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Franz Xaver Bergmann Cold Painted Bronze Lion & Lioness
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Franz Xaver Bergmann Cold Painted Bronze Lion & Lioness

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 March 2026 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Description

Here we have a pair of Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861 - 1936) cold painted bronzes in the form of a Lion & Lioness, they are very well cast and cold painted and carry the Bergmann 'B' in the urn on the underside and are in very good condition.

Size: 125mm

c1900

This and all the other cold painted bronzes we have are from the same single owner collection.

Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated these Cold Painted Bronze Lions to the 1900s.

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SA1191734
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8376
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We are more than happy to ship items abroad and ask you to contact us prior to purchasing to obtain a quote which will include professional packaging of your item, we will endeavour to ship your item as economically as possible, within the UK items will be posted using the Royal Mail and carry a tracking number.

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Here we have a pair of Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861 - 1936) cold painted bronzes in the form of a Lion & Lioness, they are very well cast and cold painted and carry the Bergmann 'B' in the urn on the underside and are in very good condition.
fig 1. A pair of cold-painted bronze figurines depicting a standing lion and lioness with textured brown and tan coloration.
fig 1. Franz Xaver Bergmann Cold Painted Bronze Lion & Lioness

Size: 125mm

c1900

This and all the other cold painted bronzes we have are from the same single owner collection.

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Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated these Cold Painted Bronze Lions to the 1900s.

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SA1191734
Dealers Internal Ref
8376
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Archive I A pair of cold-painted bronze figurines depicting a standing lion and lioness with textured brown and tan coloration. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Franz Xaver Bergmann Cold Painted Bronze Lion & Lioness

Archive II A pair of cold-painted bronze figurines depicting a standing lion and lioness with textured brown and tan coloration. View II
Archive III A pair of cold-painted bronze figurines depicting a standing lion and lioness with textured brown and tan coloration. View III
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Archive V A pair of cold-painted bronze figurines depicting a standing lion and lioness with textured brown and tan coloration. View V
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Archive VII A pair of cold-painted bronze figurines depicting a standing lion and lioness with textured brown and tan coloration. View VII
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/terrierantiques
Verified Since Nov 2021
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Items Sold 664
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Location: 26 Market Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6AA, United Kingdom
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A pair of cold-painted bronze figurines depicting a standing lion and lioness with textured brown and tan coloration.
Franz Xaver Bergmann Cold Painted Bronze Lion & Lioness
Ref: SA1191734
A pair of cold-painted bronze figurines depicting a standing lion and lioness with textured brown and tan coloration.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsNaturalistic animal anatomy, Textured manes, Hand-applied polychrome finish

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Viennese cold-painted bronze refers to bronze sculptures produced in Vienna during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where the metal was cast and subsequently painted with multiple layers of dust paint mixed with oil, rather than being fired in a kiln.

These pieces were typically crafted using hot-cast bronze or brass, featuring detailed chording and chiselling by hand before the distinctive cold-painting technique was applied to create realistic surface textures and colour gradients.

Authentic pieces often feature foundry marks, such as the urn stamp associated with Franz Xaver Bergmann, alongside characteristic signs of age such as natural paint wear, patination of the underlying bronze, and superior anatomical precision.

These small-scale objects work well as focal points on bookshelves, desk tops, or mantelpieces, adding a layer of historical interest and tactile texture to traditional or eclectic rooms.

Preservation requires avoiding direct sunlight, moisture, and chemical cleaners. Dusting should be performed gently with a soft, dry brush to protect the delicate cold-painted surface from flaking or abrasion.
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