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19th Century Austrian Viennese bronze sculpture
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
19th Century Art Nouveau Austrian Viennese bronze sculpture Antique art nouveau bronze sculpture
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Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Viennese Bronze Sculpture, Oriental Nude Dancer, Belly Dance
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Viennese bronze sculpture. Oriental nude dancer. Enchanting and decorative antique
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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Carl Kauba, Frightened by the Frog, Viennese Bronze Sculpture, circa 1915
By Carl Kauba
Located in New York, NY
inches ABOUT This charming desk figurine in dark brown patinated Viennese bronze by the famous
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Peter Tereszczuk Viennese Figural Bronze Sculpture, circa 1910
By Peter Tereszczuk
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A charming antique Viennese bronze sculpture of a young Dutch boy pulling in a fishing net by Peter
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Peter Tereszczuk Viennese Figural Bronze Sculpture, circa 1910
Peter Tereszczuk Viennese Figural Bronze Sculpture, circa 1910
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H 3.94 in W 6.01 in D 3.15 in
Viennese Bronze with Pheasant
Located in Marseille, FR
, surprise by their vivacity and their sometimes very amusing side. These 19th century bronze sculptures are
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Viennese Bronze with Pheasant
H 6.3 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
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
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Early 20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture with a Camel by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Antique Viennese cold-painted bronze sculpture with a camel by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height
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Early 20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Austrian Viennese Bronze Pheasant, ca. 1900
Located in Delft, NL
An Austrian Viennese bronze pheasant This sculpture in bronze of a pheasant is cold painted on
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Austrian Viennese Bronze Pheasant, ca. 1900
Austrian Viennese Bronze Pheasant, ca. 1900
H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 2.37 in
20th century Viennese bronze cat pincushion
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
20th Century Viennese bronze cat pincushion Pincushion
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

20th century Viennese bronze cat pincushion
20th century Viennese bronze cat pincushion
H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
Gilt Bronze by the Vienese Sculptor T.Curts
By Vienna Bronze
Located in London, GB
A gilt bronze by the Viennese sculptor T.Curts, depicting a running man in oriental dress. Vienna.
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze by the Vienese Sculptor T.Curts
Gilt Bronze by the Vienese Sculptor T.Curts
H 22.05 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in
Belle Époque Austrian/Viennese Group of Bronze Sculptures of Band/Musician Frogs
Located in North Miami, FL
Belle Époque austrian/viennese group of cold-painted small bronze sculptures of band/musician frogs
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

Viennese Orientalist Cold-Painted Bronze Figurative Lamp
Located in London, GB
Viennese Orientalist cold-painted bronze figurative lamp Austrian, c. 1910 Measures: Height 36cm
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Early 20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Viennese Bronze, Rare Art Deco Pelican Made from Bronze, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Viennese bronze, Rare Art Deco pelican made from bronze. 1930s. Measurements: L 10.5 x H 7.0 cm
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Viennese Bronze Figure of a Bear, Stamped Austria
Located in New York, NY
Viennese bronze figure of a bear, stamped Austria. Beautifully hand painted with realistic multi
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze of an Arab Merchant
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted bronze of an Arab merchant Austrian, c. 1910 Height 19cm, width 11cm, depth
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Early 20th Century Austrian Islamic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Egyptian Monument Letterbox by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted bronze Egyptian monument letterbox by Bergman Austrian, circa 1900 Measures
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Viennese Cold-Painted Orientalist Bronze Group by Franz Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted Orientalist bronze group by Franz Bergman Austrian, c.1900 Height 12cm
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Viennese Bronze, 'Sacrifice Of Cleopatra' by Bergmann, Around 1920
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Vienna, AT
detailed quality of the composition, very lifelike representation, as is typical for Viennese bronze art
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Decorative Dog Figure, Austrian, Bronze Viennese Borzoi Hound, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative dog figure. An Austrian, bronze Viennese Borzoi hound, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Viennese Antique Cold Painted Bronze Bird Model, Attr. Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
A large Viennese antique cold painted bronze bird model, attr. Bergman Austrian, circa 1910
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Early 20th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

