{"product_id":"black-forest-bear-cub","title":"Black Forest Bear Cub","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eBear Cub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"138\"\u003eBlack Forest, Germany\u003cbr data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eLate 19th–early 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eCarved wood\u003cbr data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"207\"\u003e5 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eCarved as a seated bear cub with gently animated features and a relaxed, playful posture, this small sculpture reflects the charm and narrative sensibility characteristic of Black Forest carving. The softly modeled fur, expressive face, and informal pose convey a sense of warmth and approachability that appealed strongly to late 19th-century audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eBear subjects were especially favored by Black Forest workshops, symbolizing both the Alpine wilderness and a lighthearted folkloric spirit. Intended as a decorative object, the present example demonstrates the carver’s skill in distilling character and movement into a compact form, making it well suited for display on a desk, shelf, or cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthonys Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47287783555308,"sku":null,"price":775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2013\/1449\/files\/Screenshot2026-02-07at4.18.48PM.png?v=1770506334","url":"https:\/\/anthonysfineart.com\/products\/black-forest-bear-cub","provider":"Anthonys Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}