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A Black Forest Carved Armchair
A Black Forest Carved Armchair
Dimensions: H: 47 in / 119.5 cm | W: 26 in / 66 cm | D: 24.5 in / 62 cm
PRICE: £12,000
A Black Forest Carved Armchair
Constructed in carved Lindenwood, the legs carved to mimic branches, supporting a carved seat with oak leaf relief decoration, the back of the armchair centred by a carved bear within a oak leaf branch canopy carved with initials; the conforming carved leaves repeated on the armrests.
Brienz area, circa 1900
Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
Black Forest carving from Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, emerged in the early 19th century as a winter occupation for local craftsmen and quickly gained popularity among those visiting the Swiss Alps. Known for its intricate, lifelike depictions of alpine wildlife and flora, often incorporated into functional items, the craft reached its zenith in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Brienz became renowned as a woodcarving center, with its works exported globally and showcased at international exhibitions. At its height, some 600 carvers were active in Brienz, accounting for nearly a quarter of the population. The tradition influenced similar styles elsewhere, although the carvings from Brienz remain supreme.
Comparative Literature:
Arenski, Jay, Michael Daniels, and Simon Daniels. Swiss Carvings: The Art of the Black Forest : 1820-1940. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' club, 2004, p. 145; illustrating comparable examples.
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