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Swiss Carvings: The Art of the 'Black Forest' 1820-1940

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This book is the first serious study of this genre. The authors have put together a bonanza of information including not only serious academic research but the most amazing photos. Bears on skis, majestic eagles, faithful hounds, and amazing sculpture, leap out of the pages...The authors point out that this whole ouvre has long been ignored and needs to be re-classified for what it really is, a serious, 19th/early 20th century art form. The chapter on international exhibitions, for example, puts a completely different perspective on Black Forest. The book is thoroughly readable and also refreshingly unpretentious.

EXCELLENT book on the Black Forest carvings. Private collection photos really show the exquisite details of many of the pieces. Great history details included. I found the vintage cabinet card photos, paintings and drawings that inspired many of the pieces particularly fascinating. Book also includes company catalog pages, which are nice to have, but whose item pictures are rather small in size. Book definitely worth purchasing whether you are a collector or one who appreciates wood carving artistry.