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ANTIQUE #SA1114383

Early 20th Century "Tradesman Lamp" By Anton Chotka For The Bergman Foundry

£6,850    $8,553    €8,202
An important early 20th Century cold-painted Austrian bronze study of an Arab tradesman selling his wares underneath a rug strewn awning and lantern lamp. with very fine hand chased surface detail and and good naturalistic colour, signed Chotka and stamped with the Bergman foundry ''B'' in a vase
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 
Height: 41 cm
 
Width: 24 cm
 
Depth: 12 cm
 
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
 
Circa: 1910
 
Materials: Cold Painted Bronze and Portoro Marble
 
Foundry: Franz Bergman
 
Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel
 
SKU: 9116
 
ABOUT
 
Anton Chotka, Austrian 1875 ~ 1925
 
Anton Chotka was a pioneering Vienna bronze sculptor renowned for his exquisite works in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Vienna in 1856, Chotka displayed an early talent for sculpting, apprenticing under his father, a respected bronze caster. He later studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, honing his skills and developing a distinct style that would set him apart in the art world.
 
Chotka''s artistic journey led him to specialize in miniature bronze sculptures, a genre that was gaining popularity during his time. His meticulous attention to detail and ability to capture intricate expressions and movements in his small-scale works earned him widespread acclaim. Inspired by themes ranging from mythology and folklore to everyday life, Chotka''s creations captured the imagination of collectors across Europe and beyond.
 
Throughout his career, Chotka collaborated with various foundries, ensuring the highest quality craftsmanship in his pieces. His dedication to his craft and innovative approach to bronze sculpting so...
Antique #SA1114383, shown on this page, originates from 1910. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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