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A 'Black Forest' Carved Bear Stand
A 'Black Forest' Carved Bear Stand
Dimensions: H: 34.5 in / 87 cm | W: 14.5 in / 37 cm | D: 17 in / 43 cm
PRICE: £12,500
A 'Black Forest' Carved Bear Stand
Carved in Switzerland from native Lindenwood found in the Alps, the umbrella holder and walking stick stand fashioned as a bear on its hind feet, holding a ring in his front paws, standing on a rocky base set with a metal drip tray.
Swiss, circa 1890
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.100 (fig. 152), illustrating a related example attributed to Walter Linder.
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