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Man with Large Bear, a Black Forest Figure Group, C 1890
Robert Belcher Antiques
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Man with Large Bear, a Black Forest Figure Group, C 1890

19th century
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This brilliantly composed and carved walnut black forest figure group is most unusual. It depicts a large bear rearing up on its hind legs and attacking a man who is typically dressed in the rural style of forest workers at this time. He is defending himself with a sword in one hand which he has plunged into the bear and his other hand is pressed aggressively into the bear’s eye. They are standing on a naturalist base carved in the form of a fallen tree trunk amongst boulders. The movement and expression of both the man and the snarling bear are very realistic to this dire situation. The study is very finely carved in walnut with great detail and rich colour and patination. Circa 1890

Height 31cm x width 38 x depth 11

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Black Forest Bear Carving to the 1890s.

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SA1165902
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This brilliantly composed and carved walnut black forest figure group is most unusual.
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It depicts a large bear rearing up on its hind legs and attacking a man who is typically dressed in the rural style of forest workers at this time.
Robert Belcher Antiques

He is defending himself with a sword in one hand which he has plunged into the bear and his other hand is pressed aggressively into the bear’s eye. They are standing on a naturalist base carved in the form of a fallen tree trunk amongst boulders. The movement and expression of both the man and the snarling bear are very realistic to this dire situation. The study is very finely carved in walnut with great detail and rich colour and patination. Circa 1890

Height 31cm x width 38 x depth 11

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Black Forest Bear Carving to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1165902
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Robert Belcher Antiques

Robert Belcher Antiques
Telephone 07929 011224 or 01905 622468
Location
Worcestershire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Robert Belcher Antiques
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A late 19th-century carved wooden figure group depicting a huntsman battling a rearing bear on a log-form base.
Man with large bear, a Black Forest figure group, C 1890
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Black Forest carvings originated primarily in the Brienz region of Switzerland during the 19th century, featuring realistic depictions of wildlife, rustic scenes, and naturalistic figures created by skilled woodcarvers.

Artisans predominantly used native hardwoods such as lindenwood, walnut, and pearwood, shaping each piece from solid or joined timber blocks using hand gouges and chisels before applying dark stains and wax finishes.

Authentic pieces display distinct hand-chiselled tool marks, detailed surface textures representing fur or bark, organic proportions, and natural age-related patination rather than uniform machine-moulded surfaces.

Placing the sculpture on a dark wood mantelpiece, side table, or within an open bookshelf provides an organic focal point that contrasts well with both modern and traditional decor.

Dust the item regularly with a soft horsehair brush, position it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to preserve the lustre.
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