BLACK FOREST CARVED LINDEN WOOD BEAR BENCH.

BLACK FOREST CARVED LINDEN WOOD BEAR BENCH. Circa 1900. In three parts, depicting two carved standing bears with brown glass eyes, fore paws extended supporting a central bench, the back pierce-carved with foliate scrolling trellis work centering a small standing bear, the ends in the forms of scrolled arms. The single board plank seat carved with floral accents. For a similar example see “SWISS CARVINGS THE ART OF THE ‘BLACK FOREST’ 1820-1940″ by Jay Arenski, Simon Daniels and Michael Daniels- pg. 149, plate 248. SIZE: 24-3/4″ h x 48″ l x 15” d. PROVENANCE: From a private collection. CONDITION: Structurally very good. Retains original surfaces now slightly dry. 9-20630 (1,500-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2408	$2,300.00	BLACK FOREST CARVED LINDEN WOOD BEAR BENCH. Circa 1900. In three parts, depicting two carved standing bears with brown glass eyes, fore paws extended supporting a central bench, the back pierce-carved with foliate scrolling trellis work centering a small standing bear, the ends in the forms of scrolled arms. The single board plank seat carved with floral accents. For a similar example see “SWISS CARVINGS THE ART OF THE ‘BLACK FOREST’ 1820-1940″ by Jay Arenski, Simon Daniels and Michael Daniels- pg. 149, plate 248. SIZE: 24-3/4″ h x 48″ l x 15” d. PROVENANCE: From a private collection. CONDITION: Structurally very good. Retains original surfaces now slightly dry. 9-20630 (1,500-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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