More From This Seller

View All
19th Century Head Carved Wood Alpine, Bavaria, Original Version
Located in Epfach, DE
Alpine roebuck head with beautiful roebuck horns out of carved wood and colored Skillfully elaborated carving, alpine, probably Bavaria original version.
Category

Antique 1860s German Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Models, Bozettis 4 Elements Limewood German, Franconia
Located in Epfach, DE
The four beautiful models, called Bozettis, portray the four elements fire, water, earth and air. They are of good quality and wonderfully fine carved with a love for details. For ex...
Category

Antique 1770s German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Softwood

19th Century Bronze Figure "Polyhymnia" Sign. J.Walz. Muse
Located in Epfach, DE
19th century bronze figure "Polyhymnia" France or Austrian sign. J.Walz. The figure is worked out by J.Walz (death:1922). He has worked in Paris and Vienna for Victor Tilgner. The figure "Polyhymnia" is worked after the famous antique...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Processional Figur Mannequins Jesus Christus Carved Painted Wood
Located in Epfach, DE
An unusual and rare processional or lecturer figure from the 17th century, also called Mannequins. Carved from wood and of very good quality. A detailed and particular elaboration of...
Category

Antique Early 17th Century German Baroque Busts

Materials

Wood

King Frederick the Great of Prussia Christian Daniel Rauch Bronze, Germany
Located in Epfach, DE
Statuette of King Frederick II of Prussia, Friedrich der Große, "Alte Fritz" Workshop of Christian Daniel Rauch Bronze, dark patina, green mar...
Category

Antique 1890s German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Terracotta Greyhound Presepi Naples Italy
Located in Epfach, DE
This exquisite terracotta sculpture of a seated greyhound dates from the early 19th century and was probably made in Naples. With a height of 54 cm and a base measuring 29 x 22 cm, t...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

You May Also Like

Large Carved Wooden Bear Sculpture, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large carved wooden bear sculpture, 20th century. Hand-carved wooden sculpture depicting a bear, H: 100cm, W: 35cm, D: 42cm Please contact us before ord...
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Swiss Early 20th Century Bear
Located in Charleston, SC
Carved Swiss early 20th century bear.
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz around 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz around 1920s A nicely carved Black Forest bear. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1920. Very good condition. Heigt of the bear: 11.02'...
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Forest 1890s Carved Wooden Bear Standing on a Circular Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest carved wooden sculpture from the late 19th century, depicting a bear standing on a circular base. Created during the last decade of the 19th century, this Black Forest sculpture features a bear standing on his rear legs and holding a staff in his left paw. Raised on a circular base with carved rocks and flowers, this Black Forest carved wooden bear...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved ca. 1930s, Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved ca. 1930s, Brienz A large statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzer...
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Swiss Early 20th Century Bear
Located in Charleston, SC
Carved Swiss early 20th century bear.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Carved Swiss Early 20th Century Bear
$2,800 Sale Price
33% Off