[Woodcarver] Black Forest definition...

[sally nye]

Thanks Joe.  Great dog carving.  If I saw that in a shop I wouldn't  
have thought "Black Forest."  I guess I have a lot to learn.
Sally
http://www.fancarversworld.com

On Jul 22, 2005, at 3:54 PM, Old Joe wrote:
Following from ANTIQUES ROAD SHOW web site:

"wooden dog appraised by Anne Igelbrink of William Doyle Galleries, New  
York, New York"

" Although the Black Forest is in Germany, the term is applied to all  
carvings of animals in this style, usually bears or rabbits. Dogs are  
more unusual. Ms. Igelbrink noted the detail of the carving, the whorls  
of fur, the pads and toenails on the dog's feet and the rope tied  
around his neck. "These carvings were made in the 1900s up to the  
middle of the century by families of carvers."

Go to:  
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/roadshow/series/highlights/2000/ 
desmoines.html

Scroll down to the dog.  Great picture.  Old Joe