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Vienna Bergman Bronze Figurine Smith with Anvil and Gearwheel, circa 1922
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Gorgeous Vienna bronze item made by famous manufactory Bergman(n), circa 1922:
There is a well-built figurine of a smith visible - it is attached to round flat bronze plinth which is fixed on marble base on which a bronze board with dedication is existing / following characters in German language can be read there: 'Unserem lieben Klassenvater Herrn Prof.Ing. P.Gneist in Dankbarkeit gewidmet. Die Maturanten von 1922-23' (= In gratitude for our highly esteemed form teacher professor and engineer P.Gneist. The Highschool Graduates of 1922-23).
The smith's figurine is of stunning liveliness (the details are amazingly sculptured):
The muscular man holds a hammer supported by anvil / the figurine's right leg is resting on a gearwheel / additionally, the smith holds a small model of a steam engine in raised left hand: Obviously this figurine symbolizes the power of engineering.
Signature NamGreb (BERGMAN(N)'S FIRM SIGN, read from behind and occasionally used by Bergman) is engraved at figurine's backside (area below) / the character 'B' enclosed into an urn-shaped cartouche (= sign of Viennese Bergmann manufactory) is visible there, too: Both signatures are well legible.
Bibliography about Viennese Bronzes: Ernst Hrabalek, Vienna Bronze (A Viennese Tradition in Artistic Perfection, Munich 1991)
Measures:
Diameter of base: 8.3 cm (= 3.26 inches)
Total height: 26.0 cm (= 10.23 inches) - marble base included
Height of bronze figurine only: 21.0 cm (= 8.26 inches)
Made circa 1922.
Detailed informations 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. [ WIKIPEDIA ]
Condition: Excellent (there aren't any damages existing).
- Creator:Bergmann Foundry (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 10.23 in (25.99 cm)Diameter: 3.26 in (8.29 cm)
- Style:Other (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1922
- Condition:there aren't any imperfections / damages existing.
- Seller Location:Vienna, AT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1014412638612
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