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Sculptures For Sale
Creator: Franz Bergmann
Creator: Pierre Jules Mêne
Painted Bronze Sculpture of Woman Holding a Palm Leaf by Franz Bergmann, Austria
Located in North Miami, FL
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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Bronze Horse Jockey Equestrian Racing Trophy Statue After Pierre Jules Mene 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage horse trophy / statue / sculpture. Made of bronze featuring an oval marble base and plaque from the Dehere Member Guest tournament at Due Process Golf Club and Stables in Colts Neck...
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Late 20th Century American Classical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Large 'Huntsman/Valet with his Hounds' Bronze Sculpture by PJ Mene - 1869
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Large ‘Huntsman/Valet with his Hounds’ Bronze Sculpture by PJ Mene – 1869. This is a LARGE sculpture, weighing over 175 lbs....
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Wonderful Franz Bergman Standing Dachshund Vienna Austria Bronze Dog Sculpture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Franz Bergman Standing Dachshund Vienna Austria Bronze Dog Sculpture With Wonderful Patina This Has Been Cold Painted With A Red Colla...
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19th Century German Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Man in Prayer on Rug, Bergmann Signature
Located in Petaluma, CA
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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Horse Jockey Equestrian Racing Trophy Statue After Pierre Jules Mene 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage horse trophy / statue / sculpture. Made of bronze featuring an oval marble base and plaque from the Dehere Member Guest Invitational tournament (combined net aggregate win) at Due Process Golf Club and Stables in Colts Neck...
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Late 20th Century American Classical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Orientalist Man Praying on Persian Rug, by Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Sculptures

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Bronze

P.J. Mene The Hunt Scene Large Bronze Sculpture Pierre Jules Statue Horse Dogs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
P.J. Mene The Hunt Scene Large Bronze Sculpture Pierre Jules Statue Horse Dogs. Item featured is signed to base, "P.J. Mene 1869", artist Pierre Jules Mene, large impressive size, re...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze entiteld "Groupe de Renards" by P j Mêne
Located in London, GB
A wonderful mid 19th Century Animalier bronze study of a a pointer turning its head in an alert pose with fabulous rich brown patina and excellent surface detail, raised on naturalis...
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1870s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Cockatoo" by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Austrian Franz Bergman Cold Painted Bronze Peacock Sculpture Statue 1920
Located in Portland, OR
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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Franz Bergman Bruno Zach Cold Painted Bronze Peacock with Fanned Train
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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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Bronze

'Pointer' by Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A late Victorian Bronze Pointer by Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1879). Excellent patination, signed 'P.J. Mene' to base. Dimensions: H 11cm W 22cm D 9.5cm Origin: French Date: Circa...
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1860s French Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Erotic Mummy" by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Sculptures

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Bronze

"The Coffee Maker" Viennese Vienna Cold Painted Oriental Bronze 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.    
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Early 1900s Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Austrian Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cold painted Austrian bronze sculpture by Franz Bergman depicting a carpet trader. The piece shows great attention to detail and craftsm...
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1950s Austrian Moorish Vintage Sculptures

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Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Pointer Dog by Pierre-Jules Mêne circa 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PIERRE-JULES MÊNEFrench, 1810-1879"Chien braque à la feuille"Medium-brown patinated sand-cast bronze raised edge signature cast into base "P.J. MÊNE" pr...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

"Djinn" by P J Mêne
Located in London, GB
A very fine French Animaliers bronze study of a stallion standing behind a post and rail fence exhibiting excellent hand finished surface detail and good...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Arab Inkwell" by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
A superb early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze inkwell modelled with an armed Arab mounted upon his camel standing next to a palm tree on a rocky landscape with excellent n...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Sculptures

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Bronze

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

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze "Kingfisher" by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
An excellent early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze study of a standing kingfisher with superb naturalistic colour and excellent hand chased surface detail, signed with the ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Sculptures

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Bronze

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

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Bronze

Painted bronze sculpture by Franz Bergmann signed Nam Greb. Austria, circa 1900.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Painted bronze sculpture "Sacrifice of Cleopatra" by Franz Bergmann (1861-1936) signed Nam Greb, Austria, early 20th century.
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Early 1900s Austrian Egyptian Revival Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

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

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Bronze

Early 20th Century 'Bronze Arab Man Writing Seated in a Window' by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
An excellent Austrian bronze figure of an Arab man seated in an architectural window/doorway writing on his parchment with a hinged Orientalist table to the fore, the bronze with exc...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Sculptures

