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Austrian cold-painted bronze figure by Franz Xaver Bergman

Creator: Franz Xaver Bergmann
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Austrian cold-painted bronze figure by Franz Xaver Bergman

Austrian, Early 20th Century

Height 31cm, width 21cm, depth 14cm

This intriguing sculpture was made in early 20th century Austria, by Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1936). He was an important and renowned maker of cold-painted bronzes, in particular ones made in the Orientalist style like the figure in Mayfair Gallery’s collection.

The sculpture portrays a male on his way back from a hunting trip. On his shoulders, he is carrying a small antelope. He is holding the animal with one hand while the other rests on the large gun swung across his back. The figure is dressed in typical Orientalist clothing, his waist occupied with several items. Around his polychrome belt hangs a bag, a metal ornament with tassels as well as a knife in a leather case. All parts of the bronze are wonderfully coloured with the cold-painting technique, one largely forgotten today.

This decorative piece bears the ‘B’ mark in an urn-shaped cartouche alongside ‘GESCHÜTZT.’ testifying to the important maker.

This wonderful piece by Bergman would make a superb addition to one’s collection of cold-painted sculptures.

Artist/ Maker: Franz Xaver Bergman

Materials: Bronze, Marble

Ref: N-0122A

$9,500

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Bronze, Marble
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	N-0122A
Incollect Reference #:	679494

Dimensions

W.	8.27 in;	H.	12.2 in;	D.	5.51 in;
W.	21 cm;	H.	31 cm;	D.	14 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.