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A Fine and Unusual Black Forest Walnut Figure Group, Circa 1890
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A Fine and Unusual Black Forest Walnut Figure Group, Circa 1890

19th century
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A Fine and Unusual Black Forest Walnut Figure Group, circa 1890

This brilliantly composed and finely carved Black Forest figure group is an unusually dramatic and highly accomplished example of late 19th century Swiss wood carving.

The scene depicts a large bear rearing aggressively onto its hind legs as it attacks a forest worker, dressed in the characteristic rural costume of the period. The man fiercely defends himself, plunging a sword into the bear with one hand while forcefully pressing his other hand into the animal’s eye.

The figures are set upon a highly naturalistic base, skilfully carved in the form of a fallen tree trunk amongst rugged boulders. The dynamic movement and expressive features of both man and beast are particularly striking, capturing the violence and urgency of the encounter with remarkable realism.

Exceptionally finely carved in walnut, the group displays an abundance of naturalistic detail, together with a rich colour and beautifully developed patination consistent with age.

Circa 1890

Height: 31 cm

Width: 38 cm

Depth:11 cm

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

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Black Forest Walnut Sculpture to the 1890s.

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SA1233189
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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

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A Fine and Unusual Black Forest Walnut Figure Group, circa 1890
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This brilliantly composed and finely carved Black Forest figure group is an unusually dramatic and highly accomplished example of late 19th century Swiss wood carving.
Robert Belcher Antiques
fig 1. A detailed 19th-century carved walnut sculpture depicting a man in traditional attire struggling with a standing bear upon a carved log base.
fig 1. A Fine and Unusual Black Forest Walnut Figure Group, Circa 1890

The scene depicts a large bear rearing aggressively onto its hind legs as it attacks a forest worker, dressed in the characteristic rural costume of the period. The man fiercely defends himself, plunging a sword into the bear with one hand while forcefully pressing his other hand into the animal’s eye.

fig 2. A detailed 19th-century carved walnut sculpture depicting a man in traditional attire struggling with a standing bear upon a carved log base.
fig 2. A Fine and Unusual Black Forest Walnut Figure Group, Circa 1890

The figures are set upon a highly naturalistic base, skilfully carved in the form of a fallen tree trunk amongst rugged boulders. The dynamic movement and expressive features of both man and beast are particularly striking, capturing the violence and urgency of the encounter with remarkable realism.

fig 3. A detailed 19th-century carved walnut sculpture depicting a man in traditional attire struggling with a standing bear upon a carved log base.
fig 3. A Fine and Unusual Black Forest Walnut Figure Group, Circa 1890

Exceptionally finely carved in walnut, the group displays an abundance of naturalistic detail, together with a rich colour and beautifully developed patination consistent with age.

Circa 1890

Height: 31 cm

Width: 38 cm

Depth:11 cm

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

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Black Forest Walnut Sculpture to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233189
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
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Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A detailed 19th-century carved walnut sculpture depicting a man in traditional attire struggling with a standing bear upon a carved log base.

A Fine and Unusual Black Forest Walnut Figure Group, Circa 1890

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Robert Belcher Antiques

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

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A detailed 19th-century carved walnut sculpture depicting a man in traditional attire struggling with a standing bear upon a carved log base.
A Fine and Unusual Black Forest Walnut Figure Group, circa 1890
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Black Forest wood carvings originated predominantly in Switzerland and the Brienz region during the 19th century, known for intricate depictions of wildlife, hunting scenes, and naturalistic motifs executed in native hardwoods.

Artisans primarily used dense hardwoods such as walnut, lime wood, and oak, hand-carving detailed fur textures, naturalistic bark bases, and dynamic figures using specialised chisels and gouges.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit sharp, deep hand-carving details, naturalistic proportions, age-appropriate patination, and visible tool marks rather than the smoothed or uniform finish of modern machine reproductions.

These sculptural groups serve as tactile accents on a library bookshelf, mantelpiece, or console table, adding organic texture and historical craftsmanship to modern minimalist or traditional interiors.

Dust gently using a soft, dry bristle brush to reach fine carved crevices, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once a year to preserve the moisture and natural colour of the wood.
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