Sculpture Vase Flower Holder Jardiniere Carved Wood Black Forest Cock XIXth Century

Black Forest* carved wood sculpture suitable for use as a flower vase or planter, depicting a rooster

This sculpture is in good condition. Caution: do not use water directly in the wooden basket / best suited to dried flowers.

Please note: cracks on the rooster's neck and on one leg, a few small pieces of wooda few cracks and holes in the basket,time wear, take a good look at the photos (see red arrows)

Black Forest carved wood objects do not originate in Germany.but were made in the Brienz region of Switzerland.Woodworking is an age-old tradition in this region, and the localwoodcarving on house facades, furniture and everyday objects.furniture and everyday objects. Sculptors excelrepresent wild animals in their natural environment.environment. In the 19th century, these naturalistic sculptures of the Black Forestbecame very fashionable and highly prized.

Reference: 800 87
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