Antique Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Frog Barbell Candlestick Holder Franz Bergmann Era

Description

An exquisite piece is finely hand crafted and detailed, and although un-signed, done in the manner of Franz Bergmann. Circa … more An exquisite piece is finely hand crafted and detailed, and although un-signed, done in the manner of Franz Bergmann. Circa an early 20th Century. Franz Xaver Bergmann (July 27, 1861 – January 1, 1936) was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold-painted bronze figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objects d'art. The candlestick is made of bronze and features the whimsical shape of an athletic frog holding a barbell with his left arm while the right arm suspends the candle holder nozzle. The candlestick holds standard sized taper candle. The frog wears black and white shorts and is beautifully cold-painted. The piece is in great condition with minor age related wear.

Approximate size: 4 1/2" long, 4" wide, 4 3/4" tall less