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Place of Origin: Swiss
Early 20th Century carved bear hall stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
A finely carved early 20th Century walnut black forest bear hall stand with a cub playing in the branches above, the bear below with anoth...
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1920s Black Forest Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s Item e7309 An antique handforged cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its original brown lea...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Metal

Set of 2 Sculptural Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 sculptural standing triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Can be placed upside down or right side. up. Beautiful patina with worn green and white paint...
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1960s Modern Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Concrete

Handmade and Painted Diorama Figures of a Village Farm Scene, Christmas Decor
Located in valatie, NY
Handmade and Hand Painted Diorama Figures of a Village Farm Scene, Christmas Decoration. Eleven piece diorama with a pastoral scene of animals, people and trees. Includes: a bull, sh...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Sculptures

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Paper

Pair of 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Hunt Trophy Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
This remarkable pair of wall trophies was hand carved in Switzerland’s Black Forest region circa 1870. Executed in richly grained walnut, and almost 3 feet tall, each plaque is a tou...
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Mid-19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

Antique Black Forest Carved Walnut Tobacco or Cigar Box Humidor Great Poodle Dog
Located in Lisse, NL
Late 19th century, sizeable Swiss black forest table piece. This finely carved Black Forest table piece brings a smile to everybody's face. This wonderful piece of craftsmanship fro...
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Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950 A vintage statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzerlan...
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Mid-20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Unique Mannequin Pop Art Fashion Sculpture, Schläppi Switzerland 1960 s
By Schlappi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique Pop Art Fashion mannequin. Made by Schlappi circa 1960's.
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1960s Space Age Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Fiberglass

Willy Guhl Petite Handkerchief Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural handkerchief planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Rare design with a mossy green patina over grey concrete. Made of fibre cement. Great coloring. Unique sta...
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1960s Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Cement

Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Fox Stool
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' fox stool Constructed in a very well patinated and carved lindenwood, the kneeling fox having glass eyes, with monochrome naturalistic highlights; the seat carved to resemble a mushroom. Brienz Area, circa 1900 Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland was remarked upon in Baedeker's Travel Guide, as having a population of 2400, of whom 600 persons were employed as woodcarvers, to supply the tourist trade to Switzerland with mementos of the tour. A museum devoted entirely to the art of wood carving may be visited today. Arenski, Jay, Simon Daniels, and Michael Daniels. Swiss Carvings: The Art of the 'Black Forrest', 1820-1940. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 2005, p. 140 (fig. 224). Illustrating a kneeling bear stool...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

A Lovely Carved Black Forest Bear for Sewing Utensils, Pierre Michel, Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Lovely Carved Black Forest Bear for Sewing Utensils, Pierre Michel, Brienz Item e7285 A nicely carved Black Forest bear for sewing utensils. It features a pincushion, needle deposi...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base by Jean Jacques Porret, 1985
By Jean-Jacques Porret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist bronze sculpture by Jean-Jacques Porret depicting an abstract figure standing on a marble base. *Signed and dated by Jean Jacques Porret (1985). Dimensions: 11"H x 10"W x 7"D
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1980s Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Mid Century Schläppi divisible mannequin - Switzerland Circa 1960s
By Schlappi
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid Century Schläppi divisible mannequin - Switzerland Circa 1960s Collectible - Sculptur decoration Scratches and marks - See Photos Measures : 84x35cm H:70cm Wear consistent with...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Sculptures

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Metal

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Brush
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century hand carved bear brush from Switzerland. The bear is expertly hand carved and has a very whimsical look. Such an adorable souvenir, these were small tokens travel...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Fruitwood

19th Century Black Forest Bear Clothes Brush
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand carved Black Forest clothes brush in the form of a bear. The bear is recumbent, and his face is so sweet - he will look good anywhere you decide to place him in yo...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Fruitwood

A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle, perched on a tree stump with wings outspread and the head turned to the right, with black stain...
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Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

Original 1970s Suisse Freddo Therm Ice Cube Bucket Element Hollywood Regency
By Freddo Therm
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ice bucket cooler element Producer: Freddo Therm, made in Switzerland Decade: 1970s Material: Plastic surface finish with golden brass tone ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Sculptures

19th Century Black Forest Carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century walnut Black Forest carving of a eagle perched on a rock with a deer below, lovely crisp carving and fabulous quality, circa 1880.
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1880s Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Mantel Clock with Cherubs and Bird
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your buffet or mantel with this monumental antique fruitwood clock. Crafted in Switzerland, circa 1860, the masterpiece time keeper features two hand carved seated cherubs holding a grape basket with a duck, frog and reed decor underneath. The center face has blue enamel roman numbers, and the clock mechanism has been cleaned and checked by our clock expert, and is in very good working order. This important clock...
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Mid-19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Enamel

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest walnut floor trunk with a folding rounded top and supported on "X" form side legs with faux wood, straps, and floral carved design.
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Grizzly Bear
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand-carved grizzly bear with glass eyes and enamel painted mouth with fangs/teeth showing on a thick base, circa 1900. See our other items for m...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Hunt Trophies Sculptures, Set of 4
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a ranch or hunting lodge with this suite of elegant antique Black Forest wall plaques. Carved in France circa 1870, and built of walnut wood, each plaque is octagonal in sha...
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Mid-19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

