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19th Century Black Forest Bear Stick Stand
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19th Century Black Forest Bear Stick Stand

19th century
Sold 21 February 2025 · W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A 19th Century black forest bear stick stand constructed in linden wood, the stand consisting of a bear standing on his back legs with a front paws extended to form the stick support, with a naturalistic rock base inset with a drip pan, unusually well carved and with glass eyes and a friendly expression. 780mm high, 300mm wide and 280mm deep. German. Circa 1870.

Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Black Forest Bear Stick Stand to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1073697
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Description
A 19th Century black forest bear stick stand constructed in linden wood, the stand consisting of a bear standing on his back legs with a front paws extended to form the stick support, with a naturalistic rock base inset with a drip pan, unusually well carved and with glass eyes and a friendly expression. 780mm high, 300mm wide and 280mm deep. German. Circa 1870.
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Black Forest Bear Stick Stand to the 1870s.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1073697
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A carved wooden Black Forest stick stand shaped like a standing bear atop a naturalistic base with a metal drip tray. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Black Forest Bear Stick Stand

Archive II A carved wooden Black Forest stick stand shaped like a standing bear atop a naturalistic base with a metal drip tray. View II
Archive III A carved wooden Black Forest stick stand shaped like a standing bear atop a naturalistic base with a metal drip tray. View III
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Archive V A carved wooden Black Forest stick stand shaped like a standing bear atop a naturalistic base with a metal drip tray. View V
Archive VI A carved wooden Black Forest stick stand shaped like a standing bear atop a naturalistic base with a metal drip tray. View VI
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A carved wooden Black Forest stick stand shaped like a standing bear atop a naturalistic base with a metal drip tray.
19Th Century Black Forest Bear Stick Stand
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A carved wooden Black Forest stick stand shaped like a standing bear atop a naturalistic base with a metal drip tray.
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  • ObjectHall Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialLinden, Walnut
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRealistic bear figure, Naturalistic tree stump base, Detailed fur texture, Integrated drip tray
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

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Black Forest woodcarving refers to intricate furniture and decorative items produced primarily in the Brienz region of Switzerland and the Black Forest region of Germany during the 19th and early 20th centuries, heavily characterised by realistic animal sculptures.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid regional hardwoods such as linden, lime, walnut, and oak, often featuring glass eyes inserted into the carved animal figures.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit master-level hand carving with detailed texture rendering in the fur, naturalistic glass inset eyes, solid wood construction without modern fixings, and appropriate age-related patina and wear.

This type of figurative carving serves as a striking statement piece in an entryway or hallway, pairing well with traditional dark wood furniture as well as contrasting minimalist modern interiors.

Maintenance requires dusting gently with a soft, dry brush or cloth, avoiding direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity to prevent wood splitting, and occasionally applying appropriate microcrystalline wax if the wood appears dry.
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