5 Black Forest wooden bears, carved in the 1920s, with glass eyes, brown bear family, Black Forest Carved Bears, Wooden Grizzly Bear Set, Antique

Rare set of five hand-carved Black Forest brown bears from the 1920s.

This exceptional set consists of five finely carved wooden bears of varying sizes, which can be arranged as a natural bear family. The animals display the detailed fur texture typical of Black Forest woodcarving, meticulously crafted paws, and expressive faces with inlaid glass eyes.

The varying sizes of the bears are particularly appealing, lending the ensemble a lively and decorative effect. These expressive figures embody the traditional animal depictions of early 20th-century Black Forest woodcarving and are ideally suited as collector's items, hunting lodge decorations, or rustic country house decor.

The fine craftsmanship, the beautiful signs of age and the original patina give the figures an authentic historical character.

Details
Origin: Black Forest, Germany
Period: circa 1920s
Material: hand-carved wood
Eyes: small glass inserts (glass eyes)
Subject: Brown bears / Grizzly bears
Number: 5 figures
Condition: good condition for its age, with signs of wear and patina

Mass

Largest bear:

Width/Length: approx. 21 cm

The other bears are proportionally smaller.

Condition

Good antique condition with age-related wear, slight abrasions, and patina. The glass eyes and carved details are well preserved. Please consider the photos as an essential part of the description.

materials

Wood, glass eyes, carving, stain, varnish