{"product_id":"german-black-forest-carved-bear-umbrella-stand","title":"Black Forest Bear-Form Stand","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"90\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eBear-Form Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"22\"\u003eProbably \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBlack Forest, Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eLate 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eCarved wood\u003cbr data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"106\"\u003e34 × 15½ × 16 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eThis whimsical yet masterfully carved stand exemplifies the tradition of Black Forest woodcarving, in which animal subjects were rendered with striking realism and expressive character. The upright bear, mouth slightly open and forepaw raised, conveys a sense of animation and playful presence, while the deeply textured fur demonstrates the carver’s close observation of nature and technical skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"961\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eObjects of this type were popular souvenirs and luxury furnishings in the Alpine regions of Germany and Switzerland during the late 19th century, often serving as umbrella stands, jardinières, or small tables. Balancing humor with craftsmanship, the bear-form stand reflects the Black Forest tradition’s ability to transform functional furniture into sculptural works that celebrate both the natural world and artisanal virtuosity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthonys Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35001276177,"sku":"","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2013\/1449\/products\/14dcf5bfb47fca71b71be898516535c9170c5e9c.jpg?v=1770493889","url":"https:\/\/anthonysfineart.com\/products\/german-black-forest-carved-bear-umbrella-stand","provider":"Anthonys Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}