Black Forest
German
Black Forest is a term used to describe a style of woodcarving that originated in the Black Forest region of Germany in the 19th century. Black Forest carvings are typically highly detailed and often feature naturalistic depictions of animals and plants.
Black Forest carvings were first produced as a form of folk art, and were originally created by farmers and woodworkers in their spare time. The carvings were highly popular, and were soon being produced on a larger scale by professional carvers and woodworking firms.
Black Forest carvings are typically made from a range of woods, including lime, oak, and walnut, and are often painted or stained to enhance their naturalistic qualities. The carvings were used for a variety of purposes, including as decorative objects, furniture embellishments, and even as clocks.
Today, Black Forest carvings are highly prized by collectors and are considered important examples of the art of woodcarving. Examples of Black Forest carvings can be found in museum collections around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Black Forest carvings were first produced as a form of folk art, and were originally created by farmers and woodworkers in their spare time. The carvings were highly popular, and were soon being produced on a larger scale by professional carvers and woodworking firms.
Black Forest carvings are typically made from a range of woods, including lime, oak, and walnut, and are often painted or stained to enhance their naturalistic qualities. The carvings were used for a variety of purposes, including as decorative objects, furniture embellishments, and even as clocks.
Today, Black Forest carvings are highly prized by collectors and are considered important examples of the art of woodcarving. Examples of Black Forest carvings can be found in museum collections around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
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A pair of ‘Black Forest’ walnut game plaques attributed to Johann Flück
H 32 in W 23 in
$ 7,000
Sold
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Large Black Forest 19th Century Antler Arm Chair and Ottoman
H 41 in W 29 in D 32 in
$ 10,500
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19th Century Black Forest Cigar Holder of a Bear Holding a Barrel
H 9 in W 7 in D 8 in
$ 2,950
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Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) Light Walnut Rectangular Center Table
H 32 in W 62 in D 31 in
$ 76,000
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Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) Walnut 3 Section Armoire Cabinet
H 106 in W 88 in D 22 in
$ 75,000
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Pair of Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) Walnut Console Tables
H 33 in W 49 in D 22 in
$ 87,500
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Black Forest Wood Carving Eagle with Crescent Mirror 1890
H 9.84 in W 10.63 in D 1.97 in
$ 880
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Pair of Rustic Black Forest Walnut Side Chairs, One Chair with Music Box
H 37 in W 17 in D 20 in
$ 16,500
Sold
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Antique Black Forest Farmer's Tripod Stool 19th Century in Pine Wood, Germany
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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