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Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Woodcock" by Franz Bergman

$2,008.73
£1,455
€1,734.20
CA$2,794.65
A$2,803.14
CHF 1,625.98
MX$34,217.71
NOK 18,833.45
SEK 19,274.77
DKK 12,963.14

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An excellent early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze study of a standing Woodcock. The bronze with excellent vibrant naturalistic colour and intricate hand finished surface detail, signed with the Bergman ‘B’ in an amphora vase ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 8 cm Width: 9 cm Depth: 4 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1900 Materials: Cold Painted Bronze Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by J Zobel SKU: 9642 ABOUT Bergman Woodcock Franz Bergman Sculptures Franz Bergman (1861–1936) was one of the most celebrated Viennese makers of cold-painted bronze sculptures, renowned for his highly detailed and often exotic subjects. Working in Vienna during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Bergman produced a wide range of figures that captured the imagination of collectors, combining fine casting with meticulous hand-applied colour. Cold painting, a technique in which pigments are applied directly onto the bronze surface rather than fired, allowed for remarkable realism and vibrancy. Bergman’s workshop became particularly known for its animalier subjects, including finely observed studies of cats, dogs, birds, and more unusual creatures such as reptiles. Lizards, frogs, snakes, and other small animals were rendered with striking accuracy, their textures and natural colouring carefully depicted through delicate brushwork. These pieces often conveyed a sense of liveliness and character, despite their modest scale. In addition to animals, Bergman also produced Orientalist figures, erotic subjects, and humorous compositions, many marked with the distinctive “B” in an urn-shaped cartouche. His work reflects both technical mastery and a fascination with storytelling through sculpture. Today, Bergman bronzes are highly sought after for their craftsmanship, condition of original paint, and variety of subject matter. Animal and reptile examples, in particular, are prized for their charm, naturalism, and decorative appeal, representing a unique fusion of sculpture and painting in early 20th-century Vienna.
  • Creator:
    Franz Bergmann (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast,Cold-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Austria
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910
  • Condition:
    Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 96421stDibs: LU3216351426802

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