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Huge Antique Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Hawk on a Quartz Rock Base by Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861-1936)
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Huge Antique Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Hawk on a Quartz Rock Base by Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861-1936)

19th century
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Huge Antique Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Hawk on Quartz Rock By Franz Xaver Bergmann.

This absolutely stunning example of a cold painted bronze is of huge proportions for an example of this type. The piece depicts a hawk landing on a rock with its wings outstretched and its head dipped. It is cast in exceptional detail with stunning paintwork highlighting every aspect of the hawks feathers, talons, and eyes. The whole piece is then mounted on an absolutely beautiful piece of real quartz rock with give the hawk an even more impressive and naturalistic look. The piece was made in Austria and is of the absolute upmost quality, which is no surprise as it was made by Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861-1936) and is stamped to the underside of the tail with his signature vase mark.

The quality, size, and subject matter of this example is absolutely fantastic and point to being one of Bergmanns earlier works. A rare and wonderful piece that would look fantastic in any home or collection.

Due to the pieces extremely delicate nature it is listed for collection in person although we can have the item shipped by one of our specialist antique couriers.

It measures approximately:

- 13” / 33cm Tall.

- 8” / 20.5cm Wide.

- 6” / 15.25cm Deep.

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N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Cold Painted Bronze Hawk to the 1890s.

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Huge Antique Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Hawk on Quartz Rock By Franz Xaver Bergmann.
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This absolutely stunning example of a cold painted bronze is of huge proportions for an example of this type.
N Wilson Antiques Clocks

The piece depicts a hawk landing on a rock with its wings outstretched and its head dipped. It is cast in exceptional detail with stunning paintwork highlighting every aspect of the hawks feathers, talons, and eyes. The whole piece is then mounted on an absolutely beautiful piece of real quartz rock with give the hawk an even more impressive and naturalistic look. The piece was made in Austria and is of the absolute upmost quality, which is no surprise as it was made by Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861-1936) and is stamped to the underside of the tail with his signature vase mark.

fig 1. A cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a hawk with open wings perched atop a natural quartz stone base.
fig 1. Huge Antique Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Hawk on a Quartz Rock Base by Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861-1936)

The quality, size, and subject matter of this example is absolutely fantastic and point to being one of Bergmanns earlier works. A rare and wonderful piece that would look fantastic in any home or collection.

fig 2. A cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a hawk with open wings perched atop a natural quartz stone base.
fig 2. Huge Antique Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Hawk on a Quartz Rock Base by Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861-1936)

Due to the pieces extremely delicate nature it is listed for collection in person although we can have the item shipped by one of our specialist antique couriers.

It measures approximately:

13” / 33cm Tall.

8” / 20.5cm Wide.

6” / 15.25cm Deep.

Date of Manufacture

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Cold Painted Bronze Hawk to the 1890s.

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A cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a hawk with open wings perched atop a natural quartz stone base.
Huge Antique Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Hawk On A Quartz Rock Base By Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861-1936)
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Vienna cold-painted bronzes originated in Austria during the late nineteenth century, created by foundries such as Franz Xaver Bergmann. Unlike traditional bronzes finished with chemical patinas, these figures were decorated with multiple layers of unfired oil-based paint, allowing for vibrant natural details on animal and figurative subjects.

These sculptures are cast from bronze using the lost-wax process and decorated with lead- or oil-based paints applied without firing. Many examples are mounted on natural mineral elements, such as quartz, marble, or onyx bases, to provide structural contrast and grounding.

Authentic pieces often feature fine casting details, precise hand-chasing, and naturalistic proportions. Look for makers marks such as a capital letter B enclosed within a vase motif, along with characteristic wear patterns on the unfired paint layers typical of age.

Position the sculpture as a focal point on a dark wood mantelpiece, executive desk, or within a curated bookcase array. Pairing organic stone bases with clean contemporary surfaces creates visual contrast and highlights the tactile texture of the bronze.

Because the paint layer is unfired and delicate, avoid using liquid cleaners, solvents, or abrasive polishing cloths. Dust the piece gently with a soft camel-hair brush or dry microfibre cloth to clean recessed areas without lifting original pigment.
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