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Franz Bergmann Art

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.
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Artist: Franz Bergmann
Man on Persian Rug, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann
Man on Persian Rug, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

Man on Persian Rug, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Long Island City, NY

Franz Bergmann, Austrian (1861 -1936) - Man on Persian Rug, Year: circa 1900, Medium: Cold painted Bronze sculpture, stamp signed on bottom, Size: 4.5 x 10 x 7 in. (11.43 x 25.4 x...

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Early 1900s Romantic Franz Bergmann Art

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Bronze

Merchant, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann
Merchant, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

Merchant, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Long Island City, NY

Franz Bergmann, Austrian (1861 -1936) - Merchant, Year: circa 1900, Medium: Cold painted Bronze sculpture, Size: 5.75 x 9.5 x 6 in. (14.61 x 24.13 x 15.24 cm)

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Early 1900s Romantic Franz Bergmann Art

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Bronze

Boy on Persian Rug, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann
Boy on Persian Rug, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

Boy on Persian Rug, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Long Island City, NY

Franz Bergmann, Austrian (1861 -1936) - Boy on Persian Rug, Year: circa 1900, Medium: Cold painted Bronze sculpture, stamp signed on bottom, Size: 4 x 7 x 7.5 in. (10.16 x 17.78 x...

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Early 1900s Romantic Franz Bergmann Art

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Bronze

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann

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 ...

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Early 20th Century Franz Bergmann Art

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Bronze

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann

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

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Early 20th Century Franz Bergmann Art

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Bronze

Soldier, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann
Soldier, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

Soldier, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Long Island City, NY

Franz Bergmann, Austrian (1861 -1936) - Soldier, Year: circa 1900, Medium: Cold painted Bronze sculpture, Size: 5.5 x 3 x 2 in. (13.97 x 7.62 x 5.08 cm)

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Early 1900s Romantic Franz Bergmann Art

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Bronze

Two Cats Dancing, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann
Two Cats Dancing, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

Two Cats Dancing, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Long Island City, NY

Franz Bergmann, Austrian (1861 -1936) - Two Cats Dancing, Year: circa 1900, Medium: Cold painted Bronze sculpture, Size: 2.25 x 1.5 x 1.5 in. (5.72 x 3.81 x 3.81 cm)

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Early 1900s Romantic Franz Bergmann Art

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Bronze

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann

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

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Early 20th Century Franz Bergmann Art

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Bronze

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann

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

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Early 20th Century Franz Bergmann Art

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Bronze

Whirling Dervish
Whirling Dervish

Whirling Dervish

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Franz Xavier Bergman Austrian, (1861-1936) Whirling Dervish Bronze, cold painted, signed 'B' in a vase Height: 6¾ inches Width: 2 inches Depth: 2 inch...

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19th Century Victorian Franz Bergmann Art

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Bronze

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann

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

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Early 20th Century Franz Bergmann Art

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Bronze

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann

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

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Early 20th Century Franz Bergmann Art

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Bronze

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze att  to  Franz Bergmann
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze att  to  Franz Bergmann

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

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Early 20th Century Franz Bergmann Art

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Bronze

The Fortune Teller

The Fortune Teller

By Franz Bergmann

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting an exceptional mixed media watercolor by Austrian/American artist Franz Bergmann. Bergmann studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, before settling in Northern California in the mid 1930s where he worked and taught until his death in 1970. The Fortune Teller...

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1940s Franz Bergmann Art

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Mixed Media

The Tricycle

The Tricycle

By Franz Bergmann

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting exceptional mixed media watercolor by Austrian/American artist Franz Bergmann. Bergmann studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, before settling in Northern Calif...

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1940s Franz Bergmann Art

Harlequin's

Harlequin's

By Franz Bergmann

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting exceptional mixed media watercolor by Austrian/American artist Franz Bergmann. Bergmann studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, before settling in Northern Calif...

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1940s Franz Bergmann Art

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Franz Bergmann art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Franz Bergmann art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Franz Bergmann in bronze, metal, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Franz Bergmann art, so small editions measuring 2 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Christopher Schulz, Sharon Loper, and Eduardo Oropeza. Franz Bergmann art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,512 and tops out at $26,000, while the average work can sell for $9,500.