Antique Austrian Orientalist Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Antique Austrian Orientalist cold-painted bronze sculpture Austrian, Early 20th Century Height 33cm, width 19cm, depth 11cm Showcasing the elaborate cold-painting technique, this ...
Bronze
Large Austrian Figurative Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Large Austrian figurative cold-painted bronze sculpture Austrian, c. 1910 Height 25cm, width 17cm, depth 9cm This cold-painted bronze sculpture depicts an Arab soldier in a defensiv...
Marble, Bronze
Large Antique Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze and Alabaster Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Large antique Austrian cold-painted bronze and alabaster sculpture Austrian, c. 1910 Height 19cm, width 52cm, depth 33cm Crafted using the complex technique of cold-painting bronze,...
Bronze
Austrian cold painted bronze cheroot cutter
Located in London, GB
A most unusual Austrian polychrome cold painted bronze of a boy with cheroot cutter. The boy lying down and having a wide brimmed hat on his head and knee length britches. In his mou...
Marble, Bronze
Large Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture by Franz Xaver Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Large Austrian cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Xaver Bergman Austrian, Early 20th Century Height 15cm, width 30cm, depth 15cm Sculpted and made by Franz Xaver Bergman (Austr...
Marble, Bronze
Cold-painted bronze sculpture signed Geschützt. Austria, early 20th century
By Geschutzt
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze bird sculpture signed Geschützt.
Bronze
Cold-painted bronze cat sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze cat sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann.
Bronze
Cold-painted bronze cat sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann.
Bronze
Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann.
Bronze
Cold-painted bronze turkey sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze turkey sculpture attributed to Franz Bergman.
Bronze
Cold-painted bronze pheasant sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze pheasant sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann.
Bronze
Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann.
Bronze
Cold-painted bronze sheeps sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze sheeps sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann.
Bronze
Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann.
Bronze
Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann.
Bronze
Cold-painted bronze mouse sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze mouse sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann.
Bronze
Large Antique Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Figurative Sculpture by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Large antique Austrian cold-painted bronze figurative sculpture by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 33cm, width 19cm, depth 14cm Depicting an unusual composition, this Viennese col...
Bronze
Antique Austrian Franz Bergman Cold Painted Bronze Zebra Quagga Sculpture Statue
Located in Portland, OR
A fine and very rare antique Austrian Art Nouveau cold-painted bronze sculpture of a zebra or more likely a Quagga by Franz Bergman, Vienna, circa 1900.
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
FRANZ BERGMAN Austrian, (1861-1936) A Fine Quality Austrian cold-painted Bronze Table Lamp and Sculpture Depicting an Arab merchant, stamped to reverse with Bergman foundry mark and...
Bronze
Cold-painted bronze cat sculpture signed Geschützt. Austria, early 20th century
By Geschutzt
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze sculpture signed Geschützt. Austria, early 20th century
Bronze
Cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Bergmann.
Bronze
Cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Bergmann.
Bronze
Austrian Orientalist Figurative Lamp in Cold Painted Bronze
Located in London, GB
Austrian Orientalist figurative lamp in cold painted bronze Austrian, c. 1910 Measures: Height 30cm, width 25cm, depth 15cm This charming bronze lamp is crafted in the style tha...
Bronze
Large Austrian Wood and Cold-Painted Bronze Lamp
Located in London, GB
Large Austrian wood and cold-painted bronze lamp Austria, c. 1910 Height 42cm, width 41cm, depth 30cm This Orientalist lamp is an unusual example of the cold-painted bronze designs...
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Owl Sculpture. Bergmann 1900´s
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Owl Sculpture. Bergmann 1900´s.
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
FRANZ BERGMANN Austrian, (1861-1936) Playing the Mandolin Cold-painted Austrian Bronze Lamp and Sculpture of a Woman playing the Mandolin. 15 inches high Franz Bergman (...
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
FRANZ BERGMANN Austrian, (1861-1936) Praying at a Mosque Cold-Painted Bronze Lamp and Sculpture of a man praying in front of a mosque. 30 inches high
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Anton Chotka
By Anton Chotka
Located in New York, NY
ANTON CHOTKA Austrian, (1881-1955) Cleopatra and Servants Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Figures Depicting Cleopatra and Servants 11 inches high
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
FRANZ BERGMANN Austrian, (1838-1894) an Arab Riding a Camel Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Figures of a an Arab riding a camel. On marble base, signed "Nam Greb”. 10 1/2 inches high
Bronze
Antique Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze of an Exotic Bird or Pheasant Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast and cold-painted bronze sculpture is unsigned but presumed to have been made in Austria in circa 1920.
