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Franz Xaver Bergmann Cold Painted Bronze Kingfisher
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Franz Xaver Bergmann Cold Painted Bronze Kingfisher

1900 - 1920
Sold 30 January 2026 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
This “Franz Xaver Bergmann Cold Painted Bronze Kingfisher” found a buyer.

It was listed by Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Here we have super quality Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861 - 1936) cold painted bronze model of a Kingfisher, it is very well cast and cold painted in a naturalistic setting and carries the Bergmann 'B' in the urn on the underside and is in very good condition.

Size: 62 x 50mm

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 this Cold Painted Bronze Bird to the 1900s.

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SA1191740
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8380
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Here we have super quality Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861 - 1936) cold painted bronze model of a Kingfisher, it is very well cast and cold painted in a naturalistic setting and carries the Bergmann 'B' in the urn on the underside and is in very good condition.
fig 1. A close-up photograph of an antique cold-painted bronze figurine of a bird with textured black, white, and yellow plumage.
fig 1. Franz Xaver Bergmann Cold Painted Bronze Kingfisher

Size: 62 x 50mm

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 this Cold Painted Bronze Bird to the 1900s.

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SA1191740
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8380
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Archive I A close-up photograph of an antique cold-painted bronze figurine of a bird with textured black, white, and yellow plumage. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Franz Xaver Bergmann Cold Painted Bronze Kingfisher

Archive II A close-up photograph of an antique cold-painted bronze figurine of a bird with textured black, white, and yellow plumage. View II
Archive III A close-up photograph of an antique cold-painted bronze figurine of a bird with textured black, white, and yellow plumage. View III
Archive IV A close-up photograph of an antique cold-painted bronze figurine of a bird with textured black, white, and yellow plumage. View IV
Archive V A close-up photograph of an antique cold-painted bronze figurine of a bird with textured black, white, and yellow plumage. View V
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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
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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A close-up photograph of an antique cold-painted bronze figurine of a bird with textured black, white, and yellow plumage.
Franz Xaver Bergmann Cold Painted Bronze Kingfisher
Ref: SA1191740
A close-up photograph of an antique cold-painted bronze figurine of a bird with textured black, white, and yellow plumage.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Figurines
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialBronze, Paint
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsHand-painted plumage, Textured casting, Naturalistic posture

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Cold-painted bronze refers to items cast in bronze that are painted with layers of polychrome paint without being fired in a kiln. This technique reached the height of its popularity in Vienna during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, championed by master founders such as Franz Xaver Bergmann.

These pieces are traditionally crafted using the lost-wax casting method for the bronze base, followed by meticulous hand-chiselling of details. Artisans then applied multiple layers of oil-based cold paint to capture the realistic coloration of animals and figures.

Authentication relies on examining the weight and quality of the bronze cast, the natural patination underneath worn paint, and the presence of makers marks or foundry stamps, such as the urn mark associated with the Bergmann foundry.

These miniature sculptures add character when displayed in small groupings on a desk, within a glass cabinet, or styled on a stack of books. Their intricate detail makes them ideal focal points for tabletop vignettes.

To preserve the delicate paintwork, keep the piece away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Dust gently with a soft, dry brush and avoid using water, chemical solvents, or polishes that can strip the original cold-painted finish.
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