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Antique Franz Bergmann Style Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Cat Sculpture

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About the Item

This charming antique Austrian bronze sculpture of a cat captures delightful character and fine detailing, crafted in the style of Franz Bergmann, a master of cold-painted bronzes. The sculpture is expertly painted with a warm, lifelike patina, showcasing the intricate fur texture and expressive features characteristic of Bergmann’s celebrated animal bronzes. Marked "Austria" on the underside, this piece exemplifies the unique artistry and quality of early 20th-century Austrian bronze work. Cold-painted bronze sculptures gained immense popularity in Vienna during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with Franz Bergmann being a notable pioneer in the technique. Known for capturing animals and whimsical figures in bronze, his works were often brightly colored with a technique called cold painting, where layers of pigment were applied without the use of heat. This delightful cat sculpture is a fine representation of the Austrian tradition of detailed, character-rich bronzes.
  • Similar to:
    Franz Bergmann (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838242051672

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