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An unusual ‘Black Forest’ walnut eagle and chamois hall stand

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
An unusual ‘Black Forest’ walnut eagle and chamois hall stand, modelled as an eagle perched in the bare branches of a tree sizing up a chamois below, with a shaped vine branch for enclosing walking sticks and a metal drip tray, the feathers and fur naturalistically carved, applied with glass eyes and a barometer below the eagle’s beak. Swiss, circa 1880.

Footnote: In Chapter 6 of ‘Swiss Carvings, The Art of the ‘Black Forest’ 1820-1940,’ Woodbridge 2005; Arenski, Daniels and Daniels show numerous similar hall stands featuring dogs and bears but none of this design.

More Information

In the Style of:	Black Forest
Origin:	Switzerland
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Walnut
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1880
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	745661

Dimensions

W.	24 in;	H.	79.5 in;	D.	13 in;
W.	60.96 cm;	H.	201.93 cm;	D.	33.02 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art