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Franz Bergmann 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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Creator: Franz Bergmann
Antique Franz Bergman Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Cobra Snake Statue Watch Holder
Antique Franz Bergman Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Cobra Snake Statue Watch Holder

Antique Franz Bergman Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Cobra Snake Statue Watch Holder

$8,901

Antique Franz Bergman Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Cobra Snake Statue Watch Holder

By Franz Bergmann

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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 ...

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Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Antique Franz Bergmann Sculptures

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Franz Bergman Signed Bronze Sculpture of an Arab Youth Smoking a Cigar
Franz Bergman Signed Bronze Sculpture of an Arab Youth Smoking a Cigar

Franz Bergman Signed Bronze Sculpture of an Arab Youth Smoking a Cigar

$2,695

Franz Bergman Signed Bronze Sculpture of an Arab Youth Smoking a Cigar

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

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...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Bessarabian Franz Bergmann Sculptures

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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

$3,648

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 Sculptures

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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

$2,500

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 Sculptures

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Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze Sculpture "Standing Pig" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze Sculpture "Standing Pig" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze Sculpture "Standing Pig" by Franz Bergman

$1,214

Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze Sculpture "Standing Pig" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

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...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Franz Bergmann Sculptures

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

Reclining Lady Erotic Bronze by Franz Bergmann

$4,950

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 Sculptures

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Early 20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze "Curled Snake" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze "Curled Snake" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze "Curled Snake" by Franz Bergman

$2,264

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 Sculptures

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Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Arab Girl" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Arab Girl" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Arab Girl" by Franz Bergman

$1,852

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Arab Girl" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

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...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Franz Bergmann Sculptures

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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.

$2,700

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 Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Bergmann sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Franz Bergmann sculptures 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 sculptures, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures 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 sculptures by Ernst Wahliss, Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann), and Michael Powolny. Prices for Franz Bergmann sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $40,392, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,500.

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