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A Large Edwardian Carving of a Bear in Linden Wood
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A Large Edwardian Carving of a Bear in Linden Wood

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Elmgarden
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A Large Edwardian Carving of a Bear in Linden Wood

This is an impressive piece it is a large heavy carving in Lime wood or Linden wood, he is a Japanese bear carrying a fish on his back and standing on a carved rock

A splendid and impressive carving in good condition with a small shrinkage crack on his back

The Bear is 19” high, 16” long and 9” wide

To get an accurate delivery quote please send us your location.

DW138

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Linden Wood Bear to the Edwardian era.

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SA1208947
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DW138
Description
A Large Edwardian Carving of a Bear in Linden Wood
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This is an impressive piece it is a large heavy carving in Lime wood or Linden wood, he is a Japanese bear carrying a fish on his back and standing on a carved rock.
Elmgarden
fig 1. A hand-carved dark linden wood bear sculpture depicting a standing roaring bear holding a fish.
fig 1. A Large Edwardian Carving of a Bear in Linden Wood

A splendid and impressive carving in good condition with a small shrinkage crack on his back

The Bear is 19” high, 16” long and 9” wide

To get an accurate delivery quote please send us your location.

DW138

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Linden Wood Bear to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208947
Dealers Internal Ref
DW138
Elmgarden
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Archive I A hand-carved dark linden wood bear sculpture depicting a standing roaring bear holding a fish.

A Large Edwardian Carving of a Bear in Linden Wood

Archive II A hand-carved dark linden wood bear sculpture depicting a standing roaring bear holding a fish. View II
Archive III A hand-carved dark linden wood bear sculpture depicting a standing roaring bear holding a fish. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved dark linden wood bear sculpture depicting a standing roaring bear holding a fish. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved dark linden wood bear sculpture depicting a standing roaring bear holding a fish. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved dark linden wood bear sculpture depicting a standing roaring bear holding a fish. View VI
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A hand-carved dark linden wood bear sculpture depicting a standing roaring bear holding a fish.
A Large Edwardian Carving of a Bear in Linden Wood
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A hand-carved dark linden wood bear sculpture depicting a standing roaring bear holding a fish.
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  • ObjectDecorative Sculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialLinden Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHand-chiselled fur texture, Open roaring jaws, Fish relief carving
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This large Edwardian decorative sculpture takes the form of a standing Japanese bear carved in dark brown linden wood, following the Black Forest style typical of a highland hunting lodge interior. The animal stands atop a sculpted rock formation, carrying a fish in relief on its back while grasping another carved object in its front paws. The surface displays hand-chiselled fur texture across the body, open roaring jaws with visible teeth, and glass-set eyes, accompanied by a small shrinkage crack on the back. The sculpture measures 48 cm high, 41 cm wide, and 23 cm deep. It functions well as a decorative display piece on a mantelpiece within a traditional living room or study.

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Wood carvings depicting wild animals, particularly bears, gained widespread popularity in Switzerland and Central Europe during the 19th and early 20th centuries, predominantly crafted by woodcarvers in Brienz using native linden wood.

These sculptures were hand-carved from dense, fine-grained timber such as linden wood or lime wood, which allowed artisans to execute precise textural detailing for animal fur and facial features.

Authentic pieces feature visible hand-tool gouge marks, natural wood grain variation, deeply chiselled surface textures, and signs of age such as surface wax buildup and patination.

Place the sculpture on a dark timber mantelpiece, inside a glass display cabinet, or on a bookshelf beside leather-bound volumes to add organic texture and historical craft to a room scheme.

Dust the detailed carved surfaces regularly using a soft-bristled brush, apply a small amount of natural beeswax polish annually, and position the object away from central heating radiators or direct sunlight.
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