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Large antique Viennese cold-painted bronze lamp of a princess by Bergman

Creator: Franz Xaver Bergmann
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Large antique Viennese cold-painted bronze lamp of a princess by Bergman
Austrian, c. 1910
Height 42cm, width 24cm, depth 13cm

Crafted by the renowned Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1936) using the very complex and lost technique of cold-painting, this bronze sculptural lamp depicts an interesting scene.

A princess is reclining atop a chaise lounge while a young Arab boy is standing with a fan in one hand next to her. Her musical instrument lies on top of the polychrome rug on which she is lying. Both figures are dressed in typical Orientalist-style clothing, with shades of gold, green and red predominating.

Covering the protagonists is a canopy, its design inspired by Islamic architecture. It features several pierced arabesque decorations through which the light can shine. Surmounting the canopy is a crescent moon, a significant symbol of Islam. Two twisted pillars support the canopy as well as the richly patterned rug that hangs from it. A palm tree plant adds greenery to the scene.

The lamp is stamped with a ‘B’ in an urn-shaped cartouche, ‘Nam Greb’ as well as ‘MADE IN AUSTRIA’.
Of an eye-catching design, this figurative lamp would be a superb home décor addition.

A very similar example is featured in Joseph Zobel, Antique Vienna Bronzes, page 197.

Artist/Maker: Franz Xaver Bergman

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Austria
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Bronze.
Creation Date:	1910
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17424
Incollect Reference #:	718485

Dimensions

W.	9.45 in;	H.	16.54 in;	D.	5.12 in;
W.	24 cm;	H.	42 cm;	D.	13 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.