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Pair of Carved Black Forest Bear Bookends
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Pair of Carved Black Forest Bear Bookends

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 October 2026 · LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Description

This delightful pair of Black Forest bookends features two finely carved bears standing upright, each bracing against a wooden panel.

The figures are beautifully detailed, with textured fur, expressive faces, and a warm hand-finished patina that highlights the craftsmanship typical of traditional Black Forest woodcarving.

Each base and backing panel is made of solid wood, providing sturdy support for books. One of the panels is engraved with the name “Urfer,” suggesting the work of a skilled carver.

W 9cm (3.75")

D 11cm (4.5")

H 16cm (6.25")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated these Black Forest Bear Bookends to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09293299
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Incised URFER mark on the base: Swiss woodcarving workshop of the Brienz tradition.
Hand-carved fur and facial details: skilled hand tool work.
Soft wear to the base edges: decades of normal shelf handling.
Mellow surface colour across the timber: naturally aged finish.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA1184757
Dealers Internal Reference
AE251210A
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Description
This delightful pair of Black Forest bookends features two finely carved bears standing upright, each bracing against a wooden panel.
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The figures are beautifully detailed, with textured fur, expressive faces, and a warm hand-finished patina that highlights the craftsmanship typical of traditional Black Forest woodcarving.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 1. A pair of hand-carved wooden bookends depicting standing bears with open mouths pushing against vertical wooden supports.
fig 1. Pair of Carved Black Forest Bear Bookends

Each base and backing panel is made of solid wood, providing sturdy support for books. One of the panels is engraved with the name “Urfer,” suggesting the work of a skilled carver.

W 9cm (3.75")

D 11cm (4.5")

H 16cm (6.25")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated these Black Forest Bear Bookends to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09293299
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Incised URFER mark on the base: Swiss woodcarving workshop of the Brienz tradition.
Hand-carved fur and facial details: skilled hand tool work.
Soft wear to the base edges: decades of normal shelf handling.
Mellow surface colour across the timber: naturally aged finish.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1184757
Dealers Internal Ref
AE251210A
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Archive I A pair of hand-carved wooden bookends depicting standing bears with open mouths pushing against vertical wooden supports. SOLD29 OCT 26

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A pair of hand-carved wooden bookends depicting standing bears with open mouths pushing against vertical wooden supports.
Pair of Carved Black Forest Bear Bookends
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A pair of hand-carved wooden bookends depicting standing bears with open mouths pushing against vertical wooden supports.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookends
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Linden Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStanding bear figures, hand-carved fur detail, bevelled wooden bases
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This pair of Black Forest bookends dates from 1920 in the traditional Black Forest style. Formed from carved linden wood in a warm brown colour, each piece depicts a standing bear with textured fur and an open mouth bracing against a vertical wooden support resting on a bevelled rectangular base. The wood displays a hand-finished patina, visible grain textures, and natural tonal variations across the surfaces. Each bookend measures 16 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 11 cm deep. Placed upon a bookshelf in a gentleman's library or study, these bookends secure volumes while serving as decorative animal figures. The solid wooden bases and upright panels hold books upright between them, adding carved detail to a desktop or shelving unit.

FAQs

Black Forest woodcarving originated in the Brienz region of Switzerland during the early nineteenth century. Local artisans established a thriving craft industry producing figurative woodcarvings, predominantly depicting wildlife such as bears, chamois, and eagles, to sell to international tourists visiting the Alps.

Linden wood, also known as lime wood, was the primary timber chosen by Swiss carvers due to its fine grain, soft texture, and suitability for intricate hand tooling. Walnut and pearwood were also occasionally utilised for detailed functional items.

Authentic nineteenth and early twentieth-century pieces display visible chisel marks, natural variations from hand carving, and realistic anatomical details in the animal figures. Genuine examples show age-appropriate surface patination rather than uniform modern machine-moulded finishes.

Place them on a dark wood bookcase, floating shelf, or study desk to add texture and organic figurative form. They pair well alongside leather-bound volumes, brass accessories, and traditional architectural features.

Remove surface dust regularly using a soft, dry brush to reach recessed areas. Apply a small quantity of clear beeswax polish annually to protect the timber and retain the surface lustre, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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