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in New York, NY
Cold Painted Austrian Bronze Table Lamp and Sculpture of a lounging Arab man.
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze By Anton Chotka
By Anton Chotka
Located in New York, NY
A cold patinated bronze model depicting a two Arab men in a tent, pitched with the help of a palm tree, and held open with a shield and flag. The seated figure sits, smoking an long ...
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze, Franz Bergmann Foundry
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
FRANZ BERGMAN (foundry) attrib. French, (1838 - 1894) The Prince and the Mandolin Player Austrian Bronze Marked to verso 21 in. x 10 1/2 in.
Bronze
Early 20th-Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Miniature Dachshund Dog
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unmarked. Keywords: Viennese bronze, antique dog figurine, dachshund statue, wiener dog, teckel, canine art, Austrian bronze, polychrome bronze, animalier sculpture, desk accessory,...
Bronze
Art Déco Persian Warrior Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture by F. Bergmann, Austria
By Nam Greb, Franz Bergmann
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Art Déco persian warrior cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Bergmann, Austria By: Franz Bergmann, Nam Greb Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal, paint Technique: cast, mol...
Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
FRANZ BERGMANN Austrian, (1861-1936) The Rug Merchant 18 inches high
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
FRANZ BERGMANN Austrian, (1838-1894) Fetching Water Arab on a Camel Fetching Water From a Woman 11 inches high
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
FRANZ BERGMANN Austrian, (1838-1894) The Harem Revolving figures of a man holding a sword and a seated half nude woman. 13 1/4 inches high
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
FRANZ BERGMANN Austrian, (1861-1936) A Lounging Concubine depicting a reclining woman being fanned by her servant. Inscribed ‘Nam Greb’ with foundry mark. 17 inches high
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
FRANZ BERGMANN Austrian, (1838-1894) Bath Tent Two nude women in a bathing tent, reverse impressed with "B" within a vasiform mark for Franz Bergman. 17 1/2 inches high
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
FRANZ BERGMANN Austrian, (1861-1936) Fetching a Drink at the Well Depicting an Arab man and woman at a well, the woman holds a vase of water whilst the man is drinking. 17 ...
Bronze
Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Figure by Franz Xaver Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Austrian cold-painted bronze figure by Franz Xaver Bergman Austrian, Early 20th Century Height 31cm, width 21cm, depth 14cm This intriguing sculpture was made in early 20th century...
Marble, Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze att to Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
FRANZ BERGMANN Austrian, (1838-1894) The Music Lesson Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Figures of a boy learning to play the Mandolin. 16 inches high
Bronze
Large Antique Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Basset Hound Dog Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast and cold-painted bronze sculpture is unsigned but presumed to have been made in Austria in circa 1900.
Bronze
Austrian cold painted bronze of a Scottish Terrier, or 'Scottie Dog'
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Austrian cold painted bronze of a Scottish Terrier, or 'Scottie Dog'. Fine naturalistic colours and good hand chased surface detail. Stamped 'AUSTRIA'. A very well preserved example...
Bronze
Franz Bergman Vienna Bronze Lizard Sculpture, Cold-Painted, 1900s
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Malmö, SE
Franz Bergman Vienna Bronze Lizard, Early 20th Century A remarkably lifelike Vienna bronze lizard produced by the workshops of Franz Bergman, Vienna, in the early 20th century. Amo...
Bronze
Franz Bergman Vienna Bronze Lizard Sculpture, Cold-Painted, 1900s
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Malmö, SE
A remarkably lifelike Vienna bronze lizard produced in the workshops of Franz Bergmann in Vienna during the early twentieth century. Among the most celebrated exponents of Vienna’s ...
Bronze
Original Orientalist Austrian/ Vienna cold painted bronze lamp of a classroom
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York City, NY
An exquisite early 20th-century Vienna bronze lamp depicting an Arab school teacher and four young students wearing typical Orientalist clothing, seated on a Persian carpet while st...
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Fox Hunting Group with Green Onyx Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful desk accessory for the fox hunter. Austrian/Vienna cold painted bronze fox hunter on his horse with his three hounds. Onyx base with letter opener or pen well/tray in excel...
Onyx, Bronze
Antique Austrian Cast & Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats.
