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C19th Carved Bear Black Forest Hall Stand
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
for sale €10,296     $11,176
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C19th Carved Bear Black Forest Hall Stand

19th century
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An exceptional C19th carved bear Black Forest hall stand; an excellent example of bold proportions, the large standing bear, with his large head with a great expression, open mouthed and glass eyes; standing on a naturalistic rockwork base incorporating a zinc drip tray. His left paw supporting a well carved, looped branch, to hold umbrellas and walking sticks. His right arm raised with his paw holding the tree with the two cubs playfully climbing. The upper branches with scrolled terminals for the hanging of coats and hats. Good rich colour and patination. Carved from Linden wood; all three bears with original glass eyes. Dismantles in the centre on a screw thread for transport.

Excellent condition

Swiss circa 1880

Dimensions (ins) 78.5 high x 27 wide x 21 deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Bear Umbrella Stand to the 19th Century.

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SA522748
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R0371
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Description
An exceptional C19th carved bear Black Forest hall stand; an excellent example of bold proportions, the large standing bear, with his large head with a great expression, open mouthed and glass eyes; standing on a naturalistic rockwork base incorporating a zinc drip tray. His left paw supporting a well carved, looped branch, to hold umbrellas and walking sticks. His right arm raised with his paw holding the tree with the two cubs playfully climbing. The upper branches with scrolled terminals for the hanging of coats and hats. Good rich colour and patination. Carved from Linden wood; all three bears with original glass eyes. Dismantles in the centre on a screw thread for transport.

Excellent condition

Swiss circa 1880

Dimensions (ins) 78.5 high x 27 wide x 21 deep

Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Bear Umbrella Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA522748
Dealers Internal Ref
R0371
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 19th-century hand-carved dark wood Black Forest hall stand depicting a standing bear holding a naturalistic branch ring above a carved drip tray base.
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Archive I A 19th-century hand-carved dark wood Black Forest hall stand depicting a standing bear holding a naturalistic branch ring above a carved drip tray base.

C19th Carved Bear Black Forest Hall Stand

Archive II A 19th-century hand-carved dark wood Black Forest hall stand depicting a standing bear holding a naturalistic branch ring above a carved drip tray base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century hand-carved dark wood Black Forest hall stand depicting a standing bear holding a naturalistic branch ring above a carved drip tray base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century hand-carved dark wood Black Forest hall stand depicting a standing bear holding a naturalistic branch ring above a carved drip tray base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century hand-carved dark wood Black Forest hall stand depicting a standing bear holding a naturalistic branch ring above a carved drip tray base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century hand-carved dark wood Black Forest hall stand depicting a standing bear holding a naturalistic branch ring above a carved drip tray base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century hand-carved dark wood Black Forest hall stand depicting a standing bear holding a naturalistic branch ring above a carved drip tray base. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century hand-carved dark wood Black Forest hall stand depicting a standing bear holding a naturalistic branch ring above a carved drip tray base. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century hand-carved dark wood Black Forest hall stand depicting a standing bear holding a naturalistic branch ring above a carved drip tray base. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century hand-carved dark wood Black Forest hall stand depicting a standing bear holding a naturalistic branch ring above a carved drip tray base. View X
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
Location
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
Items Sold 460
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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A 19th-century hand-carved dark wood Black Forest hall stand depicting a standing bear holding a naturalistic branch ring above a carved drip tray base.
C19th Carved Bear Black Forest Hall Stand
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A 19th-century hand-carved dark wood Black Forest hall stand depicting a standing bear holding a naturalistic branch ring above a carved drip tray base.
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Originating primarily in the Brienz region of Switzerland during the 19th century, Black Forest wood carving is a tradition of intricate hand-carved folk art featuring realistic wildlife, particularly bears and forest flora.

Black Forest carvings were predominantly crafted from local hardwoods such as lindenwood or walnut, stained to a dark finish and hand-carved using chisels and gouges.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display deep, expressive tool marks, detailed texture rendering such as realistic fur or bark, and natural age-related patina or shrinkage in the timber.

A Black Forest umbrella stand serves as a focal statement piece in an entryway or hallway, paired with neutral walls or traditional timber panelling to highlight its sculpted texture.

Keep carved wood away from direct heat sources and moisture, dusting regularly with a soft dry brush to clean detailed crevices, and applying natural beeswax sparingly to preserve the finish.
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