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Bronze

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Boy on Camel by Franz Bergmann, ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Dogs Chasing Rabbit” by Pierre Jules Mene
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PIERRE-JULES MENE French, 1810-1879 "Chasse au Lapin" (Dogs Hunting a Rabit) Sand-cast and patinated bronze Naturalistic base with cast signature "P.J. MÊNE" Cast circa 1870 (Mêne-...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture entitled "Jiji" by P J Mêne
Located in London, GB
Delightful mid 19th Century French Animaliers bronze study of a playful Whippet looking around in an attitude to play with a ball at her feet, with rich brown rubbed to a golden colo...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Bedouin Maiden & Attendant at Well, Franz Bergman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Jockey on Horse by Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Lantau, HK
A self-taught artist, Piere-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) dedicated his entire career to making bronze statues, which were met with great success among both French and international clients...
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19th Century French Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Jugendstil Austrian Bronze Oriental Woman with Bowl Sculpture by Franz Bergmann
Located in North Miami, FL
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...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Franz Bergmann Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of Snake Charmer
Located in Forney, TX
A highly coveted Franz Bergmann Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of an Arab Snake Charmer on an alluring carpet of alluring colors and patt...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of hunting Dogs by Pierre-Jules Mêne circa 1870
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Superb bronze animal group with brown patina representing two dogs, a greyhound and a King - Charles , by Pierre - Jules Mêne . Signature of the sculptor "P.J.MÊNE" on the naturalist...
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19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze Study "Famille De Cerf" by P J Mêne
Located in London, GB
Excellent French mid 19th Century Animalier bronze group of a stag and doe in a wooded landscape exhibiting excellent hand finished surface detail and rich brown patina, raised on an...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

A Rare And Remarkable Bronze American Bison, Circa 1885 By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
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...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture entitled "Eagle with Outspread Wings" by Bergman
Located in London, GB
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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

Jugendstil Bronze Sculptures of Buddha and Priestess by Franz Bergmann, Austria
Located in North Miami, FL
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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze "Lizard" by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
A captivating early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze study of a walking lizard with excellent cold painted colour and very fine hand finished surface detail, signed with th...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Sculptures

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Bronze

French Animalier Bronze Study Entitled 'Chien et Pigeon' by Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
Excellent quality and very rare mid-19th century French Animalier bronze study of a seated griffon hound looking intently at two pigeons feeding beside him. The bronze with excellent...
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1870s French Other Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Cold Painted Orientalist Vienna Bronze by Franz Bergman
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 ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

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

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Bronze

19th Century Anamilier Bronze Entitled "Ewe And Lamb" by Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
Wonderful 19th Century animalier bronze group of a standing ewe with her feeding lamb beneath her, the bronze with excellent rich brown patina and very fine hand chased surface detai...
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1870s Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Man on Rug w/Rifle Bergmann ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
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 ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare Atelier French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Fox Hunt” by Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Chasse au Renard" (The Fox Hunt) Sand-cast patinated bronze signed in cast "P.J. MÊNE 1849" an atelier cast circa 1860 Item # 311ZDQ28W Th...
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19th Century Romantic Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Unusual Antique Austrian Bronze Chess Set by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
Unusual antique Austrian bronze chess set by Franz Bergman Austrian, circa 1905 Largest piece height 7cm, diameter 3cm Smallest piece height 3.5cm,...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Sculptures

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Bronze

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

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Bronze

Franz Bergman ART DECO BRONZE SCULPTURE C.1925
Located in Stourbridge, West Midlands
A rare model Franz Bergman Art Deco sculpture that will date to around 1925. Excellent condition with the enamelling to the base also being in excellent untouched original condition....
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture “Gardant du Gibier” by Pierre-Jules Mêne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PIERRE-JULES MÊNE France, 1810-1879 "Chien Gardant du Gibier" (1850) Sand-cast patinated bronze signed in cast "P.I. MÊNE 1850" cast circa 1870-1880 Item # 405ZIM29Q One of Mên...
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19th Century French Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Austrian Naughty Bronze, Girl's Dress Lifts Up ca.1920, by Bergman Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
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...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Franz Bergman Austrian Vienna Bronze Cold Paint Night Watchman Figure
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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Golden Pheasant" by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
A striking early 20th Century Austrian bronze study of a standing golden pheasant with vibrant cold painted colours and excellent hand chased surface detail, signed with the Bergman ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture "The Falconer" by Pierre Jules Mene
Located in London, GB
"The Arab Falconer" by Pierre Jules Mene The finely cast and planished bronze, depicting a falconer walking on a naturalistic ground, with a hare ...
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19th Century French Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Man Holding Small Scale, 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 Sculptures

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Bronze

Cold Painted Bronze Entitled "Bedouin with Camel under Palm Tree" by Bergman
Located in London, GB
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...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Fox Hunting, bronze by P J Mene
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage patinated bronze sculpture presents a detailed beautifully depiction of two hound dogs cornering a fox in front of a large tree stump. Ea...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Ibrahim" by P J Mêne
Located in London, GB
Excellent French mid 19th Century Animalier bronze portaiture study of the French Derby winner "Ibrahim", with rich brown lightly rubbed patination and fine hand finished surface det...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Vienna Bronze Table Lamp Vintage by Franz Bergman Smoking Arab Man, circa 1890
Located in Vienna, AT
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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Sculptures

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Bronze

Cat figure made of Viennese bronze by Franz Bergman
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
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...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

1910s Cold-Painted Small Bronze Mouse/Rat Figurine by Franz Bergmann, Austria
Located in North Miami, FL
1910s cold-painted small bronze mouse figurine manufactured by Franz Bergmann, Austria By: Franz Bergmann Material: bronze, paint, copper, metal, glass Technique: cast, cold-painted...
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1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Sculptures

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Metal, Copper, Bronze

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

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Bronze

Antique, New and Vintage Sculptures

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

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