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Lot of Three Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1960s

$460per set
£350.53per set
€404.26per set
CA$653.34per set
A$701.97per set
CHF 376.61per set
MX$8,270.07per set

About the Item

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 Area Birds. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century when unemployment was increasing in the alp regions and people began to carve toys and decoration pieces to survive their hard life. This is a beautiful folkart collectible to display at a shelf in the hallway, house or Lodge. Found at an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the largest item seen on the first picture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 7.13 in (18.12 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Black Forest (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s to 1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. With minor signs of wear as expected with age and use. Obviously this item is not new, so please check all photos before purchase.
  • Seller Location:
    Nuernberg, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RegJ_0029DAEFF_set1stDibs: LU3998146498002

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