Rare 'Black Forest' carved and stained wood hall chair in the form of a bear, circa 1900

Rare 'Black Forest' carved and stained wood hall chair in the form of a bear, Swiss, circa 1900, attributed to Rudolf Linder of Brienz, modelled seated upright on a log with outstretched arms, the seat carved as a lily pad resting on his thighs, with glass eyes, well carved fur and open mouth detail, 73cm x 70cm x 112cm high

Purchased in Switzerland circa 1900 by the vendor’s great grandfather, thence by descent.

For a comparable example recently sold at auction, see Derksen Veilingbedrijf, Arnheim, 15th September 2025, lot 10.
See also:
Bonhams Knightsbridge, 9th October 2007, lot 150
Cheffins, Cambridge, 29th November 2006, lot 1
Christie's South Kensigton, 7th April 2004, lots 467 and 468