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Pair of Swiss 19th Century Carved Wooden Cattle
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A pair of Black Forest cattle, probably by Johann Huggler
Carved in lindenwood, the naturalistically carved swiss cow and bull stand on elliptical bases.
Brienz Area, circa 1870
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; ‘Swiss Carvings, The Art of the Black Forest’ by Arenski, Daniels and Daniels, published by The Antique Collectors Club 2004 for similar examples on pp 83-85.
- Attributed to:Johann Huggler (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Black Forest (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
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