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Franz Bergmann Furniture

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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Creator: Franz Bergmann
Franz Xavier Bergman, Oriental Dancer, Jugenstil Vienna Bronze Sculpture, 1900s
Franz Xavier Bergman, Oriental Dancer, Jugenstil Vienna Bronze Sculpture, 1900s

Franz Xavier Bergman, Oriental Dancer, Jugenstil Vienna Bronze Sculpture, 1900s

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

This provocative, desk-size bronze statuette of a semi-nude oriental dancer in a sensuous, rather candid pose rendered in the best Art Nouveau traditions of the world-famous Viennese foundry of Franz Xavier Bergman...

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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Franz Bergmann Furniture

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Bronze

Vienna Bergman Bronze Indian Man on Elephant Inkstand Inkwell Inkpot, circa 1880
Vienna Bergman Bronze Indian Man on Elephant Inkstand Inkwell Inkpot, circa 1880

Vienna Bergman Bronze Indian Man on Elephant Inkstand Inkwell Inkpot, circa 1880

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Stunning bronze item which has function of an inkpot, inkstand, inkwell, Indian man is situated on elephant which is climbing up some stairs, the elephant's...

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1880s Austrian Other Antique Franz Bergmann Furniture

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Bronze

Orientalist  Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Man Holding Small Scale, Franz Bergmann
Orientalist  Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Man Holding Small Scale, Franz Bergmann

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Man Holding Small Scale, Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Petaluma, CA

An unusual cold painted Vienna bronze of a seated man holding a little scale in his left hand. The scale has a small weight on the scale while a banana is weighing heavier on the ot...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Franz Bergmann Furniture

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Bronze

Cold Painted Austrian Orientalist Seated Young Boy Cooking, Bergmann Foundry
Cold Painted Austrian Orientalist Seated Young Boy Cooking, Bergmann Foundry

Cold Painted Austrian Orientalist Seated Young Boy Cooking, Bergmann Foundry

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Petaluma, CA

This very finely detailed cold painted Vienna bronze is the work of the Bergmann Foundry. The signature is on the top of rug he is sitting on.It's exactly the kind of quality, cold painted colors and amazing detail. We suggest you study the young boy's face, he's very alive looking. The boy sits on a straw rug...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Franz Bergmann Furniture

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Bronze

Stunning Antique Circa 1910 Franz Bergman Cold Painted Bronze Carpet Seller Lamp
Stunning Antique Circa 1910 Franz Bergman Cold Painted Bronze Carpet Seller Lamp

Stunning Antique Circa 1910 Franz Bergman Cold Painted Bronze Carpet Seller Lamp

By Franz Bergmann

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning and highly collectable, fully restored, antique circa 1910 Austrian Vienna, Franz Bergman Cold...

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1910s Austrian Edwardian Vintage Franz Bergmann Furniture

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Bronze

A Crisp Cold Painted Austrian Bronze Figural Lamp Sculpture by Franz Bergmann
A Crisp Cold Painted Austrian Bronze Figural Lamp Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

A Crisp Cold Painted Austrian Bronze Figural Lamp Sculpture by Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

A Fine cold painted bronze figural lamp sculpture with an Arab warrior resting at the base of a palm tree rooted to a rock. He sips tea in an ornate cup as the fire he built to heat ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Franz Bergmann Furniture

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Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, English Bulldog, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
Franz Xavier Bergmann, English Bulldog, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900

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 sculpture of English bulldog has all the necessary qualities to be loved by a new owner – it absolutely life-like and has very expressive eyes. DIMENSIONS Height 3.25 inches Width 2 7/16 inches Depth 5.5 inches MARKINGS Noted for his detailed and colorful work, Bergman was signing his creations with either a "B" in an urn-shaped cartouche, or "Nam Greb" - for "Bergman" in reverse (these marks used to disguise his identity on the erotic works). They are also often inscribed ‘Geschutzt’, which refers to the model/design being ‘registered’ or copyrighted; or not marked at all, especially if the pieces are miniatures. ABOUT ARTIST Franz Xavier Bergmann...

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Franz Bergmann Furniture

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Bronze

Franz Bergman Signed Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Arab Mother & Child
Franz Bergman Signed Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Arab Mother & Child

Franz Bergman Signed Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Arab Mother & Child

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Thisminiature sculpture was done by the renowned Franz Bergman of Austria in approximately 1900 in his signature Bessarabian style. The study is composed of cast bronze with a cold-painted finish depicting a young Arab woman...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Bessarabian Franz Bergmann Furniture

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Bronze

Austrian Bronze Lamp Sculpture of a Rug Merchant by Bergman
Austrian Bronze Lamp Sculpture of a Rug Merchant by Bergman

Austrian Bronze Lamp Sculpture of a Rug Merchant by Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Large Austrian Polychrome Bronze Lamp of an Arab rug merchant standing beside a large palm tree with a lantern hanging from it. The lanturn conta...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Franz Bergmann Furniture

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Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Great Dane, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture
Franz Xavier Bergmann, Great Dane, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Great Dane, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

Noted for his detailed and colorful work, Bergman was signing his creations with either a "B" in an urn-shaped cartouche, or "Nam Greb" for "Bergman" in reverse (these marks used to disguise his identity on the erotic works). They are also often inscribed ‘Geschutzt’, which refers to the model/design being ‘registered’ or copyrighted; or not marked at all, especially if the pieces are miniatures, circa 1900. Dimensions: Height 0.88 inches (2.2 cm) Width 0.94 inches (2.4 cm) Depth 2.07 inches (5.2 cm) Franz Xavier Bergmann...

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Franz Bergmann Furniture

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Bronze

Cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.
Cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.

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. Austria, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Franz Bergmann Furniture

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Bronze

Reclining Lady Erotic Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Reclining Lady Erotic Bronze by Franz Bergmann

Reclining Lady Erotic Bronze by Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New Orleans, LA

There is more to this enchanting Belle Époque figure than meets the eye. Crafted of bronze with cold-press enamel, this figure of a young woman lounging...

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19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Franz Bergmann Furniture

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Bronze

Franz Bergmann furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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.