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Antique Black Forest Carved Fox & Dog’s Heads
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Antique Black Forest Carved Fox & Dog’s Heads

19th century
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Fine and unusual antique 19th Century Black Forest? carved heads, one of a fox and one of a dog, bearing scratched inscription to the back: James Blair - Wford with a date of 1796...

Superb carvings, the dog in lovely condition, the fox with losses to the ear tips and jaw reglued. See images.

Width approx 15.5cm   Height approx 24cm   Depth approx 14cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
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Branching Out Antiques has dated these Black Forest Carved Heads to the 19th Century.

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SA1194438
Description
Fine and unusual antique 19th Century Black Forest? carved heads, one of a fox and one of a dog, bearing scratched inscription to the back: James Blair - Wford with a date of 1796...

Superb carvings, the dog in lovely condition, the fox with losses to the ear tips and jaw reglued. See images.

Width approx 15.5cm   Height approx 24cm   Depth approx 14cm

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated these Black Forest Carved Heads to the 19th Century.

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Decorative & country house antiques, including art and taxidermy

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Pair of detailed hand-carved dark wood wall sculptures depicting a fox head and a hound head.
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Archive I Pair of detailed hand-carved dark wood wall sculptures depicting a fox head and a hound head.

Antique Black Forest Carved Fox & Dog’s Heads

Archive II Pair of detailed hand-carved dark wood wall sculptures depicting a fox head and a hound head. View II
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Pair of detailed hand-carved dark wood wall sculptures depicting a fox head and a hound head.
ANTIQUE BLACK FOREST CARVED FOX & DOG’S HEADS
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Pair of detailed hand-carved dark wood wall sculptures depicting a fox head and a hound head.
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  • ObjectWall Carvings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialLindenwood, Timber
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDetailed fur carving, Expressive eyes, Open jaw detailing
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 15.5 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This pair of 19th Century Black Forest wall carvings depicts a fox head and a hound head, rendered in dark brown lindenwood timber. The hand-carved objects display detailed fur texture, expressive carved eyes, and open jaws showing teeth. The dog head is in lovely condition, while the fox head shows losses to the ear tips and a reglued jaw, with a scratched inscription to the back reading James Blair - Wford and a date of 1796. Each carving measures 24 cm high, 15.5 cm wide, and 14 cm deep. These sculptures suit placement on a narrow wall space to bring a Highland hunting lodge atmosphere to a hallway, study, or living room.

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Black Forest carvings originated in Brienz, Switzerland, during the early nineteenth century. Local artisans developed a renowned woodcarving industry producing naturalistic animal sculptures, clock cases, and decorative items to meet demand from grand tour travellers.

These pieces were typically carved by hand from soft hardwoods, primarily lindenwood (lime wood) or walnut. Craftspeople used specialized hand gouges and chisels before staining or polishing the timber to accentuate muscle and fur details.

Authentic period pieces display crisp chisel marks, anatomically accurate facial expressions, and finely textured fur or feather details. They often feature natural wood grain variations, an aged dark patina, and minor tool marks consistent with hand carving.

Display carved wooden animal heads on a narrow wall space, within a gallery wall alongside framed artwork, or above a study desk. Their rich wood tones provide tactile contrast in both classic traditional settings and contemporary muted spaces.

Keep wooden carvings away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber splitting. Clean the crevices using a soft bristle brush, and periodically apply a high-grade beeswax polish to nourish the wood and maintain its surface patina.
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