Franz Bergmann Decorative Objects

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1910s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor, made by Franz Bergmann Vienna Austria. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displ...

This wonderful, whimsical, and naughty bronze by the Bergman Foundry is a real joy. Highly detailed casting and meticulously painted bronze has the added feature of a toy, you can p...

A Wonderful Franz Bergman Standing Dachshund Vienna Austria Bronze Dog Sculpture With Wonderful Patina This Has Been Cold Painted With A Red Colla...

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Owl Sculpture. Bergmann 1900´s. Early 20th century, Bergmann Bronze Sculpture. An Austrian cold painted bronze model of an Owl. The body naturalisticall...

This fabulous bronze peacock was made at Franz Bergman's Vienna foundry and bears the name of sculptor Bruno Zach. The highly detailed sculpture is beautifully cast and features cold painted polychrome decoration. The peacock's crested head is turned slightly to the left and its magnificent fanned tail feathers - also known as a train - are realistically rendered and arch forward as they rise. The train has splayed feathers at both ends that rest flat on the display surface, preventing instability. The feathers have been finished with white shafts and greenish-gold vanes while the ornamental black eyespots are accented with metallic rose and copper colored paint. It should be noted that the back of the bird's train is also highly detailed lending visual interest if viewed from the front or the rear. The peacock's head and body are painted in a silvery color while the painted decoration on the head includes large white masks and black eyes that are ringed in orange. The bird's angled beak is finished in yellow and has well defined upper and lower sections. The peacock's wings are positioned parallel to its body and extend back beyond the train. The outside of each wing is accented in mottled copper and black paint while the rear portions bear a series of painted copper and black stripes. The bird's thin legs are finished in gray and have black spurs at the back. Its long toes terminate in sharp black talons. The peacock is in very good condition with no replacements or repairs. As an antique, the piece shows signs of age including minor areas of paint loss that are noted for accuracy. It stands 8" at the tallest point of the train and is 11.5" as measured across the widest points of the train. The piece is 3.25" at its deepest point. The back of the train bears a partially legible Bergman amphora-shaped foundry mark with a B at the center. It is also signed 'Zach' in cast at the underside of one section of tail feathers for sculptor Bruno Zach who had a history of collaborating with Bergman to edit and cast some of his works. The peacock weighs 3lbs 2oz. This lovely antique Vienna Bronze peacock sculpture...

Cold painted Austrian bronze sculpture by Franz Bergman depicting a carpet trader. The piece shows great attention to detail and craftsm...

A fine antique Austrian Art Nouveau coldpainted bronze sculpture of a peacock by Franz Bergman, Vienna, circa 1920. The bronze depicts a remarkably lifelike peacock with it's tail fe...

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, ...

Painted bronze sculpture "Sacrifice of Cleopatra" by Franz Bergmann (1861-1936) signed Nam Greb, Austria, early 20th century.

Cat figure made of Viennese bronze by Franz Bergman This figure is by artist Franz Bergman that represents a cat armed with a rifle with a red bag of ammunition. It is a cold painte...

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Bedouin Maiden & Attendant at Well, Fully Signed Franz Xavier Bergman (Austrian, 1861 ~ 1936) This exquisite Austrian cold-painted bronze sculpture by F...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Circa 1900 Austrian Vienna cold paint bronze Statue / Watch holder by the wonder that is Franz Bergman. Fully stamped to ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning and highly collectable, antique circa 1910 Austrian Vienna, Franz Bergman Cold Pain...

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...

Fabulous cold painted Austrian bronze study of an Arab man knelt on his oriental rug praying, with his walking stick laid beside him. With good rich brown and enamel colours and very...

An erotic Austrian cold painted bronze figure of an Egyptian sarcophagus opening to reveal a naked beauty with excellent colour and very fine hand finished detail, signed with the Be...

This cold painted bronze is larger than usual for this subject matter. The man sitting on a large rug and holding a rifle shows off the work of Franz Bergmann. Meticulously painted ...

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...

Unusual antique Austrian bronze chess set by Franz Bergman Austrian, circa 1905 Largest piece height 7cm, diameter 3cm Smallest piece height 3.5cm,...

1920s Art Déco persian warrior cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Bergmann, Austria By: Franz Bergmann, Nam Greb Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal, paint Technique: cast, mol...

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...

An excellent early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze study of an Arab man sat upon an oriental rug next to a table writing. The bronze with excellent vibrant colour and excep...

"Reclining Smoking Boy" by Franz Bergman An excellent early 20th Century Austrian bronze study of a young Arab boy wearing a fez and holding a cigar whilst reclining on a straw rug...

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

This Orientalist bronze was done by Franz Bergman and does bear his signature. Meticulously cold painted and highly detailed make this one of his best examples. The camel and the boy...

A fabulous early 20th Century Austrian bronze figure of a seated Arab scribe seated upon an Orientalist rug whilst taking notes with excellent cold painted colours and fine intricate...

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...

Young dancer in an oriental costume with a tight bustier, a long, softly falling green skirt and a diadem on her hair tied at the nape of her neck, posing with her upper body stretch...

