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silla was born out of a passion for beautiful objects: special pieces with aesthetic and historical significance. In 2009, after years of collecting, Andrew Silla and his wife Grace began to work privately with clients from their residence in Southern Maryland. Quickly outgrowing the space, the business was moved from Maryland to Pennsylvania in 2012 and after several warehouse location changes it was firmly settled in the present brick-and-mortar location in downtown Shippensburg.

The 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery is home to a large collection of works of art and estate jewelry. We specialize in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 with a particular emphasis on the Animaliers and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display.

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Black Forest Carved "Walking Bear"

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Regular Price: $3,200.00
SKU:
503MYK05P
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RARE ORIGINAL CARVED BLACK FOREST "WALKING BEAR"

Probably Swiss, circa 1920
Retaining original glass black eyes

9 3/8" H x 5 1/8" D x 16 1/8" W

A finely carved Black Forest bear, depicted mid-stride with mouth agape and detailed fur throughout, retaining its original glass eyes. Finished with a rich, dark stain, the figure captures the naturalistic vitality characteristic of late 19th- and early 20th-century Swiss carving. The undersides of the feet are twice marked "XIV".

Condition:
Numerous shrinkage cracks throughout the wooden body. Wear to the original finish, more notably on the raised elements and fur.

ref. 503MYK05P