Vintage Hand Carved Wood Figurine German Black Forest Swiss Folk Art Man Flower

$ 21.12

Pattern: Traditional "Bauernmalerei" Style: Folk Art / Black Forest / Brienz Room: Any Room Brand: Handmade Subject: Man / Alpine Peasant / Gentleman Occasion: All Occasions Time Period Manufactured: 1920-1949 height: 5.5 in Item Height: 5.5 in Size: Small Finish: Painted / Polychrome / Matte Features: Carvings, Hand-Painted, One-piece Theme: Art, Alpine Folk Life Material: Wood Department: Adults Color: Black Number in Pack: 1 Type: Figurine

Description

Vintage Hand Carved Wood Figurine German Black Forest Swiss Folk Art Man Flower . This charming 5.5-inch vintage figurine is a classic example of European flat-plane wood carving, likely originating from the German Black Forest or Swiss Alpine regions. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, the figure depicts a traditional mountain gentleman in a stylized blue jacket adorned with a hand-painted floral "garland" motif (resembling edelweiss and mountain wildflowers) around the collar. The character features a pleasant, hand-painted expression and wears a characteristic pointed cap and black bowtie, perfectly capturing the folk art aesthetic of the mid-20th century. Despite having no maker's marks, the visible tool marks and facets highlight the authentic craftsmanship of this "Bauernmalerei" style piece. It remains in excellent vintage condition, making it a wonderful addition to any collection of traditional European woodcarvings or rustic home decor.