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C19th 'Black Forest' Carved Bear Stick / Umbrella Stand
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
for sale €5,265     $5,715
£4,500
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C19th 'Black Forest' Carved Bear Stick / Umbrella Stand

19th century
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A charming C19th 'Black Forest' carved bear stick / umbrella stand; a good quality well carved example; his finely carved head with an endearing expression, open mouthed and with original glass eyes. His front paws extended to accommodate sticks and umbrellas. Standing on his hind legs on a naturistic rock work base incorporating an oval recess. Carved from Lindenwood with a good rich colour and patination.

'Black Forest' bears are the work of the master craftsmen of the Swiss region of Brienz, on the northern shore of Lake Brienz, situated in the South East corner of the Canton of Bern.

Swiss circa 1880

Very good condition with no cracks or damage

Dimensions (ins) 37.5 high x 16.5 wide x 14 deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
95.3cm (37.52")
Width
41.9cm (16.50")
Depth
35.6cm (14.02")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Black Forest Bear Stick Stand to the 19th Century.

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SA1207257
Dealers Internal Reference
R1260
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Description
A charming C19th 'Black Forest' carved bear stick / umbrella stand; a good quality well carved example; his finely carved head with an endearing expression, open mouthed and with original glass eyes. His front paws extended to accommodate sticks and umbrellas. Standing on his hind legs on a naturistic rock work base incorporating an oval recess. Carved from Lindenwood with a good rich colour and patination.
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'Black Forest' bears are the work of the master craftsmen of the Swiss region of Brienz, on the northern shore of Lake Brienz, situated in the South East corner of the Canton of Bern.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Swiss circa 1880

Very good condition with no cracks or damage

Dimensions (ins) 37.5 high x 16.5 wide x 14 deep

Height
95.3cm (37.52")
Width
41.9cm (16.50")
Depth
35.6cm (14.02")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Black Forest Bear Stick Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1207257
Dealers Internal Ref
R1260
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray.

C19th 'Black Forest' Carved Bear Stick / Umbrella Stand

Archive II A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray. View XI
Archive XII A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray. View XII
Archive XIII A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray. View XIII
Archive XIV A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray. View XIV
Archive XV A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray. View XV
Archive XVI A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray. View XVI
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
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5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/garywright
Verified Since Nov 2011
Items For Sale 355
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray.
C19th 'Black Forest' carved bear stick / umbrella stand
Ref: SA1207257
A nineteenth-century dark wood Black Forest umbrella stand depicting a carved standing bear on a rustic base with an integrated drip tray.
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Black Forest wood carving originated in the Brienz region of Switzerland in the early nineteenth century. Local artisans began crafting intricate wooden sculptures, decorative items, and furniture, frequently featuring native wildlife such as bears, deer, and eagles, to sell to international tourists visiting the Alps.

The vast majority of Black Forest items were carved from local Swiss hardwoods and softwoods, most notably lindenwood (lime wood), walnut, and pearwood. Lindenwood was favoured for its fine grain and soft texture, which allowed woodcarvers to achieve detailed anatomical features and fur textures.

Authentic pieces feature crisp, hand-carved tool marks, realistic anatomical proportions, and hand-chiseled fur or foliage textures. Look for natural age-related patination, authentic wear around high-contact areas, and traditional construction techniques without modern screws or synthetic finishes.

Place a Black Forest stick stand in an entryway, foyer, or hallway to create an immediate focal point. The dark timber and figurative carving pair effectively with neutral wall tones, stone flooring, or traditional panelling.

Keep carved wooden items away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber movement and splitting. Regular gentle dusting with a soft-bristled brush followed by an annual application of high-grade beeswax polish preserves the natural timber and patination.
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