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Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Figure of an Antelope
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Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Figure of an Antelope

1900 - 1920
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A fine and unusual cold painted bronze figure of an antelope. The piece is beautifully modelled and an excellent example of the type. The figure is very unusual being an antelope with is curved horns. The painted decoration is all original and in good condition just with the usual slight wear. It would have been originally mounted on a marble base. The work is of a good size and nice weight and shows quality craftsmanship throughout. It is not marked though it certainly is of the quality of the famous cold painted bronze maker Franz Bergman. C.1900.

Overall sizes in inches:

6 ¼ wide

3 deep

6 high

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Cold Painted Bronze Antelope to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1046756
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Description
A fine and unusual cold painted bronze figure of an antelope. The piece is beautifully modelled and an excellent example of the type. The figure is very unusual being an antelope with is curved horns. The painted decoration is all original and in good condition just with the usual slight wear. It would have been originally mounted on a marble base. The work is of a good size and nice weight and shows quality craftsmanship throughout.
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It is not marked though it certainly is of the quality of the famous cold painted bronze maker Franz Bergman.
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C.1900.

Overall sizes in inches:

6 ¼ wide

3 deep

6 high

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Cold Painted Bronze Antelope to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1046756
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Archive I An Austrian cold-painted bronze figure depicting an antelope standing in profile with textured fur details and curved horns.

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Figure of an Antelope

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Prometheus Antiques
Telephone 07932 624971
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Newark upon Trent
Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Nov 2010
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An Austrian cold-painted bronze figure depicting an antelope standing in profile with textured fur details and curved horns.
Austrian cold painted bronze figure of an antelope
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An Austrian cold-painted bronze figure depicting an antelope standing in profile with textured fur details and curved horns.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Figurines
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleAustrian Animalier
  • MaterialBronze, Paint
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCurved horns, Cast fur texture, Naturalistic posture
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This Austrian cold painted bronze figure of an antelope belongs to the Animalier style of the 1900 period. The object is rendered in dark brown metal with original painted decoration in yellow on the chest and underbelly, and shows a cast fur texture, curved horns, and a naturalistic standing posture. The surface exhibits slight wear from age, and the underside indicates that the piece was originally mounted on a base. The dimensions are 15 cm high, 16 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep. In a modern interior, this sculpture suits placement on a bookshelf in a gentleman's library or study. The compact proportions allow it to sit comfortably among books and decorative objects on a shelf, mantelpiece, or desk. The detailed modeling and original paint finish provide a period accent for traditional or eclectic decorative schemes, integrating easily with other small bronze works or natural history specimens.

FAQs

Dust the surface lightly using a dry, soft-bristled brush. Avoid liquid cleaners, chemical polishes, and water, as humidity and solvent exposure can dissolve or lift the delicate, unfired paint layers.

Display the sculpture on an elevated surface such as a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or executive desk alongside leather-bound books or muted stone accents to highlight its warm metallic undertones and rich surface texture.

Authentic period examples feature sharp casting details, fine cold-tooling on hair or fur, and evidence of wear on high points where the original unfired paint layer has naturally worn away to reveal the underlying bronze patina.

Foundries used lost-wax casting to produce detailed hollow bronze figures. Craftsmen then applied multiple layers of paint to the cold metal surface without firing, allowing for precise rendering of fur, feather, or hide textures.

Cold-painted bronze refers to cast bronze figures that were decorated with layers of unfired enamel or oil paint. Developed predominantly in Vienna in the late nineteenth century, these pieces are famous for their naturalistic detail and hand-painted polychrome finishes.
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