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze of 2 Young Kids, Franz Bergmann, Black Americana
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
Bergmann was Austrian and produced so many wonderful detailed cold painted bronze sculpture around the turn of century.
Bronze
Budgerigars, cold painted, pair, Austrian circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A superb pair of large scale Austrian bronze budgerigars. This impressive sculpture is almost life sized and depicts two budgerigars, one green and the other blue perched upon a leaf...
Bronze
Orientalist Figural Cold Painted Bronze
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique orientalist bronze with an impressive composition depicting a female warrior with a spear, a parrot on a tree stump, and a monkey with a fruit bowl all with the original cold...
Bronze
Large Pair of Cold Painted Austrian Bronze Parrots on Faux Bois Stands
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular pair of large, life size, cold painted bronze parrots, with hand painted detail, mounted on custom bronze faux bois tripod stands. The pair is probably Austrian in ori...
Bronze
Early Cold-Painted Vienna Bronze Sculpture entitled "Leaping Salmon"
Located in London, GB
Very fine cold painted Austrian Bronze study of a salmon leaping from the water.
Onyx, Bronze
A Cold Painted Austrian bronze Lamp of a Cobbler Shop
Located in New York, NY
Cold painted Vienna bronze table lamp miniature of an orientalist cobbler shop scene marked ''FBK'' Origin: Austria Date: 19th Century Dimensions: 9.25" x 7" x 7"
Bronze
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze "Saddled Horse" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
A finely detailed cold-painted bronze of a saddled horse demonstrating the refined craftsmanship associated with the Vienna workshop of Franz Bergman. The horse stands alert and pois...
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze English and French Bulldog Antique Dog Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
Austrian cold painted bronze sculpture of an English Bulldog and a French Bulldog.
Bronze
Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze and Marble Figurative Sculpture by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted bronze and marble figurative sculpture by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 25cm, width 31cm, depth 10cm Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1936), a renowned Austrian a...
Marble, Bronze
Group of Frog Musicians, Cold Painted Bronze, Austrian, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handcrafted group of Frog Musicians, sitting on a bench and two chairs. There is some loss to paint. Otherwise they are very well done.
Bronze
Erotic Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Figure
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Vancouver, BC
A finely detailed figure of a naked sleeping beauty who shows all when the blanket is lifted. Likely by Franz Bergman although it is marked with a fleur-de-lis, stamped into the base...
Bronze
Large 19th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture of a Cat
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
A good quality late 19th century sculpture of a cat with fine hand finished detail, or rare large size. Stamped ‘FB’ and ‘GESCHUTZT’ to the underside. Height: 4½ inches Width: 7 ...
Bronze
Windy Day, Cold Painted Bronze Sculpture by Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Reference: Austrian Bronzes by Joseph Zobel, p233, and Bronze Sculptures & Founders by Harold Berman, p942.
Bronze
Cold Painted Bronze Bird
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa early 20th century cold painted bronze bird, well painted with multiple colors and marked Austria. Please note of wear consistent with age. Made in Austria.
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Fox Terrier, circa 1900
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Austrian cold painted bronze Fox Terrier, circa 1900. £490.00 Austrian cold painted bronze Fox Terrier, c. 1900. A particularly well cast example, with detail such as the eyes we...
Bronze
Rare Bergmann Orientalist Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Group
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
Depicting an orientalist man on a horse driven carriage. Beautifully polychromed on cast bronze with excuisite details. Stamped in 3 places with Bergmann marks numbered and foundry m...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Study of a Donkey and Foal, circa 1910
Located in GB
This delightful Austrian cold painted bronze study of a female donkey with her foal is beautifully modelled and painted. It was made in Vienna, Austria in the early 20th century. It...
Bronze
Cold Painted Bronze attributed to Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
A cold painted bronze attributed to Franz Bergman, famous for specialising in cold-painted bronzes. Circa 1900. Cold painted bronzes rely on the standard of painting to dictate the q...
Bronze
Cold Painted Bronze German Shepard
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa early 20th century cold painted bronze figurine of a sitting German Shepard dog detailed with eyes and a painted collar. Made in Austria, possibly during the first half of the ...
Bronze
Cold painted Vienna bronze Polar Explorer
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Brussels, BE
Very unusual cold painted Vienna bronze Polar Explorer. Numbered and marked "Geschutzt".
Bronze
Vienna Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Xaver Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Schaerbeek, BE
Franz Bergman - Standing Pirate Peg Leg Pug dog - Marked with a B in the Urn Cold Painted Bronze, Brown Dog with a Black and Silver Hat, a silver colored Sword, and a yellow head ban...
