Black Forest BEAR WOODEN DECANTER with Bottle Carved Mid-Century Modern– c.1950
This is an awesome Black Forest
Figural Wood Carved BEAR WOODEN DECANTER– circa 1950.
This BEAR WOODEN DECANTER:
- is dark brown in color
(photographed in natural light, the photos appear lighter than actual color);
- is well modeled in deep relief
with very good carving and detail;
- depicts a seated bear carved in
Black Forest style;
- has an expressive face, a mouth
with teeth, a metal pour spout, glass paperweight style eyes, and ears straight
up;
- has a custom top with built-in
pour spout and aerator; the head lifts/ twists off, and is tightly fitted to
the bottle in the body. The base container the body of the bear sitting upright
on hindquarters; the inside is hollowed out and contains the fitted glass
bottle;
- has a flat underside base with
built-in wood disc.
Dimensions: 9.5 In. Tall x 4.9
In. Wide x 5.7 In. Deep
Weight: 1
Lb., 14.0 Oz.
The estimated date is circa 1950.
The BEAR WOODEN DECANTER Black
Forest is in very good condition. Condition status includes minimal normal wear
and rubbing. Overall, this work is sound, having no chips, cracks, or major
defects, and having had no apparent repairs or restorations. This item is sold
as is, as described. Please see all photos which are a part of this
description. Photos have been taken in indirect sunlight, reflections and lighting
spots and shadows that may appear as irregularities do not necessarily indicate
defects and are not necessarily chips, cracks, or discoloration.
IT IS NOTED THAT A SIMILAR ITEM WAS LISTED RECENTLY ON 1st DIBS,
LIST PRICE $1,200.
Black Forest Carvings
In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of
Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s it had
become the driving force for this industry in Switzerland and Germany. Swiss
wood carvers became world renowned and featured at many international
exhibitions. In Europe, Black Forest carvings (wares) became a symbol of luxury
and wealth. The finest pieces of Black Forest carving were often found in Royal
collections and elite collector’s homes (usually Victorian world
travelers).
Selling my personal
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