"The Coffee Maker" Viennese Vienna Cold Painted Oriental Bronze Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Berlin, DE
"The coffee maker" Viennese Vienna cold painted oriental bronze by Franz Bergmann. Extremely
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Antique Early 1900s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze by Bergman Depicting Rebecca at the Well
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted bronze by Bergman depicting Rebecca at the well Austria, c. 1910 Height 30cm
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Early 20th Century Austrian Islamic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Set of 38 Viennese Bronze Dogs of Various Sizes and Finishes
Located in London, GB
Viennese bronzes forms a charming and eclectic collection. Largest dog- Height 8cm, width 9cm, depth 2cm
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Early 20th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Viennese Bronze, Warriors Dancing Around a Fire, by Franz Bergmann, ca 1910
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare piece of Viennese bronze art: Two barefoot Native American warriors with horned
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Viennese Bronze, Snake Dancer on Marble Base, by Franz Bergmann, Around 1910
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Vienna, AT
composition, very lifelike representation, as is typical for Viennese bronze art. Manufactured ca. 1910 by
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Cowboy with Lasso on Horse, Viennese Bronze Figure by Carl Kauba, Around 1920
By Carl Kauba
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent piece of Viennese Bronze Art around 1920 Cowboy in typical work clothes - shirt, baggy
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Very Large Bronze Model of a Bengal Tiger, Viennese, Stamped for Franz Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
This striking monumental bronze tiger was produced in Vienna around the turn of the twentieth
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Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Viennese Bronze 'Fancy Dancer' On Onyx Base as a Bookend, by Gerdago, ca 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Young Art Deco dancer made of gilded and cold-painted bronze in exotic costume, kneeling on one
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Bronze

Austrian Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cold painted Austrian bronze sculpture by Franz Bergman depicting a carpet trader. The piece
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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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
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Early 20th Century Austrian Islamic Figurative Sculptures

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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
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Early 20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture, "Europea and The Bull" by Georg Wrba
By Georg Wrba
Located in Montreal, QC
Georg Wrba, German, 1872-1939 "Europa and the Bull", bronze with dark brown patina and gilt accents
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Antique Early 1900s German Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Xaver Bergmann, Odalisque, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
polychrome cold-painted bronze, and rendered in the best traditions of the world-famous Viennese foundry of
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Two Orientalist Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculptures after Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Greb’, after the famous ‘Bergman’ Viennese bronze foundry. Cast in the Bergman style, the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Gerdago's 'Cosmic Dance': Art Déco Austrian Bronze Chryselephantine Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
) sculpture manufactured by Arthur Rubinstein By: Gerda Gerdago Material: bronze, ivory, marble, paint
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Jockey-Trainer, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold-painted bronze, Cold painted bronze
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Great Dane, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
cm) Franz Xavier Bergmann (Austrian, 1861-1936) was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