A striking early 20th century Austrian bronze group of an Bedouin man standing next to his camel by the side of a palm tree on a naturalistic raised base, the saddle on the camel ope...

Franz Xavier Bergman Austrian (1861-1936) Bronze, signed "Nam Greb" and "B" on a vase. Height: 13½ inches Width: 7¾ inches Rare large version of "Windy Day", an erotic bronze figure ...

A finely cast lost-wax bronze with a deep coloured patina. Made in Austria, this piece is exceptionally rare and unusually large in size for a Bergmann bronze exuding a powerful pres...

A very fine early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze study of an eagle spreading its wings. The sculpture balances naturally on the talons of the eagle, free standing this a marvellous representation for these free and noble creatures. The bronze surface has excellent colour and very fine hand finished detail, signed with the Bergman 'B' in an amphora vase. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 9 cm Width: 17 cm Length: 9 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1900 Materials: Cold Painted Bronze Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel SKU: 8757 ABOUT Bergman Eagle Franz Bergman Sculptures Bergman Eagle – Bergman is celebrated for his great attention to detail and wonderful vibrant colours, Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936) is, arguably, the most famous of the Viennese cold-painted bronze artists, delighting in producing Oriental, Arab bronze...

Dimensions Height: 7.25 inches Width: 5.25 inches Depth: 4.5 inches. Markings Fully marked on the bottom with a "B" in an urn-shaped cartouche (for “Bergmann”), and “GESHUTZED” (German: “PROTECTED). ABOUT What distinguishes this unique bud vase from others is a perfect synthesis of a utilitarian object and a Fine sculpture. It is not only the amazing subtlety and taste of the author’s artist skills, but an extraordinary design and an absolutely outstanding original plot. Designed for a single flower only, it is nonetheless a very complex and multifaceted composition filled with warm humor and fantasy. Sitting on a vessel shaped as a gourd, clasping its goat legs with hooves and holding on to the neck with one hand in order not to fall of it; a playful and mischievous faun holds by the tail a fleeing lizard with the other hand. FRANZ XAVIER BERGMANN (Austrian, 1861–1936) was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold-painted bronze oriental, erotic and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Cold painted bronze refers to pieces cast in Vienna and then decorated in several layers with so-called dust paint; the expertise for the mix of this kind of paint has been lost. The color was not fired hence "cold painted". Mainly women working...

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

Cold painted orientalist Vienna bronze of a middle eastern man with a women by Franz Bergman. On the back of her robe is the B inside of a ...

An excellent early 20th century Austrian bronze study of a standing Kangaroo with very fine hand chased surface detail and good naturalistic colour, signed with the Bergman 'B' in an Amphora vase ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 15 cm Width: 20 cm Depth: 6 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition circa: 1900 Materials: Cold Painted Bronze Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel SKU: 8910 ABOUT Bergman Kangaroo Franz Bergman Sculptures Bergman is celebrated for his great attention to detail and wonderful vibrant colours, Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936) is, arguably, the most famous of the Viennese cold-painted bronze artists, delighting in producing Oriental...

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...

A highly coveted Franz Bergmann Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of an Arab Snake Charmer on an alluring carpet of alluring colors and patt...

1900s Jugendstil cold-painted bronze sculpture of an oriental woman with a fruit bowl by Franz Bergmann, Austria By: Franz Bergmann Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal, paint Techn...

A very fine early 20th Century Austrian bronze study of a standing pig with excellent gilt colour and very fine hand finished surface detail, signed with the Bergman 'B' in an amph...

A set of Jugendstil cold-painted bronze sculptures of Buddha and a gilt Priestess by Franz Bergmann, Austria By: Franz Bergmann, Nam Greb Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal, paint...

An excellent early 20th Century cold-painted Austrian bronze figure of a young Arab girl wearing a red shawl around her waist and eyecatching golding jewellery holding an ewer with very fine hand chased surface detail and and good naturalistic colour, signed with the Bergman 'B' in an amphora vase and inscribed Geschutzt ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 10 cm Width: 3 cm Depth: 4 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1900 Materials: Cold Painted Bronze Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel SKU: 9133 ABOUT Vienna Bronze Arab...

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...

Impressive large early 20th Century Austrian bronze study of a stag with outstretched neck as he is 'calling' to dominate his ground. The surface of the bronze with rich cold painted...

Serpentine crocodile with head raised to the side and mouth wide open, with removable back section and recessed, removable crouching female nude. Crocodile cold painted in colours, B...

Very tough to find Vienna bronze of a night watchman and is by Franz Bergman. The bronze figure dates from the late 1800s-early 1900s. Has cold paint ac...

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...

Bearded Arab in traditional desert clothing with a flowing cloak and a white cloth tied around his head, his ankle-length shirt pulled up while seated and fastened with a belly band,...

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...

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...

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

"The coffee maker" Viennese Vienna cold painted oriental bronze by Franz Bergmann. Extremely fine and detailed masterpiece. Both parts hallmarked.    

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...

Gorgeous Vienna Bronze figurine group made by famous Austrian manufactory Bergman(n) circa 1890. The bearded Arab man wearing turban has sat down, protected by a tent. The man - a...

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...

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...

This 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 boy...