Budapest, HU
Details
- Dimensions
- 5.91ʺW × 41.34ʺD × 5.12ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Bronze
- Paint
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
- Description
- Artist: Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861-1936) Title: The Rug Merchant Technique: Painted bronze Size: 13 x 15 x 10.5 cm Marked: … more Artist: Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861-1936) Title: The Rug Merchant Technique: Painted bronze Size: 13 x 15 x 10.5 cm Marked: Brand mark in B cartouche Franz Xavier Bergman(n) (July 27, 1861 – January 1, 1936) was the owner of a Viennese foundry known for its detailed and colorful patinated and cold-painted bronzes, including Oriental, erotic, and whimsical animal figures. He signed his work with a 'B' in an urn-shaped cartouche or 'Nam Greb' (Bergman reversed) to conceal his identity on erotic pieces. His father, Franz Bergmann (1838 – 1894), founded the bronze factory in 1860, and Franz Xavier took over, opening a new foundry in 1900. Though often mistakenly called a sculptor, Bergmann was a foundry owner who employed many anonymous artists. Notably, Bruno Zach used Bergmann’s foundry to cast his works, including some erotic pieces under the pseudonym "Prof. Tuch". Cold-painted bronzes were decorated with dust paint, a method whose exact technique has been lost. less
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