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Viennese cold-painted bronze and marble inkstand by Franz Xaver Bergman

Creator: Franz Xaver Bergmann
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Viennese cold-painted bronze and marble inkstand by Franz Xaver Bergman
Austrian, c. 1910
Height 22cm, width 40cm, depth 17cm

Crafted by the renowned Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1936), the inkstand is of an unusual design making this a very desirable Austrian cold-painted bronze piece.

On a dark marble base stands an elegant Arab woman dressed in Orientalist style clothing. In her hands she is holding a chain and a stick, both used to tame the two leashed panthers walking beside her. The woman and the animals are rendered in a refined colour palette where shades of gold predominate.

The central scene is flanked by bronze inkwells. Each one includes a removable porcelain liner. Their design plays cohesively with the rest of the piece. A pen niche is carved in the front part of the marble.

Showcasing an interesting scene and the highest quality craftsmanship, this inkstand would be a magnificent addition to one’s office space.

Artist/Maker: Franz Xaver Bergman

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Austria
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Bronze, Marble, Porcelain.
Creation Date:	1910
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	N-0122X
Incollect Reference #:	689676

Dimensions

W.	15.75 in;	H.	8.66 in;	D.	6.69 in;
W.	40 cm;	H.	22 cm;	D.	17 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.