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Large Austrian cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Xaver Bergman

Creator: Franz Xaver Bergmann
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Large Austrian cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Xaver Bergman
Austrian, Early 20th Century
Height 15cm, width 30cm, depth 15cm

Sculpted and made by Franz Xaver Bergman (Austrian, 1861-1936), this magnificent piece is an example of the highest quality Viennese cold-painted bronze sculpture.

A horse-driven two-wheeled carriage is controlled by a male figure dressed in traditional Orientalist clothing. Behind him on the carriage stand two adorable sheep looking into the distance as they journey through unknown lands. The man is sitting on a vivid red cloth, while his clothing is coloured in deep green, white and black.

The bronze is mounted on a white marble rectangular slab. The grey veining gives the illusion of a rocky road on which the carriage drives on.

The artist has achieved a beautiful, colourful bronze sculpture due to the employment of the cold-painting technique. A technique now largely forgotten focused on applying layers of unfired dust paint to the bronze. Bergman is one of the most renowned artists creating pieces using this technique.

A ‘B’ in an urn-shaped cartouche, alongside ‘GESCHÜTZT.’ and an inventory number ‘3693’ is stamped on the underside, testifying to the piece’s important provenance.

The unusual scene, equestrian theme and renowned Austrian maker make this decorative piece a very desirable addition to one’s collection of sculptures.

Artist/ Maker: Franz Xaver Bergman

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Austria
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Bronze, Marble.
Creation Date:	Early 20th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	N-0122F
Incollect Reference #:	676985

Dimensions

W.	11.81 in;	H.	5.91 in;	D.	5.91 in;
W.	30 cm;	H.	15 cm;	D.	15 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.