Globally celebrated Austrian metal worker Franz Xaver Bergman(n) is known for his bronze statuettes and figurines, which are rich with personality and alive with color.
Bergmann's father, Franz Bergmann, Sr., apprenticed under Josef Ott and became a professional caster and chaser, who moved from Gablonz, Bohemia, to Vienna in 1860, where he opened a small foundry. There, he put what he’d learned about naturally patinating bronzes and created popular figurines and sculptures. At the turn of the century, Bergmann inherited the company from his father and opened a second foundry.
At the Bergmann Foundry, Franz Xaver Bergmann created numerous bronze figures, employing a technique now known as “cold painting” that has been lost to time. Bergmann’s early works were based on his father’s molds. He hired local workers to cast his own designs.
Bergmann’s works encompass an immense variety of subject matter. His foundry created bronzes of humanized animals, mythological creatures and animals in natural poses. Many of his statuettes are representative of his fondness for faraway lands and peoples, with a great number of his works depicting Native American, Asian, Persian and Arabian cultures. He's also known to have created some risqué Art Nouveau figurines — to some collectors, the Bergmann Foundry is known for its sculptures of women in various sensuous poses wearing ingeniously executed removable articles of bronze clothing.
Franz Xaver Bergmann’s recognized maker’s mark was a capital “B” inside a scrolled horseshoe, but Bergmann would place the pseudonym "Nam Greb" — the reverse of his last name — on his racier pieces, to keep his more conservative and conventional customers from connecting his name to those works.
Bergmann had to close his company’s doors in 1930 owing to the financial strains that came with the Great Depression. He died in 1936 before the company could open again. His son, Robert Bergmann, reopened the foundry many years later and continued to own and operate it until his death in 1954. Karl Fuhrmann & Co. purchased what remained of the company after Robert died. Bergmann’s cast-bronze figures endure to this day and are highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts of figurative art.
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Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
Bronze
Large Orientalist Bronze Group by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Large Orientalist bronze group by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Measures: Height 28cm, width 18cm, depth 27cm This exceptional bronze group is by Be...
Bronze
Early 20th Cent Pug Dog Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure on Marble Base
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s or older Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale ...
Bronze
Large Antique Cold-Painted Bronze Lamp of a Minaret Scene by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Large antique cold-painted bronze lamp of a minaret scene by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 37cm, width 20cm, depth 12cm This charming bronze lamp was crafted by Viennese artist F...
Bronze
Huge Cold-Painted Bronze entitled Standing Stage by Franz Bergmann. 1900´s
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Large Impressive cold painted Austrian bronze study of a standing stag / Deer, with intricate detail and very fine color. Additional information Height: 34 cm Depth: 8.5 cm Width: ...
Bronze
$15,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Garniture of Bronze Figures by Franz Xaver Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Garniture of bronze figures, depicting a scene of hunters with an elephant with a dead tiger strapped securely on top of it, accompanied with one hunter and another at his side with ...
Bronze
Viennese Orientalist Cold-Painted Bronze Lamp by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Viennese Orientalist cold-painted bronze lamp by Bergman Austrian, Early 20th Century Height 19cm, width 23cm, depth 14cm The lamp is superbly made by Franz Xaver Bergman (1961-1936), a renowned Austrian artist known for his Orientalist cold-painted bronze sculptures. Two male figures are depicted in an outdoor kitchen. The kitchen is made from brick walls, bamboo stick construction and various textiles acting as the roof. The brick walls are adorned with hooks on which mugs and jugs hang as well as a wooden shelf with plates. Both figures are dressed in typical Orientalist garments and head coverings. One is seen holding a bucket during the task of extracting water from a well while the second is sitting and eating near a centrally positioned fireplace. Near the walls of the well sits a charming cat licking his paw. The base of this sculptural lamp is signed with a ‘B...
Bronze
Vienna Bergmann Painted Cast Bronze Figural Group
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Vienna Oriental manner cold painted cast bronze and natural materials figural group. The figural group depicts a scene with two arguing Arab boys, one sits on a wagon drawn by a donkey, made in the manner of Franz Xavier Bergman, Austrian, 1861 to 1936. Unmarked. Franz Xavier Bergman was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold painted bronzes, Oriental, erotic, and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objets dart...
Bronze
Franz Xaver Bergmann, Odalisque, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful life-like sculpture depicts a half-naked odalisque reclining in a lazy pose on silk pillows on an ottoman, covered with a lion's skin. With bare breasts, only a small ...
Bronze
20th Century Austrian Cold Painted Bronze 'Cleopatra with Pumas' Bergman, C.1910
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Austrian cold painted bronze of seated queen Cleopatra with two Pumas by her side, on a realistically modelled carpet, draped over a rectangular base. Made...