Bronze
Charming Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, circa 1890
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Danish dog with a very natural colors and lovely details. Nice expression and a lovely pose, circa 1890.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 0.79 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
Antique Pair of Miniature Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Cat and Dog, circa 1900
Located in Glencarse, Perthshire
Antique pair of miniature Austrian cold painted bronze cat and dog, circa 1900. Approximate cat measurements: 2cms x 3cms approximate dog measurements: 2cms x 2cms.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 3.55 in W 2.76 in D 2.37 in
Very Unusual, Beautiful Coloured Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Signed Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very unusual, beautiful colored cold painted Vienna bronze of a turkey spreading the tail. Lovely details, very realistic colors, a much have in your Vienna bronze collection.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 3.55 in W 4.53 in D 1.78 in
Beautiful Vienna Cold Painted Bronze of a Pug Dog, circa 1890
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful Vienna cold painted bronze of a pug dog. The very realistic colors and details, the expression and the posture of the dog is very charming and engaging.
Bronze
"The Fencer, " 20th Century Cold Painted Bronze
By Bruno Zach
Located in London, GB
A captivating erotic early 20th century gilt and enamel cold painted bronze figure of a semi clad lady with fencing sword, raised on a shaped Brazillian green onyx base, signed Bruno...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 3.15 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
Vienna Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Xaver Bergmann Postal Cat for Sailors, 1900s
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Schaerbeek, BE
Introducing a delightful antique piece, the Gorgeous Vienna Bronze Figurine Group crafted by the famous Bergman(n) manufactory during the late 19th century, circa 1890-1900. This ...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 3.94 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in
19th Century Cold Painted Bronze Door Bell in the Form of the Mask
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
19th century cold painted Bronze door bell in the form of the mask. Electrified (tipping the nose is ringing the bell, eyes are moving as well)
Bronze
'Balancing the Books' A cold painted Bronze by Franz X. Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Vancouver, BC
An interesting depiction of two Arab men in discussion over something in front of them which I have entitled 'Balancing the Books' but could be an intellectual discussion too. !t is...
Bronze
Vienna Cold Paint Letter Clip
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vienna cold paint bronze letter clip in the shape of a dog's head. The head is spring hinged to a flat brass plate.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
Early 20th Century Cold Painted Bronze Figure of an Arab Lady
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in London, GB
A cold painted bronze figure of an eastern lady serving coffee most probably Bergman work shop.
Bronze
Austrian Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Great Dane
Located in London, GB
Austrian, early 20th century A cold painted bronze figure of a Great Dane in the manner of Franz Bergman. Wearing a studded collar. Stunning detail and color, with some losses ...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 11.82 in D 2.56 in
Austrian Viennese Bronze Pheasant Franz Bergman, 19th Century
By Franz Bergmann, Bergmann Foundry, Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
These bronzes are famed for their cold-painted technique, where "dust paints" were meticulously applied directly onto the cooled bronze, resulting in lifelike details without the ne...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 8.27 in W 0.2 in
A Cold Painted Bronze Model of General Toussaint-Louverture on Portor Base, Circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
After the outbreak of the French revolution, the unrest also spread to the colonies. In Haïti, the ex-coach man François Dominique Toussaint-Louverture lead slave rebellion. He was a...
Bronze
"Red Shoes, " Art Deco Austrian Bronze
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
An eye catching and elegant Art Deco Austrian bronze figure of a young flapper wearing period costume in a striking stylised pose. The bronze exhibits very fine cold painted colour a...
Bronze
Austrian Art Deco Lorenzl Gilt Bronze Dancing Figure on Green Onyx Base
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautiful Austrian Art Deco iconic female dancing figure in gilt enameled bronze with cold painted patina is by Austrian sculptor Joseph Lorenzl (1892-1950). She stands on a cir...
Onyx, Bronze
Viennese Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Pasadena, CA
A highly collectable & rare patinated bronze group of a man and his hounds By Franz Bergmann. Vienna, circa 1900 The reverse stamped with Bergman foundry cachet 8"X7-1/4"X5-...
Bronze
Franz Bergman, a Bronze Sculpture of a Turkey
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Kent, GB
A bronze sculpture of a Turkey by the eminent Viennese sculptor, Franz Bergman. Cold painted in vibrant colors. Signed, circa 1900.
Bronze
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
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When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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