Open image in slideshow, Antique, Black Forest ( Schwarzwälder ), hand carved, wooden horse head/bust with glass eyes. In the back of the head a compartment to put objects.

Antique, Black Forest ( Schwarzwälder ), hand carved, wooden horse head/bust with glass eyes. In the back of the head a compartment to put objects.

Sale price Price $ 3,500.00 Regular price Unit price per

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1890-1900 Switzerland.

Size 22 x 20 x 10 cm

Black Forest Carving History

In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s it had become the driving force for this industry.

Swiss wood carvers became world renown and featured at many international exhibitions.
Here is a shortlist of the major exhibitions Black Forest Carvings were spotlighted.

Great Exhibition, London (1851)
Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia (1876)
Chicago Worlds Fair, Chicago (1893)
Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900)

In Europe Black Forest carvings (wares) became a symbol of luxury and wealth. The finest pieces of Black Forest carving was often found in Royal collection and elite collector’s homes (usually Victorian world travelers).
During the 1800-1900’s popularity was also growing in many overseas markets. There was a high demand for these carving especially depicting American Wildlife.