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Black Forest Peasant Couple
Wickersley Antiques
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Wickersley Antiques

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Black Forest Peasant Couple

19th century
Description

A very detailed pair of carved people depicting country folk, possibly a farmer and his wife .

C 1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated these Black Forest Wooden Figurines to the 19th Century.

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SA1153609
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Description
A very detailed pair of carved people depicting country folk, possibly a farmer and his wife .

C 1890

Height
13cm (5.12")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated these Black Forest Wooden Figurines to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153609
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of hand-carved wooden figurines depicting a man smoking a pipe with a small dog alongside a woman holding a basket and umbrella.
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Archive I A pair of hand-carved wooden figurines depicting a man smoking a pipe with a small dog alongside a woman holding a basket and umbrella.

Black Forest Peasant couple

Archive II A pair of hand-carved wooden figurines depicting a man smoking a pipe with a small dog alongside a woman holding a basket and umbrella. View II
Archive III A pair of hand-carved wooden figurines depicting a man smoking a pipe with a small dog alongside a woman holding a basket and umbrella. View III
Archive IV A pair of hand-carved wooden figurines depicting a man smoking a pipe with a small dog alongside a woman holding a basket and umbrella. View IV
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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
Location
Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wickersley
Verified Since Jul 2011
Items For Sale 241
Items Sold 4,133
Wickersley Antiques
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Location: Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre, Caenby Corner, Gainsborough , Lincolnshire, DN21 5TJ, United Kingdom ,
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A pair of hand-carved wooden figurines depicting a man smoking a pipe with a small dog alongside a woman holding a basket and umbrella.
Black Forest Peasant couple
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A pair of hand-carved wooden figurines depicting a man smoking a pipe with a small dog alongside a woman holding a basket and umbrella.
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Black Forest wood carving originated in the Brienz region of Switzerland and parts of South Germany during the early nineteenth century. Local artisans developed a cottage industry producing hand-carved decorative items, wildlife studies, and figurative sculptures representing rural peasant life to sell to Grand Tour travellers.

These carvings were predominantly crafted from indigenous European hardwoods, most commonly lindenwood (lime wood), walnut, and fruitwoods. Lindenwood was particularly favoured for its fine grain and soft consistency, allowing carvers to achieve fine detail with chisel and gouge tools before applying stain or wax finishes.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of manual chisel work, sharp undercut detailing, and natural patination within crevices. Look for subtle tool marks on the underside of bases, natural wood shrinkage lines consistent with age, and soft wear patterns on elevated surfaces where handling would naturally occur.

Carved wooden figures serve as effective accent pieces on open shelving units, mantelpieces, or stacked books atop a console table. Grouping figurative carvings alongside neutral ceramics or natural stone creates visual contrast while highlighting the rich warmth of polished timber.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush to reach recessed carved details without scratching the wood. Keep the items away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or cracking, and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly once a year to preserve the surface patina.
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