19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Torchere and Card Holder
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A magnificent large 19th century black forest carved animalier bear torchere and card holder entrance figure depicting standing bear holding a leaf tray and torchere stand aloft, finest detail. Height 1.33m, width 60 cm, depth 40 cm
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- Les Animaliers - Les Animaliers is a term used to describe a movement in French sculpture and decorative arts in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that focused on the depiction of animals. The movement was led by a group of artists known as the Animaliers, who were known for their highly realistic and anatomically accurate sculptures of animals. Many of the Animaliers were trained as taxidermists, and their work was influenced by the naturalist movement, which sought to accurately depict the beauty and diversity of the natural world. The Animaliers were particularly known for their bronze sculptures of animals, which were often cast using the lost-wax process and finished with a patina to give them a naturalistic appearance. The Animaliers' work was popular with collectors and the general public, and it continues to be admired for its attention to detail and technical skill.
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