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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
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Early 20th Century Austrian Islamic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Xaver Bergmann, Erotic Dancer, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT SCULPTURE This provocative and wonderful life-like sculpture depicts a semi-nude female
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture by Franz Xaver Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
magnificent piece is an example of the highest quality Viennese cold-painted bronze sculpture. A horse
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Franz Bergmann, Nubian Banjira Player, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
bronze, and rendered in the best traditions of the world-famous Viennese foundry of Franz Xaver Bergmann
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Xaver Bergmann, Moorish Warrior, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold-painted bronze oriental, erotic and
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Xaver Bergmann, Moorish Warrior, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Franz Xaver Bergmann Sculpture: Moorish Warrior Description: This wonderful life
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Xaver Bergmann, Koran Scribe, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
(1861–1936) was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold-painted bronze
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, English Bulldog, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT SCULPTURE This great Austrian Jugenstil desk-size cold-painted and patinated bronze
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergman, Oriental Dancer, Jugenstil Vienna Bronze Sculpture, 1900s
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
-painted bronze floor rug, which makes the whole sculpture even more realistic. Franz Xaver Bergman (1861
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture Austrian Carl Kauba Rodeo Cowboy Marble, circa 1900
By Carl Kauba
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Early 20th century bronze on Marble slab sculpture of a bronco rodeo cowboy on horse by Austrian
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Early 20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, French Bulldog, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
Bergmann (Austrian, 1861-1936) was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Quarrel, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
Bergmann (Austrian, 1861-1936) was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Bourgeois, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
Bergmann (Austrian, 1861-1936) was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Dog in brown Patina, Austria, ca. 1920
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
bronze of a Dog antique figure. Offered is a Viennese bronze figure of a Dat dating to the early
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Bergmann, Egyptian Woman w/ Pitcher, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
: Jugenstil/Orientalist Medium: Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Dimensions: H: 12.75” x W: 4.25” x D: 4.25
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Bergmann, Moorish Traveler w/ Staff, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
polychrome cold-painted bronze, and rendered in the best traditions of the world-famous Viennese foundry of
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Vienna Bronze Sculpture of a Partridge by Bergman, Austria, circa 1900
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vienna cold painted bronze Partridge antique figure Offered is a Viennese cold-painted bronze
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Antique Early 1900s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergman, A Cat, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture ca. 1900
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
'B' inside miniature desk sculpture of a cat is made of cold-painted bronze in the best traditions of
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Praying Man, Vienna Bronze Desk Sculpture, circa 1900
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous desk-size Vienna bronze figurine made by famous Viennese Bergmann Foundry in 1890
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, a Trio, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
Bergmann (Austrian, 1861–1936) was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Camel Rider, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture circa 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
Bergmann (Austrian, 1861–1936) was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture entitled "Eagle with Outspread Wings" by Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
the Viennese cold-painted bronze artists, delighting in producing Oriental, Arab bronze and animal
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Vienna Bronze Sculpture of a Cat in Bergman Style, Austria, ca. 1900
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vienna cold painted bronze of a Cat antique figure. Offered is a Viennese cold-painted bronze
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Antique Early 1900s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

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Viennese Bronze Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of viennese bronze sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique viennese bronze sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze, metal and stone. Viennese bronze sculptures have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of viennese bronze sculptures to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and modern viennese bronze sculptures are of considerable interest. Franz Bergmann, Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann) and Josef Lorenzl each produced beautiful viennese bronze sculptures that are worth considering.

How Much are Viennese Bronze Sculptures?

Prices for viennese bronze sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, viennese bronze sculptures begin at $500 and can go as high as $55,851, while the average can fetch as much as $5,270.

Finding the Right sculptures for You

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.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

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.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Viennese Bronze Sculptures
  • It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make his bronze sculptures, Alberto Giacometti first created the form and shape with clay and plaster. He would often revise his model many times before producing the final mold for the bronze. You'll find a collection of Alberto Giacometti art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The South Indian dynasty that was the most famous for bronze sculptures was the Chola dynasty, which lasted from the 300s BCE to 1279 CE. Artisans of the time produced sculptures for impressive temples like the Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu, which were constructed during the period. Find a range of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    No one knows who produced the first bronze sculpture. The oldest known bronze statue, Dancing Girl, dates back to approximately 2500 BCE and was created in lost-wax casting by an unknown artist. It is said to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization in what is now Pakistan. Shop a selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a bronze sculpture is real, start by scratching the dark coating on the metal called the patina. If the mark appears reddish-gold to yellow in color, you likely have an authentic bronze piece. Black or gray indicates a replica. When you strike a bronze statue, it should produce a ringing sound. A thud or knocking sound likely means the piece is another type of metal. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bronze will begin to patina as it ages, and is a great way to check the age of a bronze piece. Bronze generally uses copper as an alloy, which captures an underlying and beautiful pink color. You can also have a professional determine the age of your bronze sculpture. Shop a collection of antique bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nataraja is the most famous of the Chola bronze sculptures. These pieces depict the god Shiva dancing joyfully. Shiva was the deity believed to protect the Chola dynasty. As a result, many artisans produced works depicting the god. Shop a range of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the most famous bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin is “The Thinker,” a depiction of a male figure sitting on a rock, leaning over with his head resting on his chin in contemplation. Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor who many consider the founder of modern sculpture. Many of his pieces are popular in today’s art world. Browse a range of Auguste Rodin art from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.

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