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Pair of Swiss 19th Century Carved Wooden Cattle Attributed to Johann Huggler

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A pair of Black Forest cattle attributed to Johann Huggler Carved in lindenwood, the naturalistically carved Swiss cow, calf and bull stand on elliptical bases of grass and rocky outcrops, resting on bun feet. Brienz Area, circa 1870 Johann Huggler (1834-1912) Johann Huggler was a renowned carver and was very highly regarded within the trade, becoming known as the "king of carvers." He became an informal spokesperson for the carvers of Brienz, and eventually convinced the Schnitzlerschule School to participate in the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Huggler specialized in cattle, and exhibited at the Chicago World's Fair 1893, Paris Exhibition of 1900 and St Louis World's Fair, 1904. Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland was remarked upon in Baedeker's travel guide, as having a population of 2400, of whom 600 persons were employed as woodcarvers, to supply the tourist trade to Switzerland with mementos of the tour. A museum devoted entirely to the art of wood carving may be visited today. Literature: Arenski, Jay, Michael Daniels, and Simon Daniels. Swiss Carvings: The Art of the "Black Forest": 1820-1940. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 2005; for similar examples on pp 83-85.
  • Creator:
    Johann Huggler (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Black Forest (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 92641stDibs: LU954717612652
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