Description
Antique wooden carved statue of a Retriver, Brienz ca. 1900. A wooden carved statue of a retriver laying down. A very detailed dog statue carved out of one piece of nut-wood. Brienz, Switzerland circa 1900. The wood carving tradition in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were looking for new employment opportunities. They used their skills from traditional crafts, carving everyday objects and sculptures, and created a new business. Many woodcarvers where trained in the "School of Wood Carving, Brienz" which was established in 1884. Around 1900 the woodcarving industry counted ca. This statue not only carries a rich history behind but is a very elegant, detailed, and carries traditional Swiss vibe. Length: 15cm
Description
Antique wooden carved statue of a Retriver, Brienz ca. 1900. A wooden carved statue of a retriver laying down.
A very detailed dog statue carved out of one piece of nut-wood. Brienz, Switzerland circa 1900. The wood carving tradition in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were looking for new employment opportunities. They used their skills from traditional crafts, carving everyday objects and sculptures, and created a new business. Many woodcarvers where trained in the "School of Wood Carving, Brienz" which was established in 1884. Around 1900 the woodcarving industry counted ca.
This statue not only carries a rich history behind but is a very elegant, detailed, and carries traditional Swiss vibe.
Length: 15cm
