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Brienz Black Forest Carvings

Cisco’s acquired the Brienz Collection in 2001, purchasing a large private collection of a museum in Brienz, Switzerland and then assisting in publishing a comprehensive and authoritative book on the subject, Black Forest Bears and Wood Carvings, 1860-1920.  Since that time, Cisco’s continues to acquire additional pieces, both large and small, with one of the largest offerings in the country – over 400 pieces. 
  • Black Forest Jewelry Box, Furnishings, Black Forest, Jewelry Box

    Black Forest Jewelry Box

    $1,500

    Footed oval Black Forest jewelry box with floral finials.PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Switzerland, EuropeSIZE: 8" x 5" x 5"

  • Spear from a Castle, Furnishings, Black Forest, Other

    Spear from a Castle

    Current Price $500
    Original Price $1,200
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    58.33% off

    17th century spear used to kill boars in the Black Forest. Haft is contemporary, but in a similar style to the original. 12"; 70" overall.PERIOD: 1...

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  • Miniature Bear on Swing Set, Furnishings, Black Forest, Figure

    Miniature Bear on Swing Set

    Current Price $250
    Original Price $350
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    28.57% off

    Miniature carved bear on swing set. 6"W x 5"HPERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Switzerland, EuropeSIZE: 6"W x 5"H

  • Dog Plaque, Furnishings, Black Forest, Plaque

    Dog Plaque

    $3,500

    Well-carved Black Forest dog head on walnut plaque. Appears once to have been a cabinet door or box lid. 13" x 17"h. Part of the Brienz collecti...

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  • Walking Bear Bell, Furnishings, Black Forest, Figure

    Walking Bear Bell

    $2,000

    Swiss walking bear bell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," plate 92d. Book included.PERIOD: Late 19th Century ORIGIN: Swit...

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  • Bear Barometer, Furnishings, Black Forest, Other

    Bear Barometer

    $1,200

    Climbing bear barometer. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings" Plate: 92b. Book included.PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Swit...

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  • Bear Inkwell, Furnishings, Black Forest, Other

    Bear Inkwell

    $1,200

    Walking bear pen holder and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," plate 92a. Book included.PERIOD: Early 20th Century...

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  • Bear Hall Stand, Furnishings, Black Forest, Hall Tree

    Bear Hall Stand

    $26,000

    Hall stand mother bear climbing tree with one cub. Beleved glass mirror. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," plate 91. Book ...

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  • Seated Bear, Furnishings, Black Forest, Other

    Seated Bear

    $3,000

    Swiss seated bear thermometer and barometer. Mechanically fine. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," plate 84c. Book included...

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  • Bear Mirror, Furnishings, Black Forest, Other

    Bear Mirror

    $4,000

    Standing bear, holding beveled glass mirror. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings" Plate: 84B Book included.PERIOD: Early 20th ...

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  • Bear Hall Stand, Furnishings, Black Forest, Hall Tree

    Bear Hall Stand

    $18,000

    Hall stand. Mother bear holding tree trunk with cub. Beveled glass mirror. Published in "Black Forest Bears" Swiss Wood Carvings, plate 73.This is ...

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  • Two Bear Stool, Furnishings, Black Forest, Bench

    Two Bear Stool

    $6,000

    Swiss two bear stool with slot in center for carrying. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," plate 67. Book included.PERIOD: L...

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  • Walking Bear Stool, Furnishings, Black Forest, Bench

    Walking Bear Stool

    $12,000

    Swiss walking bear stool. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," Plate: 66. Book included.PERIOD: Late 19th Century ORIGIN: Swi...

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