Finest Quality, Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Swiss Black Forest Cow Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition Swiss black forest sculpture. For collectors of the rarest and finest Black Forest sculptures: this incredibly detailed, hand-carved cow could only orig...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Nutwood

Large Abstract Bronze sculpture by Maurice Perrenoud
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large abstract Bronze sculpture by Maurice Perrenoud (1914 - 2007), Switzerland 1970s. Strong sharp & bold shapes made in solid dark patinated bronze with exposed line structure to h...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of 1960’s triangular concrete planters designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Each multifaceted planter...
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1960s Industrial Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Concrete

Early 20th Century Bear Stand Sculpture Swiss Brienz Carved Bernese
Located in Epfach, DE
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 ...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Large Quartz Crystal, Pyrite and Vermeil Model of an Eagle Attributed to Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
Large quartz crystal, pyrite and vermeil model of an eagle attributed to Asprey Swiss, c. 1975 Height 62cm, width 81cm, depth 48cm Attributed to the celebrated and well-known Asprey...
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20th Century Swiss Sculptures

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Quartz, Pyrite, Silver

19th Century black forest bear hall stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality and finely carved 19th Century black forest linden wood bear hall stand with a cub playing in the branches above, the bear below with glass eyes looking up towards h...
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

Antique Casted Bronze Cow Bell Made in Switzerland, ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large and heavy casted bronze cow bell manufactured in Switzerland around 1930. The antique bell features high relief motifs of farm animals, human heads and foliages. The bell com...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Black Forest Carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
A very rare superb quality 19th century black forest carving of an Arab riding a racing camel, the quality and execution of the carving is fabulou...
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1880s Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Candle Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand carved candle holder/candlestick, circa 1900. Black Forest sculptural art originates from the small mountain town Brienz, Switzerland co...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

A Fine ‘Black Forest’ Walnut Eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine ‘Black Forest’ walnut eagle, shown perched on a rocky outcrop with the wings raised and the head turned to the right, Swiss, circa 1880.   
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1880s Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

Large Quartz Crystal and Vermeil Bird Model by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
Large quartz crystal and vermeil bird model by Asprey Swiss, c. 1975 Height 40cm, width 33cm, depth 40cm This phenomenal piece of sculpture depicts an eagle in motion, taking off from a rocky crag made of stunning quartz crystal. The body of the bird is carved from quartz with pyrite inclusions. The contrast between the transparent host quartz and golden pyrite inclusions is considered one of the most attractive pairings in the gem kingdom...
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20th Century Swiss Sculptures

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Quartz, Pyrite, Vermeil

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Studio Pottery Bull Sculpture in Green Glaze Signed
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This unusual mid-century modern studio pottery sculpture depicts a stylised bull rendered in a bold, abstract form. Handcrafted in ceramic, the piece features a beautifully mottled g...
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1960s Brutalist Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Ceramic, Pottery

Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base by Jean Jacques Porret, 1983
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fascinating bronze sculpture standing on a black marble base by Jean Jacques Porret depicting an abstract yet minimalist figure. *Signed and dated ...
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1980s Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Porcelain box by Édouard-Marcel SANDOZ
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Porcelain box by Édouard-Marcel SANDOZ Beautiful porcelain box representing a Fennec fox in white with brown spots, Made by Théodore Haviland Porcelain, the model was created in 1921...
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20th Century Art Deco Swiss Sculptures

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Porcelain

A Black Forest linden wood model of a hawk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Black Forest linden wood model of a hawk, standing with wings folded, on a rocky outcrop. Swiss, circa 1910.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Large Pair of Carved Black Forest Trophy Plaques depicting Deer, a Hare, and Fox
Located in London, GB
A pair of large black forest game plaques Expertly carved in lindenwood, the shaped plaques, carved with oak leaves, depict a buck and a r...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Carved Wood 3rd Station of the Cross, Jesus Falls’, Switzerland
Located in Buffalo, NY
19th century carved wood 3rd station of the cross, 'JESUS FALLS’ carved in Switzerland, recently acquired from Holy Angels Church located in Buffalo New Yo...
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

A pair of fine Black Forest hand carved linden wood bears, Swiss circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This delightful pair of Swiss/ German black forest carved linden wood seated bears is rarely available as an original pair. They are beautifully hand carved and are left and right ha...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Large Dramatic Swiss Alpine Antler Horn Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic Swiss Alpine animal sculpture of a skull and its antlers / horns presented with a sober, modern sensibility and a refined rustic aesthetic. Additional References: Taxide...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Sculptures

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Bone

Swiss Black Forest Walking Bear Hand Carved Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING RARE MODEL HUMOROUS BEAR CARVING WITH VESTA BOWL From our Black Forest collection, we are delighted to present this rare Swiss Black Forest Bear Tobacco Ja...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