Bronze
Early 20th Cent Pug Dog Night Watchman Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
Bronze
Vienna Franz Bergman Painted Cast Bronze Figural Group
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Vienna Oriental manner cold painted cast bronze and natural materials figural group. The figural group depicts a scene with two arguing Arab boys, one sits on a wagon drawn by a donkey, made in the manner of Franz Xavier Bergman, Austrian, 1861 to 1936. Unmarked. Franz Xavier Bergman was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold painted bronzes, Oriental, erotic, and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objets dart...
Bronze
Huge Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture of a Pointer Dog by Franz Bergmann. 1900´s
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Large Impressive cold painted Austrian bronze study German Long Hair Pointer Dog, with intricate detail and very fine color. Signed under with Bergmann´s mark. Condition: Good Origi...
Bronze
Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Figure by Franz Xaver Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Austrian cold-painted bronze figure by Franz Xaver Bergman Austrian, Early 20th Century Height 31cm, width 21cm, depth 14cm This intriguing sculpture was made in early 20th century...
Marble, Bronze
Franz Xavier Bergmann - Vienna Bronze Orientalist
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Beaune, FR
Vienna bronze depicting Man at Prayer. Stamped under the base "Real Vienna bronze Nam Greb". This bronze is in good condition. Dimensions Height 13 cm Base - W 13 cm x D 14.5 cm
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Orientalist Vienna Bronze Sculpture by Franz Xaver Bergmann ‘NAM GREB’ Signed
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann), Nam Greb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Orientalist Vienna bronze sculpture by Franz Xaver Bergmann (Nam Greb) ,, Stunning depiction of woman with serving dish, exquisite detailing ...
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Large Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Lamp of a Palace Guard by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Large Austrian cold-painted bronze lamp of a palace guard by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 33cm, width 15cm, depth 13cm Superbly crafted by Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1936) in the...
Bronze
Figurative Cold-Painted Bronze Lamp by Franz Xaver Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Figurative cold-painted bronze lamp by Franz Xaver Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Measures: Height 46cm, width 19cm, depth 29cm This fine bronze la...
Bronze
Viennese Cold-Painted Orientalist Bronze Group by Franz Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted Orientalist bronze group by Franz Bergman Austrian, c.1900 Height 12cm, width 15cm, depth 9cm This small but intricately crafted and designed bronze group ...
Bronze
Franz Xaver Bergmann, Koran Scribe, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful life-like sculpture depicts a Koran scriber, who, bending his legs under him, holds sheets of paper in his hands, on which he transcribes verses from the Koran lying i...
Bronze
Large Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Lamp of a Mandolin Player by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Large Viennese cold-painted bronze lamp of a mandolin player by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 39cm, width 15cm, depth 15cm Crafted around 1910 by Franz Xaver Bergman (Austrian, 1861-1936), this Orientalist sculptural lamp depicts a young woman playing a mandolin and singing. She is sitting on a green cushioned seat while beneath her feet is a polychrome patterned rug draped on two steps. Dressed in typical Orientalist clothing, her beautifully executed facial expression suggests she is in a joyful mood. Above the main figure is a domed canopy. Its construction includes a pierced window draped by a striped red and gold curtain. A gold shield and a flag also hang on the construction. The domed cover is superbly decorated with trefoil windows filled with coloured glass and is surmounted by a crescent moon which is an important symbol of Islam. A similar motif can also be observed on the flagpole. The lamp is stamped with a ‘B’ in an urn-shaped cartouche, ‘GESCH’ as well as ‘3’. The cold-painting technique has been superbly used to highlight even the smallest details of the scene, such as the patterns on the rug or the texture of the seat. An almost identical example is featured in Joseph Zobel, Antique Vienna Bronzes...
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Orientalist Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture of a Boy and a Donkey by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Orientalist cold-painted bronze sculpture of a boy and a donkey by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 30cm, width 28cm, depth 17cm Franz Xaver Bergman (Austrian, 1861-1936) utilised t...
Bronze
Large Antique Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Figurative Sculpture by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Large antique Austrian cold-painted bronze figurative sculpture by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 33cm, width 19cm, depth 14cm ...
Bronze
Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze by Bergman Depicting Rebecca at the Well
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted bronze by Bergman depicting Rebecca at the well Austria, c. 1910 Height 30cm, width 30cm, depth 30cm This figural bronze repli...
Bronze
Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze and Marble Figurative Sculpture by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted bronze and marble figurative sculpture by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 25cm, width 31cm, depth 10cm Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1936), a renowned Austrian a...
