Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Starling" by Franz Bergman

An excellent early 20th century cold painted Austrian bronze figure of a Middle Eastern Tradesman showing his wares in a mihrab shaped display unit. Completed with fine hand chased surface detail. Signed with the Bergman ‘B’ in an amphora vase Additional information Height: 19 cm Width: 21 cm Depth: 16 cm Condition: excellent original condition Circa: 1900 Materials: cold painted bronze Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel SKU: 8699 ABOUT Bergman Arms Dealer Franz Bergman Sculptures Bergman Arms Dealer – 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 and animal subjects, including Harem beauties, Arab tradesmen, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time. His father, also Franz Bergman (1838–1894), was a professional chaser (embosser) from Gablonz, Austria who came to Vienna and founded a small bronze factory in 1860. Franz Xavier inherited the company and opened a new foundry in 1900. There he created numerous cold painted (so named because the numerous layers of polychrome paint, applied to the bronze, were not fired to fix them to the metal) figures. Many other bronzes were still based on designs by Franz Bergman, the elder. Orientalist Subjects From the 17th Century onwards it was customary for the young Victorian gentleman to go on the obligatory tour of the East – the Grand Tour – as an educational rite of passage. Visiting countries and experiencing customs they had only ever heard about in stories, these young men were keen to show their families mementos of their experience, especially the lavish subjects of the Middle Eastern Arab world. The return trip would usually include a visit to Vienna, and here the ‘souvenir’ shops supplied a plethora of beautifully crafted sculptures with an Orientalist Arab flavour. These were often acquired to show their friends and families images of their travels. Bergman was noted for his detailed and colourful work and he produced a huge number of Orientalist subjects to cater for this market including this Arab Tent Lamp...

Impressive cold painted Austrian bronze study of a standing stag with intricate detail and very fine color; stamped with the Bergman 'B’ within an amphora shaped vase Additional information Height: 20 cm Depth: 8 cm Width: 17 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1900 Materials: Cold Painted Bronze Book Ref: Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel About Bergman Stag Franz Bergman Sculptures Bergman is celebrated for his great attention to detail and wonderful vibrant colors, Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936) is, arguably, the most famous of the Viennese cold-painted bronze artists, delighting in producing Oriental, Arab bronze...

Sensuous early 20th century erotic Austrian bronze figurine of a beautiful dancer dressed in an Oriental outfit, the skirt hinged to lift and reveal her naked body, signed 'Nam Greb' to back of dress and stamped with the Bergman 'B'. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 14 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1900 Materials: Cold Painted Bronze Book Ref: Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel SKU: 8816 ABOUT Bergman Windy Day Franz Bergman Sculptures Bergman Windy Day – 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...

An exceptional early 20th Century Austrian bronze study of a black grouse standing in a domineering pose with head lowered, beak open and wings and tail lifted. The bronze has excellent cold painted naturalistic colours and good hand chased surface detail, signed with the Bergman 'B' in an amphora to underside. Additional information. Measures: Height: 11 cm. Condition: Excellent Original Condition. Circa: 1900 Materials: Cold Painted Bronze. Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel SKU: 8758 ABOUT Bergman Black Grouse Franz Bergman Sculptures Bergman Black Grouse – 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...

An excellent early 20th century cold painted Austrian bronze figure of Middle Eastern man smoking a shisha pipe, under a highly decorated tent, with very fine colour and fabulous hand finished surface detail. Signed with the Bergman ‘B’ in an amphora vase Additional information Height: 26 cm Width: 20 cm Depth: 18 cm Condition: excellent original condition Circa: 1900 Materials: cold painted bronze Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel SKU: 8700 About Bergman Arab in Tent Franz Bergman Sculptures Bergman Man in Tent – 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 and animal subjects, including Harem beauties, Arab tradesmen, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time. His father, also Franz Bergman (1838–1894), was a professional chaser (embosser) from Gablonz, Austria who came to Vienna and founded a small bronze factory in 1860. Franz Xavier inherited the company and opened a new foundry in 1900. There he created numerous cold painted (so named because the numerous layers of polychrome paint, applied to the bronze, were not fired to fix them to the metal) figures. Many other bronzes were still based on designs by Franz Bergman, the elder. Orientalist Subjects From the 17th Century onwards it was customary for the young Victorian gentleman to go on the obligatory tour of the East – the Grand Tour – as an educational rite of passage. Visiting countries and experiencing customs they had only ever heard about in stories, these young men were keen to show their families mementos of their experience, especially the lavish subjects of the Middle Eastern Arab world. The return trip would usually include a visit to Vienna, and here the ‘souvenir’ shops supplied a plethora of beautifully crafted sculptures with an Orientalist Arab flavour. These were often acquired to show their friends and families images of their travels. Bergman was noted for his detailed and colourful work and he produced a huge number of Orientalist subjects to cater for this market including this Arab Tent Lamp...

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...

Vienna Bronze, standing dog, bronze figure of high quality. Probably Franz Bergmann. In good condition with fine patina. Austria approximate 1900-19...

Interesting Vienna Bronze Figurine: Dancing Lady It is a finest figurine - it is a Viennese bronze item. The lady dancer standing on square carpet balances on her left leg whereas right leg is raised. She is clad in short dancing dress with spaghetti straps, both arms are raised. Woman's head is covered with very special headwear. - This bronze figurine is of stunning liveliness (excellent manufacturing quality) ! Signed: Letters 'B.Zach' existing (visible on carpet - next to figurine's left foot, at backside). It is a Viennese Bronze, most probably manufactured by Bergmann Firm, but related signature isn't visible here since the figurine is attached to black & square marble base / signature of Vienna Bronze Bergmann...

Stunning Bronze Figurine: Arab Man Standing in front of Carpet ( = Table Lamp) This finest Vienna Bronze shows a sculptured Arab Man's Figurine as well as it is a Table Lamp: The Arab Warrior is clad in typical garments (= long mantle...

Gorgeous Vienna Tall Bronze Figurine made by famous manufactory Bergman(n) circa 1920. The Jockey clad in typical garments (= cap, riding boots, riding breeches...

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...

Vienna Bronze, capercaillie, bronze figure of high quality. Probably Franz Bergmann. In good condition with fine patina. Austria, circa 1900s-1910s. Provenance: Private S...

Vienna Bronze, capercaillie, bronze figure of high quality. Probably Franz Bergmann. In good condition with fine patina,  Austria, circa 1900s-1910s. Provenance: Private ...

The antique Austrian lamp carefully cast to portray a mosque with Minaret and an Arab man praying upon his rug; the lamp signed with a 'B' in ...

This bronze is about as finely painted and cast as Vienna bronzes come. It is an early cast and good size example and is signed by the Bergmann Foundry on the underside. If you colle...

Late 19th century Austrian trout bronzes by Bergman (mark / cipher) B, Geschutzt Two trout, in different poses, with excellent cold painted surfa...

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 urn factory mark.

In the manner Franz Xaver Bergman Austrian crica 1900 A set of 4 Austrian cold painted bronzes of bulldogs in decreasing sizes. Measures: Big dog ...

Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Ten Piece Devil Band, After Franz Bergman Austria, Post WWII, Style of Franz Bergman, Unmarked A rare and amusing work consisting of ten individually 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...

Franz Xaver Begman 19th century cold painted Austrian bronzes of Arabs around the fire, including two Arab boys with there water carer and guns. Franz Xavier Bergman was the son o...

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