Antique Carved Wood Bear Figurine Black Forest Standing Bear On Tree Base Rustic Cabin Decor Sculpture Early 20th Century
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Antique Carved Wood Bear Figurine Black Forest Style Standing Bear On Tree Base Rustic Cabin Decor Folk Art Sculpture Early 20th Century
This is a hand-carved wooden bear figurine in the style of the famed Black Forest tradition. The bear is depicted standing upright on its hind legs with front paws raised, conveying an alert and animated posture. It stands on an organic tree-slice base that retains the natural bark edge and wood grain, enhancing its rustic appeal.
Carved with detailed fur texture, pronounced claws, and expressive facial features, this piece reflects early 20th-century craftsmanship associated with the Black Forest carving tradition, which originated in Switzerland and Southern Germany. It may also be related to mid-century or pre-war folk carving traditions seen in Alpine, Russian, or Northern American carving schools.
While unsigned, the style, proportions, and naturalistic rendering suggest it was carved between 1910 and 1940, likely as a decorative object for a hunting lodge, mountain cabin, or rustic interior.
Dimensions:
• Height: approx. 7.5 inches
• Width: approx. 6.5 inches
• Depth: approx. 5.5 inches
• Material: solid hardwood (likely walnut or larch)
Very good vintage condition with light wear from age. No chips or cracks. Base shows some natural age checking consistent with the age of the wood. There is a drilled hole in the underside of the base, possibly from an earlier mounting or display method.
Carved wooden bears became iconic symbols of Black Forest folk art in the late 19th century and early 20th century, often made as souvenirs or decorative items for alpine homes. This figure’s upright posture and hand-tooled texture follow that legacy, even if its origin may also reflect American or Russian rustic carving schools influenced by the same tradition.
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