Antique BLACK FOREST Mother Dog &pups Figure Att:WALTER MADER SWISS HAND CARVED
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:16674479 | Original/Reproduction: Original |
| Era: 1900s | Originating Region: Switzerland |
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On offer today... A distinctive wood carving of a mother dog and her pups, hand carved with fastidious attention to detail that could only be the work of Swiss artist Walter Mader. Around the turn of the 20th century, there were some 2, 000 carvers active in the town of Brienz, Switzerland, and Mader was unquestionably one of the premier names to arise from the... group.The 3 dogs all have hand-coloured characteristics and inlaid glass eyes, which are typical of Mader’s fine hand along with the hollowed out base is found on most of his works I have seen.Measures 30 cm (12") long x 19 cm wide x 11.5 cm high.
Weighs 510 grams before careful packing.
Circa 1890-1910
Very good original condition. Chip to one toe & tip of tail. Shallow line to the mother's face and short, shallow split to one puppy's hind leg.Colouring strong. Beautiful patina.
**The detailed photos provided reflect the condition well and form an important part of the description.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - PAYPAL only accepted .
PLEASE NOTE: COST FOR INSURANCE for INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE has been AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED.
POSTAGE QUOTED IS FOR TRACKED airmail parcel.
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
I am selling vintage and ANTIQUE items and therefore the items will reflect a certain amount of age and wear. They will not look brand new. Please email for more details if needed.
If an item differs significantly from the description or photos provided contact me within 7 days of receiving the piece and I will refund the full value paid for that item as long as it is returned in the same condition as it was sent.
I pack well but recommend buyer take out insurance for valuable items. Packaging often includes recycled materials in order to keep postage costs down and do the right thing! If this is not suitable for you, email me and I will calculate the extra costs involved for alternative packaging. Thanks for your understanding!
On offer today... A distinctive wood carving of a mother dog and her pups, hand carved with fastidious attention to detail that could only be the work of Swiss artist Walter Mader. Around the turn of the 20th century, there were some 2, 000 carvers active in the town of Brienz, Switzerland, and Mader was unquestionably one of the premier names to arise from the... group.The 3 dogs all have hand-coloured characteristics and inlaid glass eyes, which are typical of Mader’s fine hand along with the hollowed out base is found on most of his works I have seen.Measures 30 cm (12") long x 19 cm wide x 11.5 cm high.
Weighs 510 grams before careful packing.
Circa 1890-1910
Very good original condition. Chip to one toe & tip of tail. Shallow line to the mother's face and short, shallow split to one puppy's hind leg.Colouring strong. Beautiful patina.
**The detailed photos provided reflect the condition well and form an important part of the description.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - PAYPAL only accepted .
PLEASE NOTE: COST FOR INSURANCE for INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE has been AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED.
POSTAGE QUOTED IS FOR TRACKED airmail parcel.
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
I am selling vintage and ANTIQUE items and therefore the items will reflect a certain amount of age and wear. They will not look brand new. Please email for more details if needed.
If an item differs significantly from the description or photos provided contact me within 7 days of receiving the piece and I will refund the full value paid for that item as long as it is returned in the same condition as it was sent.
I pack well but recommend buyer take out insurance for valuable items. Packaging often includes recycled materials in order to keep postage costs down and do the right thing! If this is not suitable for you, email me and I will calculate the extra costs involved for alternative packaging. Thanks for your understanding!
