$3490.00
If you ever wanted one of those bears standing on their hind legs in your hallway, well this is your chance. And it's a particularly nice example of the famed Black Forest Bear. The craftsmanship and detail are exceptional. The carved fur is a triumph as is the life-like expression. The chain is hand crafted in wood, the glass eyes are complete, as is the painted detail in the mouth. The original tin drip tray is also in place. The RH ear has previously been broken and is glued back on but this is not very noticable. There are a couple of cracks in the wood associated with its drying over the years, but nothing that affects its solidity and it doesn't detract from its appearance. What's particularly interesting in this example is that the bears front paws form the top of the stick stand; as most other examples have the bear holding a hoop or log. These were hand crafted in the Black Forest Region of Germany or Switzerland and this example would be from the late 19th or early 20th century.
Measures; 770 mm H, 330 mm W, 300mm D