Franz Bergmann
Austrian, 1838-1894
There were many bronze foundries operating in Vienna in this period, but it was Bergman’s which became the most celebrated, working with a number of celebrated Viennese sculptors at the turn of the 20th Century, such as Bruno Zach, to produce designs for his famous bronze figures.
Bergman bronzes are especially famous for having utilised a technique for decorating the bronzes called cold painting. Cold painting as a technique developed in Vienna in the late 19th Century, and involved the application of several layers of paint added to the bronze after firing. It was used to make fashionable collectors’ items.
Bergman figures came in three main forms: animal figures, Orientalist sculptures, and erotic figures in the Art Nouveau style. His animal figures were often whimsical and humorous, and often satirical. They have become highly sought-after collectors’ items today.
Bergman’s Orientalist sculptures are equally highly sought-after. He was producing these figures at a time when interest in the exotic lands of the Middle East and North Africa was at its peak among Europe’s artists and buyers.| Average Sold Price |
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Painted Bronze Sculpture of Woman Holding a Palm Leaf by Franz Bergmann, Austria
By Franz Bergmann, Nam Greb
Located in North Miami, FL
Jugendstil cold-painted bronze sculpture of a woman holding a palm leaf by Franz Bergmann, Austria
By: Franz Bergmann, Nam Greb
Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal, paint
Technique...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Franz Bergmann
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Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
H 11.5 in W 6 in D 2.5 in
AUSTRIA 1915 Bergman Style Viennese Art Deco Desk-Striker In Enameled Bronze
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco desk striker made in Austria, attributed to Franz Xaver Bergman.
This is a gorgeous original early Art Deco sculptural desk-striker lighter, depicting two Arabian mooris...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Franz Bergmann
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Bronze, Enamel, Spelter
H 6.1 in W 3.5 in D 7.5 in
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Cockatoo" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
A very fine early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze study of a standing cockatoo with superb naturalistic colour and excellent hand chased surface detail, signed with the Ber...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Franz Bergmann
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Bronze
H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Arab Inkwell" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
A superb early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze inkwell modelled with an armed Arab mounted upon his camel standing next to a palm tree on a rocky landscape with excellent n...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Franz Bergmann
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Bronze
H 10.83 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Wonderful Franz Bergman Standing Dachshund Vienna Austria Bronze Dog Sculpture
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Franz Bergman Standing Dachshund Vienna Austria Bronze Dog Sculpture With Wonderful Patina
This Has Been Cold Painted With A Red Colla...
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19th Century German Antique Franz Bergmann
Materials
Bronze
H 3.25 in W 8.25 in D 2 in
Early 20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze "Curled Snake" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
A very fine and unusual early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze study of a curled snake on the move with superb naturalistic colour and excellent hand chased surface detail, ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Franz Bergmann
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Bronze
H 1.97 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Man in Prayer on Rug, Bergmann Signature
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
This Vienna bronze clearly shows off the quality of the Bergmann Foundry. The detailing is top grade and the cold painting is exceptional. Please note how carefully the man's clothi...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Franz Bergmann
Materials
Bronze
H 1.75 in W 4.75 in D 2 in
Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Orientalist Man Praying on Persian Rug, by Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very detailed Vienna bronze was made by the premier foundry of this genre, Franz Bergmann, and does bear his seal on the underside of the rug. The man praying is delicately pai...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Franz Bergmann
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Bronze
H 5.5 in W 5.25 in D 5.75 in
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Franz Bergmann furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Franz Bergmann furniture, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Franz Bergmann were created in the Art Nouveau style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ernst Wahliss, Loetz Glass, and Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann). Prices for Franz Bergmann furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $55,743, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,471.