Black Forest Carved Dog

Description

This Black Forest Carved Dog, dating to circa 1890, is naturalistically modelled in a reclining position, hand carved with detailed fur throughout the body, legs and head. The dog is shown resting with its head lowered between the front paws, giving the figure a relaxed and lifelike pose.

The face is fitted with glass eyes, with carefully carved features to the muzzle, ears and brow. The rich brown surface highlights the depth of the carving and the natural variation of the timber.

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Measurements

7cm High x 24cm Wide x 12cm deep (2.76 x 9.45 x 4.72 Inches) 

What are Black Forest carvings?

Black Forest carvings come with the common misconception that they are from Germany when they actually come from Switzerland. Originally named Brienzerware because of where it originated, the carvings became a type of grand tour souvenir and tourists would pick them up on their travels around Switzerland. The golden age of Black Forest Carvings dated around the 1900s and range from the most common being Bears to birds, dogs, gnomes and many other figures in a range of carvings from figures to tables and everything in-between.

For further information see our Makers and Retailers page on Black Forest.

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