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Black Forest Bear Circa 1900
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Black Forest Bear Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 March 2025 · Frank Craig Antiques
This “Black Forest Bear Circa 1900” found a buyer.

It was listed by Frank Craig Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

A good carved black forest bear. The fine detail and hatched carving, gives this piece that extra look of fine quality, emphasising the individual teeth and fangs, and carved on the inside of the ears, and inset with glass eyes. This amusing little bear is in absolutely perfect condition with no stress cracks, chips, or abrasions. For further decorative items, please visit our website www.frankcraigantiques. com

Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Bear to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA985846
Dealers Internal Reference
1215
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Description
A good carved black forest bear.
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The fine detail and hatched carving, gives this piece that extra look of fine quality, emphasising the individual teeth and fangs, and carved on the inside of the ears, and inset with glass eyes.
Frank Craig Antiques

This amusing little bear is in absolutely perfect condition with no stress cracks, chips, or abrasions. For further decorative items, please visit our website www.frankcraigantiques. com

Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Bear to the Edwardian era.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA985846
Dealers Internal Ref
1215
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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A hand-carved wooden bear sculpture in a walking pose, showing textured fur detailing and glass eyes. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A hand-carved wooden bear sculpture in a walking pose, showing textured fur detailing and glass eyes. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Black Forest Bear Circa 1900

Archive II A hand-carved wooden bear sculpture in a walking pose, showing textured fur detailing and glass eyes. View II
Archive III A hand-carved wooden bear sculpture in a walking pose, showing textured fur detailing and glass eyes. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved wooden bear sculpture in a walking pose, showing textured fur detailing and glass eyes. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved wooden bear sculpture in a walking pose, showing textured fur detailing and glass eyes. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved wooden bear sculpture in a walking pose, showing textured fur detailing and glass eyes. View VI
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Frank Craig Antiques

Frank Craig Antiques
Telephone 07774 888 724 or 01803 911 878
Location
Torquay
Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frankcraig
Verified Since Apr 2018
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Items Sold 528
Frank Craig Antiques
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A hand-carved wooden bear sculpture in a walking pose, showing textured fur detailing and glass eyes.
Black forest bear circa 1900
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A hand-carved wooden bear sculpture in a walking pose, showing textured fur detailing and glass eyes.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialLinden wood, Walnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHand-carved fur texture, Glass inset eyes, Naturalistic walking stance
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Black Forest wood carving refers to intricately detailed wooden sculptures, particularly featuring animals such as bears, produced mainly in the Brienz region of Switzerland and the Black Forest region of Germany during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

These pieces were typically hand-carved from solid hardwoods such as lime, linden, walnut, or maple, often finished with hand-applied wax to enhance the natural grain and texture of the wood.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-carved detailing with naturalistic texturing, traditional glass eyes, and the characteristic warm patination developed over decades of handling and ageing.

These sculptures add character and organic texture when placed on mantelpieces, bookshelves, or side tables, blending particularly well with traditional, rustic, or eclectic design schemes.

Preserve the wood by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature fluctuations, occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax to clean and protect the surface without building up residue.
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