mds308 Posted November 8, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 8, 2019 Wasn't sure where to post this bust so here it is. I found it on a trip to Florida at a small show. Nice Black Forest folk art carving of Kaiser Wilhelm I. It measures approximately 10 1/4 inches (26cm) tall with excellent detail. I was unable to find any kind of comparable. Any help and opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted November 8, 2019 Share #2 Posted November 8, 2019 I'm no expert on Black Forest art but I will say this. I wouldn't call that piece "folk art". I think whoever did this was an extremely good or professional carver and I would call it more a piece of fine art. I mean look at the fine detail in the carving. There's no markings on the bust at all? After looking for a short bit I was not able to really find a comparable either. It does look pretty old and seems to have a nice patina. I don't know how much you picked it up for but my guess is it's worth a lot more than what you paid (just a guess). If it wasn't too high I'd of picked it up for sure, and I don't even collect that kind of thing. I think it's a gorgeous carved bust! Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted November 8, 2019 Share #3 Posted November 8, 2019 Very nice bust! Is it signed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mds308 Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted November 8, 2019 You again? This husband & wife dealer duo had some really interesting items but they were pricey on 95 percent of their pieces. I managed to cherry pick some nice mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mds308 Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted November 8, 2019 No numbers and no makers marks. Just tool marks from carving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mds308 Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted November 8, 2019 More Pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff V. Posted November 11, 2019 Share #7 Posted November 11, 2019 Incredible workmanship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted November 11, 2019 Share #8 Posted November 11, 2019 Beautiful piece, fantastic workmanship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted November 12, 2019 Share #9 Posted November 12, 2019 Can't help on the value but, that is a very cool piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted November 13, 2019 Share #10 Posted November 13, 2019 Metal Wilhelm I. busts can be found in a 100,- 200,- Euro range over here. Wooden busts seem to be rather scarce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mds308 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted November 13, 2019 Danke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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