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Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze Entitled "Lion" by Franz Bergman
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Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze Entitled "Lion" by Franz Bergman

1900 - 1920
Description

Wonderful cold painted bronze study of a standing rabbit with excellent hand finished surface detail and fine cold painted colours, signed with the Bergman 'B' in an amphora vase

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height: 13 cm

Width: 6 cm

Depth: 16 cm

Condition: Excellent Original Condition

Circa: 1900

Materials: Cold Painted Bronze

Foundry: The Bergman Foundry

Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel

SKU: 9535

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Bergman Rabbit

Franz Bergman Sculptures

Bergman is celebrated for his great attention to detail and wonderful vibrant colours, Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936) is, arguably, the most famous of the Viennese cold-painted bronze artists, delighting in producing Oriental, Arab bronze and animal subjects, including Harem beauties, Arab tradesmen, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time.

His father, also Franz Bergman (1838–1894), was a professional chaser (embosser) from Gablonz, Austria who came to Vienna and founded a small bronze factory in 1860. Franz Xavier inherited the company and opened a new foundry in 1900. There he created numerous cold painted (so named because the numerous layers of polychrome paint, applied to the bronze, were not fired to fix them to the metal) figures. Many other bronzes were still based on designs by Franz Bergman, the elder.

Animal Subjects

Animal figures can, occasionally, be found for a few hundred pounds, though sculptures in pristine condition and larger figures can be worth several thousand pounds. Value is affected by condition. The cold painted decoration is relatively easy to damage and worn Enamel will reduce value considerably. Restoration can also reduce the value considerably, especially when done in a non-sympathetic manner.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Cold Painted Bronze Lion to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1197060
Dealers Internal Reference
9536
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Description
Wonderful cold painted bronze study of a standing rabbit with excellent hand finished surface detail and fine cold painted colours, signed with the Bergman 'B' in an amphora vase

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

fig 1. An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a crouching lion with a dark brown mane and ochre coat.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze Entitled "Lion" by Franz Bergman

Height: 13 cm

Width: 6 cm

Depth: 16 cm

Condition: Excellent Original Condition

fig 2. An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a crouching lion with a dark brown mane and ochre coat.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze Entitled "Lion" by Franz Bergman

Circa: 1900

Materials: Cold Painted Bronze

Foundry: The Bergman Foundry

Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel

fig 3. An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a crouching lion with a dark brown mane and ochre coat.
fig 3. Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze Entitled "Lion" by Franz Bergman

SKU: 9535

ABOUT

Bergman Rabbit

Franz Bergman Sculptures

Bergman is celebrated for his great attention to detail and wonderful vibrant colours, Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936) is, arguably, the most famous of the Viennese cold-painted bronze artists, delighting in producing Oriental, Arab bronze and animal subjects, including Harem beauties, Arab tradesmen, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time.

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His father, also Franz Bergman (1838–1894), was a professional chaser (embosser) from Gablonz, Austria who came to Vienna and founded a small bronze factory in 1860.
Hickmet Fine Arts

Franz Xavier inherited the company and opened a new foundry in 1900. There he created numerous cold painted (so named because the numerous layers of polychrome paint, applied to the bronze, were not fired to fix them to the metal) figures. Many other bronzes were still based on designs by Franz Bergman, the elder.

fig 4. An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a crouching lion with a dark brown mane and ochre coat.
fig 4. Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze Entitled "Lion" by Franz Bergman

Animal Subjects

Animal figures can, occasionally, be found for a few hundred pounds, though sculptures in pristine condition and larger figures can be worth several thousand pounds. Value is affected by condition. The cold painted decoration is relatively easy to damage and worn Enamel will reduce value considerably. Restoration can also reduce the value considerably, especially when done in a non-sympathetic manner.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Cold Painted Bronze Lion to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197060
Dealers Internal Ref
9536
Hickmet Fine Arts
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Established in 1936, hickmet fine arts is an international family run antiques business

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Hickmet Fine Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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Archive I An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a crouching lion with a dark brown mane and ochre coat.

Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze Entitled "Lion" by Franz Bergman

Archive II An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a crouching lion with a dark brown mane and ochre coat. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a crouching lion with a dark brown mane and ochre coat. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a crouching lion with a dark brown mane and ochre coat. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a crouching lion with a dark brown mane and ochre coat. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a crouching lion with a dark brown mane and ochre coat. View VI
Archive VII An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a crouching lion with a dark brown mane and ochre coat. View VII
Archive VIII An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a crouching lion with a dark brown mane and ochre coat. View VIII
Archive IX An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a crouching lion with a dark brown mane and ochre coat. View IX
Archive X An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a crouching lion with a dark brown mane and ochre coat. View X
Archive XI An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a crouching lion with a dark brown mane and ochre coat. View XI
Archive XII An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a crouching lion with a dark brown mane and ochre coat. View XII
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An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a crouching lion with a dark brown mane and ochre coat.
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Lion" by Franz Bergman
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Cold-painted bronzes are cast metal sculptures decorated using oil-based enamels or polychrome paint after casting, rather than traditional hot acid patination. Popularised in Vienna during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these pieces were famed for their detailed realism and vibrant colours.

These pieces were typically cast in bronze using lost-wax or sand casting methods before skilled artisans applied layers of oil paints or enamel directly onto the cold metal surface.

Authentic Austrian cold-painted bronzes frequently feature makers marks, such as the letter B enclosed within an urn-shaped shield for Franz Bergman, alongside sharp casting details and naturalistic paint wear consistent with age.

Position the figurine on a mahogany desk, open bookshelf, or fireplace mantelpiece alongside leather-bound books and brass accents to complement classic or dark academia aesthetics.

Gently dusting with a soft, dry microfibre brush is recommended; avoid water, solvent cleaners, or abrasive polishes, as these will strip the delicate, unfired surface paint layers.
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