Jay Arenski is particularly renowned for his remarkable collection of Black Forest carvings, featuring bears and other animals in a variety of forms, from umbrella stands, chairs and stools to tobacco boxes and impressive life-sized figures. His passion for sculpture extends far beyond the Black Forest tradition, encompassing an eclectic range of works from different cultures and periods. The collection includes everything from charming animal and dog sculptures to important historical pieces, such as an Egyptian gilt-wood bust of the goddess Isis and a magnificent Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Shadakshari Lokeshvara with consort.