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Franz Bergmann Figurative Sculptures

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
Antique Orientalist Arab Slave Trader Female Nude Group Cold Painted Bronze 1910
Antique Orientalist Arab Slave Trader Female Nude Group Cold Painted Bronze 1910

Antique Orientalist Arab Slave Trader Female Nude Group Cold Painted Bronze 1910

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Portland, OR

A very large 24" (61cm) Franz Xavier Bergmann (1861-1936) cold painted bronze group statue, signed, Austria, circa 1910. The bronze in the Orientalist manner & depicts a young slave ...

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1910s Art Nouveau Franz Bergmann Figurative Sculptures

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Boy Smoking Pipe, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann
Boy Smoking Pipe, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

Boy Smoking Pipe, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Long Island City, NY

Franz Bergmann, Austrian (1861 -1936) - Boy Smoking Pipe, Year: circa 1900, Medium: Cold painted Bronze sculpture, Size: 2 x 6 x 2 in. (5.08 x 15.24 x 5.08 cm)

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Early 1900s Romantic Franz Bergmann Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

At The prayer
At The prayer

At The prayer

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

A Fine Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Figures of Arab Man at Prayer by Franz Bergman At The prayer Artist: Franz Bergman (1838-1894) Origin: Austrian Date: 1900 Dimension: 8 1/4 in. t...

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Early 1900s Naturalistic Franz Bergmann Figurative Sculptures

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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 Figurative Sculptures

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Arab Man with Three Monkeys, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann
Arab Man with Three Monkeys, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

Arab Man with Three Monkeys, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Long Island City, NY

Franz Bergmann, Austrian (1861 -1936) - Arab Man with Three Monkeys, Year: circa 1900, Medium: Bronze sculpture, Austria inscribed on base, Size: 3.5 x 6.5 x 5 in. (8.89 x 16.51 x...

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Early 1900s Romantic Franz Bergmann Figurative Sculptures

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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 Figurative Sculptures

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Traveler with Camel, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann
Traveler with Camel, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

Traveler with Camel, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Long Island City, NY

Franz Bergmann, Austrian (1861 -1936) - Traveler with Camel, Year: circa 1900, Medium: Cold painted Bronze sculpture, Size: 4.75 x 6 x 3 in. (12.07 x 15.24 x 7.62 cm)

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Early 1900s Romantic Franz Bergmann Figurative Sculptures

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In the Manner of Franz Bergmann - Dancing girl with Hinged Skirt
In the Manner of Franz Bergmann - Dancing girl with Hinged Skirt

In the Manner of Franz Bergmann - Dancing girl with Hinged Skirt

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Naples, Florida

Cold-painted bronze Franz Xaver Bergmann was a Viennese sculptor celebrated for his cold-painted bronzes of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His work i...

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20th Century Art Nouveau Franz Bergmann Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Bedouin Journey
A Bedouin Journey

A Bedouin Journey

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

Franz Bergman's Vivid Tableau: A Bedouin Journey in Cold-Painted Bronze Dive into the historical essence of Bedouin life with Franz Bergman's exquisite cold-painted bronze group, a m...

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Franz Bergmann Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Slave Trader, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture on wooden base by Franz Bergmann
Slave Trader, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture on wooden base by Franz Bergmann

Slave Trader, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture on wooden base by Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Long Island City, NY

Franz Bergmann, Austrian (1861 -1936) - Slave Trader, Year: circa 1900, Medium: Bronze sculpture on wooden base, Size: 5.25 x 3 x 3 in. (13.34 x 7.62 x 7.62 cm), Description: "Re...

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Early 1900s Romantic Franz Bergmann Figurative Sculptures

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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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Piper and Dancers, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann
Piper and Dancers, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

Piper and Dancers, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Long Island City, NY

Franz Bergmann, Austrian (1861 -1936) - Piper and Dancers, Year: circa 1900, Medium: Cold painted bronze sculpture, Size: 3.5 x 5 x 3 in. (8.89 x 12.7 x 7.62 cm)

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Early 1900s Romantic Franz Bergmann Figurative Sculptures

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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 Figurative Sculptures

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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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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

Two Cats Dancing, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Long Island City, NY

Franz Xavier Bergman(n) was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold-painted bronzes, Oriental, erotic, and animal figures, the latter often humanized...

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Early 1900s Other Art Style Franz Bergmann Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Boy on Persian Rug, Stamp Signed Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergman
Boy on Persian Rug, Stamp Signed Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergman

Boy on Persian Rug, Stamp Signed Orientalist Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Long Island City, NY

Franz Xavier Bergman(n) was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold-painted bronzes, Oriental, erotic, and animal figures, the latter often humanized...

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Early 1900s Other Art Style Franz Bergmann Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Sultan reclining
A Sultan reclining

A Sultan reclining

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

A Sultan reclining on a chaise within an open Bedouin tent made of draped rugs and a bamboo frame. A shield, swords and ornate bags, hang from the intricately woven rug above him. He...

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Early 1900s Naturalistic Franz Bergmann Figurative Sculptures

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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 Figurative Sculptures

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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 Figurative Sculptures

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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 Figurative Sculptures

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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 Figurative Sculptures

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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 Figurative Sculptures

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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) Fetching Water Arab on a Camel Fetching Water From a Woman 11 inches high

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Early 20th Century Franz Bergmann Figurative Sculptures

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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 Figurative Sculptures

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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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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