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Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled Egyptian Deity by Franz Bergman

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An amusing early 20th century cold painted Austrian bronze figure modelled as a seated ancient Egyptian deity hinged to reveal an erotic beauty with fine golden colour, stamped with Bergman 'B' in an amphora vase. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 15 cm Width: 9 cm Depth: 10 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition circa: 1900 Materials: Cold Painted Bronze Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel SKU: 8904 ABOUT Bergman Egyptian Deity Franz Bergman Sculptures 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. Animal Subjects Animal figures can, occasionally, be found for a few hundred pounds, though sculptures in pristine condition and larger figures can be worth several thousand pounds. Value is affected by condition. The cold painted decoration is relatively easy to damage and worn Enamel will reduce value considerably. Restoration can also reduce the value considerably, especially when done in a non-sympathetic manner.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Marble,Carved,Cast,Cold-Painted,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 89041stDibs: LU3216334391162
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