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Vienna Bergman Bronze Arab Man on Carpet Selling Egypt Antiquities, circa 1890

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Stunning bronze figurine group: Arab man clad in mantel (fireplace) selling Egypt antiquities. An Arab man with turban is busy with presenting Egypt figurines to spectator: The man has taken place on a carpet which was put on rectangular marble base. Additionally, next to male figurine a table of Arab style and a mandolin supported by an Apis Bull's figurine are visible / all mentioned items are attached to large rectangular marble base. - Attention: The hinged table's plate can be opened. This bronze figurine group is of Stunning Liveliness (finest manufacturing quality!). Signed at Aarab man's backside: -- the character 'B' enclosed into an urn-shaped cartouche (= sign of Viennese Bergmann manufactory) Detailed information's about Viennese Bergmann manufactory: Franz Xaver Bergman (or 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. Noted for his detailed and colorful work, and signing either a 'B' in an urn-shaped cartouche or 'Nam Greb' - 'Bergman' in reverse. These marks were used to disguise his identity on erotic works. His father Franz Bergmann was a professional chaser from Gablonz / Bohemia who came to Vienna and founded a small bronze factory in 1860. His son Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861 – 1936) inherited the company and opened a new foundry in 1900. Many of the bronzes from the 1900s were still based on designs from his fathers workshop. Bibliography: Ernst Hrabalek, Vienna Bronze (A Viennese Tradition in Artistic Perfection, Munich 1991) Measures: total height: 14.0 cm / 5.51 inches marble base: 28.5 x 16.5 cm / 11.22 x 6.49 inches Madw, circa 1890 Condition: Very good (there aren't any damages existing).
  • Creator:
    Bergmann Foundry (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.51 in (14 cm)Width: 11.22 in (28.5 cm)Depth: 6.49 in (16.49 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cold-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    there aren't any damages existing.
  • Seller Location:
    Vienna, AT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1014412635812
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