"Eye" Glazed Ceramic Glass Sculpture by Pierre Eggli, Switzerland, ca. 1980
Located in Geneva, CH
Unique glazed ceramic and glass sculpture "Eye" by Pierre Eggli, Switzerland ca. 1980s Signed engraved on the base Measure: Diameter 28 cm Very good condition.
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1980s Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Ceramic, Glass

Antique Swiss Wood-Carving, Family of Cows, Circa 1880-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Swiss carved Family of cows, Circa 1880-1900. Exceptional Art of wood-carving.
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Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Large Silver, Quartz and Glass Model of an Owl Attributed to Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
Large silver, quartz and glass model of an owl attributed to Asprey Swiss, c. 1975 Height 71cm, width 28cm, depth 30cm This exceptional owl sculpture, crafted around 1975, is attrib...
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20th Century Swiss Sculptures

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Quartz, Vermeil, Silver

Large Black Forest Model of the Lion of Lucerne Dated 1867
By Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Black Forest model of the Lion of Lucerne dated 1867, after Bertel Thorvaldsen, carved from stained linden wood, the dying lion depicted beside two c...
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1860s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Carved Black Forest Drinks Cabinet on Stand
Located in London, GB
A magnificent 'Black Forest' carved Drinks cabinet on stand Hand-carved from Lindenwood, the drinks box of D-end shape carved in exquisite high relief...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Black Forest Carved Wooden Standing Bear with an Engraved Glass Vase or Flute
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century Swiss work of art. This small and hand-carved bear sculpture is a great example of the Black Forest craftsmanship in early 20th century, Switzerland. Anyone who i...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An imposing ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of an Ibex, standing on a rocky outcrop with realistically carved ribbed antlers and rippling fur.
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

very large metal sculpture by Manuel Torres
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Very large metal sculpture by Manuel Torres from a private collector's house near Geneva, the daughter of the artist who authenticated this scul...
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1970s Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Metal

Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s Item e7315 An antique cast bronze cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its ...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Bronze

1960s De Sede Leather Turtle
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare turtle shaped ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede. Circa 1960s. Very heavy and well made. This fun and unique turtle shaped ottoman can be used as a sit...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Sculptures

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Leather

Swiss clock vanity
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Grenoble, FR
Vanity made of lead and old clockwork elements in homage to Dali and his melted clock
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Early 2000s Brutalist Swiss Sculptures

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Brass, Lead

19th century Black Forest figure group "Bear Attacking Man" circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
19th Century Black Forest Figure Group "Bear Attacking Man" This brilliantly composed and carved walnut black forest figure group is most unusual. It depicts a large bear rearing up...
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19th Century Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

19th century pair of horticultural Black Forest figures, circa 1850
Located in Central England, GB
19th Century Pair of Antique Horticultural Black Forest Figures These very fine examples are of exhibition quality. Their scale, modelling, and superb artistry of carving are rare and difficult to find on the open market. They depict two rural figures and are of a large scale. The first is an 18th century male gardener dressed in typical European costume walking through trees and foliage whilst pushing a rustic wheelbarrow into which he is collecting cut flowers. The second figure in this remarkable pair is a flower girl who is also dressed in a typical period style, and she is carrying an assortment of woven baskets that are full of cut flowers. She is on her way to the market to set out her stall and sell her wares. She is depicted on a rural hillside heavily laden and carrying a tall stick...
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19th Century Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Modern Swiss Aragonite Rock Crystal Labrador Dog Model Vacheron Constantin
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Modern Swiss Aragonite Rock Crystal Labrador Dog Model Vacheron Constantin Swiss, 1989 Height 8cm, width 19cm, depth 4cm This exquisite model of a Labrador dog was created in 1989 ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Swiss Sculptures

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Stone, Rock Crystal

Large Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Wooden strolling bear handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930 A large antique statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with na...
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Mid-20th Century Black Forest Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest Bear Sculpture Umbrella Cane Stand by Ruef Brothers
By Ruef Brothers
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare hand-crafted entree stand. . .signed ‘RUEF’. (Ruef Brothers) This beautifully carved Black Forest bear will always be there to greet you when you come home. It does not matter...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Swiss Carving of a Rooster
Located in High Point, NC
19th century fine Swiss carving of a rooster. The rooster has been expertly hand carved and polychromed for added color and detail. The rooster's comb and wattles are pronounced,...
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19th Century Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Fruitwood

Black Forrest Carved Black Walnut Toothless Man Motif Hanging Match Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Black Forrest Carved Black Walnut Toothless Man Motif Hanging Match Holder Swiss, Later 19th Century A whimsical and intricately hand-carved piece from the Black Forest region, this hanging match holder features a realistically carved black walnut portrait of a smiling toothless man, or possibly a Satyr. Dating back to the later 19th century, this piece showcases the craftsmanship and charm of the era. The carved wood head portrait measures 3 inches wide, 3 inches high, and 2 inches deep, capturing the expressive details of the toothless man's face. Mounted on a beveled shield backplate, this match holder exudes a sense of whimsy and character. The brass ring holder adds a practical element, allowing for easy access to the matches. This match holder is designed to hold numerous standard 1.5-inch long matches...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Sculptures

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Walnut

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