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Franz Xavier Bergmann, Praying Man, Vienna Bronze Desk Sculpture, circa 1900

Name: Franz Xavier Bergmann, Praying Man, Vienna Bronze Desk Sculpture, circa 1900
Brand: Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Price: 1350 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

This gorgeous desk-size Vienna bronze figurine made by famous Viennese Bergmann Foundry in 1890-1900, depicts an Arab praying man dressed in oriental garments. Kneeling on a carpet, the man raises his arms. His shoes and walking stick are put aside on the edge of the carpet. Stunningly life-like, this outstanding little figurine is sculptured with amazing details. Stamped “GESCHÜTZT” (English: PROTECTED) on the bottom, and numbered: 2082 Dimensions: Height 5 1/4 inches Width 5 1/4 inches Depth 5 1/4 inches Franz Xavier Bergmann (Austrian, 1861–1936) was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold-painted bronze, Cold painted bronze refers to pieces cast in Vienna and then decorated in several layers with so-called dust paint; oriental, erotic and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical and often humorous objet d'art. The color was not fired hence "cold painted". Mainly women working at home, a typical cottage industry, carried out the painting. The expertise for the mix of this kind of paint has been lost since. Noted for his detailed and colorful work, Bergman 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). They are also often inscribed ‘Geschutzt’, which refers to the model/design being ‘registered’ or copyrighted; or not marked at all, especially if pieces are miniatures.

Creator:

Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann) (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)

Style:

Art Nouveau (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze,Cold-Painted

Place of Origin:

Austria

Period:

1890-1899

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 the photos attentively. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2819320227222

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