We are offering a portion of a 25+ year collection of black forest and black forest style carved wooden bears. Please see our other sales for other nice examples.This pre-WWI German or Swiss wood carving measures 7 ½” tall x 6 ½” x 5 ½” deep and is a GIANT in quality, if not size. His face, the pads of huis feet and the crisply rendered fur are all of the best sort for the period and his friendly, casual pose make him especially desirable.He has original surface with finely rendered details and nice red and black painted accents. There are no cracks, splits, chips, losses or repairs and he has tiny glass eyes.WE ARE ALWAYS HAPPY TO SHIP WORLDWIDE IF ALLOWED BY USPS. Please contact for international shipping cost quote. Stated U.S. shipping charges are for FEDEX GROUND in the contiguous 48 states. Higher rates may apply for AK and HI or USPS shipping. Please e-mail me if you have any questions. PAYMENT POLICY: Unless arrangements are made prior to offerding, payment is expected within 7 days after the end of the sale or the item will be re-listed. Visa/MasterCard payments accepted through PayPal. Indiana residents must add 7% sales tax. On all INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS merchandise will be declared as such (not gifts or commercial samples) and value stated as the actual sale price. BOWtop