A late 19th century 'Black Forest' carved linden wood umbrella stand, Swiss, circa 1890
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A late 19th century 'Black Forest' carved linden wood umbrella stand, Swiss, circa 1890
Carved as a begging long or curly-haired terrier, wearing a collar and resting on its haunches, on a moulded base with black-painted sheet metal drip tray, 92cm high
Sold for £10,000 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • A similar example sold Bonhams, Knightsbridge, 30th September 2009, Lot 293.

    Two umbrella stands of the same form but carved with different breeds of dog are illustrated J. Arenski, S. Daniels & M. Daniels, Swiss Carvings: The Art of the 'Black Forest' 1820 - 1940 (2005), p. 101, Fig. 154 and p. 113, Fig. 177.

Category: Furniture

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