An extremely rare, grandiose handcarved wood sculpture. The two fighting stags are on a rocky base with three stumps.  A very detailed natural carving by the Austrian woodcarver Rudolph Heissl Sen., ca. 1900. The stamped signature is on the base.

The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday objects and fine art sculptures, is found throughout Europe. The incentive to create not only useful but also aesthetically beautiful things, distinguishes the craftsman from the artist. In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl. Their wood-carving art works with sculptures, wall plaques and reliefs enhance any interior design.