A tiny antique Black Forest bear, hand carved from wood with expressive features, glass eyes and a beautifully aged surface.
This charming little bear is a wonderful example of the traditional Black Forest carving associated with Switzerland, where skilled makers created finely detailed wooden animals inspired by the surrounding Alpine landscape.
Despite measuring just 3 cm high, the carving has plenty of presence. The expressive face, carefully shaped body and tiny glass eyes give the bear an appealing sense of personality, while the naturally aged wood adds warmth and character.
Black Forest animal carvings have long been admired for their craftsmanship and woodland subjects, with bears amongst the most recognisable and appealing forms. This little standing figure captures that tradition on a wonderfully miniature scale.
Its compact size makes it particularly enjoyable displayed on a shelf, within a cabinet or amongst other small antique pieces. There is something lovely about discovering the detail in such a tiny hand carved object, from the expression of the face to the individual character of the aged wood.
A delightful piece of traditional folk art with Alpine character, beautiful craftsmanship and a story contained in just a few centimetres.
Details
Type: Wooden animal figure
Origin: Switzerland
Era: Antique
Material: Hand carved wood
Design: Standing bear
Feature: Glass bead eyes
Dimensions
Height: 3 cm
Width: 2 cm
Depth: 5 cm
Condition
Good antique condition with age related wear. Glass eyes are intact and the figure remains structurally sound. Please refer to the photographs for further detail.
Shipping
Carefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.
Free UK delivery.