Marble, Bronze
"Windy Day" Vienna Bronze Sculpture by Franz Xaver Bergmann, c. 1900
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Vienna bronze sculpture by Franz Xaver Bergmann with excellent detail throughout depicting a young exotic dancer swirling her skirt hinged to lift and reveal her naked body stan...
Stone, Bronze
Collection of Six Vienna Bronze Arab Figurines by Franz Xaver Bergmann
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of Six Vienna Bronze Arab Figurines by Franz Xaver Bergmann Dimensions: Smallest Figurine: 2"H x 1"D Largest Figurine: 6.5"H x 6"D.
Bronze
Antique Cold-Painted Bronze of a Pulled Rickshaw by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Antique cold-painted bronze of a pulled rickshaw by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 19cm, width 37cm, depth 20cm This unusual cold-painted bronze depicts a running Arab man, who p...
Marble, Bronze
$10,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Arabian Themed Garniture Made by Franz Xavier Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arabic themed garniture made by Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936). The pieces are made of polychrome bronze. The central one is an inkwell that is ...
Bronze
$350
H 1.5 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in
Small Signed Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Reclining Whippet Dog
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small Signed Early 20th century Bronze of Reclining Whippet dog Signature located on back of dog, unable to read artist's name Measures: 1.5" H, 2.5" W, ...
Bronze
$640Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.25 in W 1.75 in D 2.5 in
Antique Franz Bergman Austrian Vienna Bronze Cold Paint Night Watchman Figure
By Franz Bergmann
Located in San Diego, CA
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...
Bronze
$716Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.5 in W 3 in D 2.25 in
Vienna Cold Painted Bronze 'Carmen' Attributed to Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vienna cold painted bronze 'Carmen' attributed to Bergman, Brilliantly enameled, of a gypsy girl with tambourine standing on a oriental rug, mount...
Onyx, Bronze
Cold Painted Orientalist Vienna Bronze by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Denton, TX
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 ...
Marble, Bronze
$5,328Sale Price|35% Off
H 2.21 in W 7.29 in D 4.14 in
"The Coffee Maker" Viennese Vienna Cold Painted Oriental Bronze Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Berlin, DE
"The coffee maker" Viennese Vienna cold painted oriental bronze by Franz Bergmann. Extremely fine and detailed masterpiece. Both parts hallmarked.
Bronze
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Bronze
$2,500
H 5.75 in Dm 2.25 in
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...
Bronze
$2,000
H 1.19 in W 0.79 in D 0.99 in
Cold-painted bronze cat sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.
Bronze
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.6 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Bronze Sculpture Orientalist Dancer, Artist Fatori
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze sculpture Orientalist Dancer Artist Fatori origin Italy circa 1920 orientalism style signed in the flame onyx marble base perfect condition.
Bronze
$3,500
H 8 in W 11.5 in D 3.25 in
Antique Franz Bergman Bruno Zach Cold Painted Bronze Peacock with Fanned Train
By Bruno Zach, Franz Bergmann
Located in Cincinnati, OH
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...
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Bronze Huntress with Dog on Marble Base
Located in Annville, PA
Graceful even when motionless the Bronze Huntress with Dog on Marble Base is a delightful addition to any setting. Using traditional lost wax casting methods the Bronze Huntress with...
Bronze
Bronze Bird Dog on Marble Base
Located in Annville, PA
Graceful even when standing still the Bronze Bird Dog on Marble Base is a striking addition to any setting. Using traditional lost wax casting methods the Bronze Bird Dog statue is c...
Bronze
Franz Xavier Bergmann Bronze Cold Painted Bird on Nest Figure Bowl
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Viennese cold painted bronze of a bird perched on the side of a nest by renowned maker Franz Xaver Bergmann (Austrian, 1861-1936) and probably dating from the latter 19th ...
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H 1.5 in W 1.25 in D 1.63 in
Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
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H 1.5 in W 1 in D 1.13 in
Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
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H 1.5 in W 1 in D 1.13 in
Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
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H 1.5 in W 1 in D 1.38 in
Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.88 in
Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
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H 1.5 in W 1 in D 1.38 in
Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
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H 1.5 in W 1.13 in D 1 in
Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
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H 1.5 in W 0.88 in D 1.13 in
Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
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H 1.5 in W 1.38 in D 1.75 in
Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
Bronze
Antique bronze Turkey (Franz Xaver Bergmann)
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Chonburi, TH
This extremely fine early 20th-century Austrian bronze study features a standing turkey, meticulously crafted with exceptional attention to detail. The cold-painted bronze showcases ...
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H 3.35 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
An Austrian cold painted bronze study of a woodcock by Franz Xavier Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Central England, GB
This exquisite heavy cast bronze figure of a woodcock is beautifully modelled. It depicts a standing woodcock with magnificent plumage. It is very finely hand painted in realistic co...
Bronze