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Franz Xaver Bergmann, Moorish Warrior, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900

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Sculpture: Moorish Warrior This wonderful life-like sculpture depicts a Moorish warrior in a historical costume, at the moment of throwing a javelin. It is created in polychrome cold-painted bronze, and rendered in the best traditions of the world-famous Viennese foundry of Franz Xavier Bergmann. Period: Ca. 1900 Style: Jugenstil/Art Nouveau Medium: Cold-painted bronze Dimensions: D: 7-7/8” x W: 5-7/8” x H: 10-7/8” Markings: Marked on the inner part of the base bottom with a "B" in an urn-shaped cartouche (for “Bergmann”), model number 2897, and “GESHUTZED” (German: “PROTECTED). Condition: The quality of the casting is superb, as well as the superb cold-painted surfaces. The sculpture retains original colors and original patina. Artist/Maker: Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861–1936) was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold-painted bronze oriental, erotic and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Cold painted bronze refers to pieces cast in Vienna and then decorated in several layers with so-called dust paint; the expertise for the mix of this kind of paint has been lost. The color was not fired hence "cold painted". Mainly women working at home, a typical cottage industry, carried out the painting. Noted for his detailed and colorful work, Bergmann was signing his creations with either a "B" in an urn-shaped cartouche, or "Nam Greb" - for "Bergman" in reverse. These marks used to disguise his identity on the erotic works. Often, the sculptures are also marked with model number and stamped “GESHUTZED” (German for “PROTECTED”).
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.88 in (27.64 cm)Width: 5.88 in (14.94 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20.02 cm)
  • Style:
    Jugendstil (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine photos attentively, as they are part of the description. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2819323464422
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