Vienna Bronze Vintage Franz Bergman Arab Warrior Riding on Camel Inkwell, 1890

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Vienna Bronze Vintage Franz Bergman Arab Warrior Riding on Camel Inkwell, 1890

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There is an Arab man (warrior) presented: He rides on camel / beside him there is a tall palm tree visible. - The figurine group is of STUNNING LIVELINESS (the details are amazingly sculptured) ! Gorgeous Vienna Bronze figurine group made by famous Austrian manufactory Bergman(n) circa 1890. Signature B (BERGMAN(N)'S FIRM SIGN) is visible at backside of bronze: The Bergman(n)'s firm sign is well visible. Further, the letters 'GESCHÜTZT' (means: protected) are impressed here. Please note: This bronze item has the function of an inkwell which is hidden within the base: The ink stand can be opened - the hinge is working well - so that the porcelain holder becomes visible. finest quality of bronze modelling measures: height: 24.0 cm ( = circa 9.6 inches ) width: 19.0 cm ( = circa 7.6 inches ) made circa 1890 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 ]

Creator:
Franz Bergmann (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 9.6 in (24.39 cm)Width: 7.6 in (19.31 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Style:
Rustic (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze
Place of Origin:
Austria
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1900
Condition:
Seller Location:
Vienna, AT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU101441316398