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Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader
$18,589.69
£13,500
€15,776.26
CA$25,430.05
A$27,717.46
CHF 14,653.98
MX$333,665.59
NOK 185,995.47
SEK 170,519.83
DKK 117,849.37
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SINGLE PIECE CARVING ATTRIBUTED TO WALTER MADER
From our Swiss Black Forest collection, we are delighted to offer this rare Swiss Black Forest Dog Group, dating to circa 1900.
The group is carved from linden wood as a smooth coat St Bernard female with her three puppies gathered at her feet. Each figure is carved with naturalistic detail, enhanced with a rich patination and fitted with original glass eyes. The mother dog wears a carved collar with a rope tie resting beneath her paws.
This finely executed piece is firmly attributed to renowned Black Forest carver Walter Mader, whose work is characterised by the same distinctive treatment of detail seen here. An exceptional example of late 19th to early 20th century Black Forest carving.
BLACK FOREST CARVINGS
Swiss Black Forest carvings are highly collectible hand-carved works of art, originating from Brienz, Switzerland in the 19th century. Typically crafted from linden wood or walnut, these pieces feature intricate depictions of animals, daily Alpine life, and whimsical figures. Popular subjects include bears, stags, dogs, eagles, and boars, with rarer animals and larger carvings commanding premium value. Collectors prize quality, realistic detailing, original glass eyes, and occasional carvers’ signatures, all of which significantly enhance desirability.
For further information please see our article on Swiss Black Forest Carvings.
WALTER MADER
and his son Heinrich of Brienz, Switzerland were best know for their life like dog carvings like the one above. Often Dog carvings such as this one were retailed by Retailed by Ed Binder
Co. For similar dog groups see page 78 of “Swiss Carvings The Art of The Black Forest”.
- Creator:Black Forest (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)Depth: 7.49 in (19 cm)
- Style:Black Forest (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Very Good condition, some old repairs visible upon close inspection commonly seen on dog carvings of this quality, typically the extremities of the carving get knocked or damaged throughout its life.
- Seller Location:Newark, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: OKORDD1stDibs: LU6971247464922
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