Antique Swiss Brienz Carved Wood Bear Figurine c. 1880-1920 – Pristine Mint antique conition. *475

Up for sale is an absolutely stunning, authentic antique Swiss wood carving of a standing bear cub, meticulously hand-crafted in Brienz, Switzerland, during the golden era of Swiss folk art (circa 1880–1920). Often historically referred to under the umbrella of "Black Forest" carvings, this exquisite miniature captures the timeless, naturalistic charm that made Brienz artisans world-renowned.This collector's piece is in pristine, museum-quality mint condition. Unlike most surviving wood carvings from this era, it shows absolutely no chips, hairline cracks, or structural damage whatsoever. The original inset tiny glass bead eyes are perfectly intact, bright, and secure. The highly detailed facial features remain crisp, highlighted by a flawlessly preserved hand-painted red mouth and deep black nose with zero chipping or color loss.The linden wood displays an exceptional, rich dark patina with incredibly fine fur scoring texture covering the entire body. On the underside of the paw, the original workshop catalog/inventory number "475" is beautifully hand-painted in a textured, raised yellow pigment—a classic indicator of an early 20th-century major Swiss workshop production line (such as Ed. Binder or Gebrüder Flück).An extraordinarily rare find in this flawless state of preservation. This miniature standing bear makes a premier addition to any advanced Black Forest collection, rustic lodge decor, or antique Swiss folk art display.Origin: Brienz, SwitzerlandEstimated Era: c. 1880 - 1920Material: Hand-Carved Linden Wood with Inset Glass EyesMarkings: Yellow catalog script "475" on footCondition: Mint / Pristine Vintage Condition (No chips, no wear to painted elements, glass eyes fully intact)