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Late 19th Century Finely Carved Black Forest Linden Wood Deer Group, in the Manner of J. Huggler
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Late 19th Century Finely Carved Black Forest Linden Wood Deer Group, in the Manner of J. Huggler

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A late 19th century (circa 1890) finely carved Black Forest linden wood deer group, in the manner of Johann HUGGLER.

This superbly realistic carved group of deer consists of a stag, hind and fawn, the stag proudly standing on a rocky terrain, the hind attending to her fawn all supported on naturalistic elliptical base with moulded edge, we cannot find a signature but this figure is undoubtedly in the manner of Johann Huggler from Brienz.

This carving is extremely realistic with superb detail of the fur, faces, legs and tails, as with most deer figures the antlers are removeable - this being typical of Black Forest carved figures of this time and particularly those carved by Johann Huggler.

The Huggler family were one of a few families from Brienz in Switzerland who produced these types of animal carvings.

They were undoubtedly thought of as the most celebrated carvers from the area producing five generations of excellent carvers beginning with Kaspar Huggler (1806-1846) and later Johann Huggler (1834-1912) who was known as the ‘Carving King’ as he was considered the most important carver of the time.

Johann exhibited his carvings at various International Fairs of the time including the Chicago World's Fair (1893), Paris Exhibition (1900) and St. Louis World's Fair (1904).

The small village of Brienz in The Swiss Alps is renowned for superbly and finely carved linden wood figures of farm and domestic animals that integrated into Swiss life such as the cow as well as many other types of carvings. Even today the cow is a common sight in gardens and yards throughout Switzerland.

The carvings from the Brienz region were known for being superbly naturalistic and realistic with wonderful depiction of fur, feathers etc. and being carved from one piece of wood, usually lime or linden wood.

Reference: very similar carvings attributed to Johann Huggler can be found in the book ‘Swiss Carvings - The Art of the ‘Black Forest 1820-1940’’ by Jay Arenski, Simon Daniels and Michael Daniels - pages 81-83 and 'Black Forest Woodcarving' by Peter F. Blackman pages 215-217.

This Black Forest carving is in very good condition for age and can go straight into a home or collection.

Size:

Height: 22'' / 56cm

Width: 20'' / 50.75cm

Depth: 15'' / 38cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Black Forest Deer Carving to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216603
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LVS1514
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Description
A late 19th century (circa 1890) finely carved Black Forest linden wood deer group, in the manner of Johann HUGGLER.

This superbly realistic carved group of deer consists of a stag, hind and fawn, the stag proudly standing on a rocky terrain, the hind attending to her fawn all supported on naturalistic elliptical base with moulded edge, we cannot find a signature but this figure is undoubtedly in the manner of Johann Huggler from Brienz.

fig 1. A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Finely Carved Black Forest Linden Wood Deer Group, in the Manner of J. Huggler

This carving is extremely realistic with superb detail of the fur, faces, legs and tails, as with most deer figures the antlers are removeable - this being typical of Black Forest carved figures of this time and particularly those carved by Johann Huggler.

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The Huggler family were one of a few families from Brienz in Switzerland who produced these types of animal carvings.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 2. A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base.
fig 2. Late 19th Century Finely Carved Black Forest Linden Wood Deer Group, in the Manner of J. Huggler

They were undoubtedly thought of as the most celebrated carvers from the area producing five generations of excellent carvers beginning with Kaspar Huggler (1806-1846) and later Johann Huggler (1834-1912) who was known as the ‘Carving King’ as he was considered the most important carver of the time.

fig 3. A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base.
fig 3. Late 19th Century Finely Carved Black Forest Linden Wood Deer Group, in the Manner of J. Huggler

Johann exhibited his carvings at various International Fairs of the time including the Chicago World's Fair (1893), Paris Exhibition (1900) and St. Louis World's Fair (1904).

The small village of Brienz in The Swiss Alps is renowned for superbly and finely carved linden wood figures of farm and domestic animals that integrated into Swiss life such as the cow as well as many other types of carvings. Even today the cow is a common sight in gardens and yards throughout Switzerland.

fig 4. A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base.
fig 4. Late 19th Century Finely Carved Black Forest Linden Wood Deer Group, in the Manner of J. Huggler

The carvings from the Brienz region were known for being superbly naturalistic and realistic with wonderful depiction of fur, feathers etc. and being carved from one piece of wood, usually lime or linden wood.

fig 5. A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base.
fig 5. Late 19th Century Finely Carved Black Forest Linden Wood Deer Group, in the Manner of J. Huggler

Reference: very similar carvings attributed to Johann Huggler can be found in the book ‘Swiss Carvings - The Art of the ‘Black Forest 1820-1940’’ by Jay Arenski, Simon Daniels and Michael Daniels - pages 81-83 and 'Black Forest Woodcarving' by Peter F. Blackman pages 215-217.

This Black Forest carving is in very good condition for age and can go straight into a home or collection.

Size:

Height: 22'' / 56cm

Width: 20'' / 50.75cm

Depth: 15'' / 38cm

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Black Forest Deer Carving to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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Archive I A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base.

Late 19th Century Finely Carved Black Forest Linden Wood Deer Group, in the Manner of J. Huggler

Archive II A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base. View VIII
Archive IX A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base. View IX
Archive X A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base. View X
Archive XI A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base. View XI
Archive XII A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base. View XII
Archive XIII A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base. View XIII
Archive XIV A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base. View XIV
Archive XV A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base. View XV
Archive XVI A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base. View XVI
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A late 19th-century dark carved linden wood sculpture depicting a roaring stag standing above a doe and lying fawn on a naturalistic base.
Late 19th century finely carved Black Forest linden wood deer group, in the manner of J. HUGGLER
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Black Forest wood carving originated primarily in the Brienz region of Switzerland during the 19th century, known for detailed craftsmanship depicting native alpine wildlife, foliage, and naturalistic figures.

Craftsmen primarily utilised linden wood, also known as lime wood, due to its soft density, fine grain structure, and suited texture for crisp hand carving before applying dark stains and hand-polished wax finishes.

Authentic period pieces exhibit precise hand-chiselled detailing, accurate animal anatomy and fur texturing, natural age-related patination, and smooth wear on underside surfaces rather than uniform machine marks.

A carved wooden sculpture can be displayed on a mantelpiece, sideboard top, or within a dark wood bookshelf to introduce natural texture, warm tones, and historical interest into traditional or rustic interiors.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry natural bristle brush to clean crevices, keep away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking, and occasionally apply a light coat of clear beeswax.
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