Box - Wood - Black Forest
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Description from the seller
Oval carved-wood jewelry box “Black Forest” – Late 19th century / Early 20th century (c. 1880–1910).
Black Forest / German Folk Art.
Carved wood with natural dark patina and waxed finish.
Rare and unusual oval-shaped jewelry or secrétaire box, in dense noble wood (probably walnut or pearwood), finely hand-carved.
The piece rests on four curvilinear, fenestrated feet, decorated with classical-style volutes.
The body of the box features a continuous frieze finely carved with phytomorphic motifs of foliage and organic garlands, integrating the original bronze lock insert on the front face.
The lid, slightly domed and edged by a repetitive geometric pattern, is crowned by an expressive and detailed three-dimensional sculpture of a hunting dog lying (couchant) on a stylized rocky base.
This exemplar is an exceptional testament to the prestigious regional craftsmanship of the Black Forest region (Black Forest / Swiss-German border), highly valued by the international market for rustic and hunting-themed art collectibles.
It is in good to reasonable condition; one of the legs has been restored as shown in the photos, and it seems to me that the dog’s ear is missing. The key is also missing.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
Translated by Google TranslateOval carved-wood jewelry box “Black Forest” – Late 19th century / Early 20th century (c. 1880–1910).
Black Forest / German Folk Art.
Carved wood with natural dark patina and waxed finish.
Rare and unusual oval-shaped jewelry or secrétaire box, in dense noble wood (probably walnut or pearwood), finely hand-carved.
The piece rests on four curvilinear, fenestrated feet, decorated with classical-style volutes.
The body of the box features a continuous frieze finely carved with phytomorphic motifs of foliage and organic garlands, integrating the original bronze lock insert on the front face.
The lid, slightly domed and edged by a repetitive geometric pattern, is crowned by an expressive and detailed three-dimensional sculpture of a hunting dog lying (couchant) on a stylized rocky base.
This exemplar is an exceptional testament to the prestigious regional craftsmanship of the Black Forest region (Black Forest / Swiss-German border), highly valued by the international market for rustic and hunting-themed art collectibles.
It is in good to reasonable condition; one of the legs has been restored as shown in the photos, and it seems to me that the dog’s ear is missing. The key is also missing.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
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Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Black Forest
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
14 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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