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Late C19th Pair of Carved Black Forest Cows
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Late C19th Pair of Carved Black Forest Cows

19th century
Sold 10 October 2026 · Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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Late C19th pair of carved Black Forest cows finely carved in Linden wood and of small scale; the two cows being freestanding both wearing cow bells on a leather collar and on naturalistic plinth bases; one cow calmly grazing while the other looking forward beside a delapidated fence.

Swiss circa 1880

Good condition

Dimensions (ins) 7 wide x 5.25 high x 3.25 deep

Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these Carved Black Forest Cows to the 1880s.

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Height
13.3cm (5.24")
Width
17.7cm (6.97")
Depth
8.2cm (3.23")
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SA707665
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R0561
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Description
Late C19th pair of carved Black Forest cows finely carved in Linden wood and of small scale; the two cows being freestanding both wearing cow bells on a leather collar and on naturalistic plinth bases; one cow calmly grazing while the other looking forward beside a delapidated fence.

Swiss circa 1880

Good condition

Dimensions (ins) 7 wide x 5.25 high x 3.25 deep

Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these Carved Black Forest Cows to the 1880s.

Height
13.3cm (5.24")
Width
17.7cm (6.97")
Depth
8.2cm (3.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA707665
Dealers Internal Ref
R0561
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 pair of late nineteenth-century carved dark wood cows mounted on integrated plinths, showing textured coats and bells carved around their necks. SOLD10 OCT 26
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Archive I A pair of late nineteenth-century carved dark wood cows mounted on integrated plinths, showing textured coats and bells carved around their necks. SOLD10 OCT 26

Late C19th Pair of Carved Black Forest Cows

Archive II A pair of late nineteenth-century carved dark wood cows mounted on integrated plinths, showing textured coats and bells carved around their necks. View II
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Archive VI A pair of late nineteenth-century carved dark wood cows mounted on integrated plinths, showing textured coats and bells carved around their necks. View VI
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
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A pair of late nineteenth-century carved dark wood cows mounted on integrated plinths, showing textured coats and bells carved around their necks.
Late C19th pair of carved Black Forest cows
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A pair of late nineteenth-century carved dark wood cows mounted on integrated plinths, showing textured coats and bells carved around their necks.
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  • ObjectDecorative Sculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Dark Stained Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHand-chiselled fur texture, Integrated carved plinths, Sculpted cowbells
  • SizeH 13.3 cm (5 in) x W 17.7 cm (7 in) x D 8.2 cm (3 in)

This pair of late nineteenth-century Black Forest decorative sculptures depicts two cows carved from Linden wood with a dark brown stained finish. The style is rustic farmhouse, featuring hand-chiselled fur texture across the bodies, sculpted cowbells on collars, and integrated naturalistic plinth bases with rounded edge mouldings. One freestanding cow looks forward beside a dilapidated fence while the other grazes on the ground. Each piece measures 13.3 cm high, 17.7 cm wide, and 8.2 cm deep. These small-scale figures suit placement on a mantelpiece or a side table in a study or living area. They bring traditional craftsmanship and rural character to a room interior without dominating the surface space. The wood shows a dark, consistent patina that highlights the organic details of the carving.

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Originating predominantly in the Brienz region of Switzerland during the nineteenth century, Black Forest carvings are renowned for their highly detailed representations of wildlife, domestic animals, and natural foliage hand-carved from native hardwoods.

Craftsmen primarily utilised dense European hardwoods such as Lindenwood, lime, walnut, and pearwood. These pieces were finely hand-carved and typically finished with a dark stain or natural wax to enhance textural details like hide and fur.

Authentic period pieces exhibit crisp, hand-chiselled tool marks, natural anatomical proportions, and an unblemished, deep surface patina acquired over time, contrasting with modern cast or resin imitations.

Display them as a pair on a mantelpiece, console table, or within a bookshelf alongside books and ceramics to introduce organic warmth, texture, and historic interest to modern or traditional schemes.

Remove dust using a dry microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush, and apply a light coating of clear beeswax polish annually. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent cracking.
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