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Charming Antique (Early 20thc) Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Arab Boy, Franz Bergman
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Charming Antique (Early 20thc) Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Arab Boy, Franz Bergman

1900 - 1920
Description

Lovely antique (early 20thC) cold-painted bronze of an arab boy on a marble base. Foundry mark on the rear for Franz Bergman. 8cm tall x 3cm wide x 4cm deep. Base 6 x 4 x 4cm high, weight 435g.

Superb condition and patina.

Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936) was the owner of a Viennese foundry that produced numerous patinated and cold-painted bronzes depicting Oriental, erotic and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objets d'art.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Vienna Cold Painted Bronze to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205681
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AD87
Description
Lovely antique (early 20thC) cold-painted bronze of an arab boy on a marble base. Foundry mark on the rear for Franz Bergman. 8cm tall x 3cm wide x 4cm deep. Base 6 x 4 x 4cm high, weight 435g.

Superb condition and patina.

fig 1. An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figure depicting a boy wearing a red fez and holding a treasure chest, mounted on a rectangular cream marble plinth.
fig 1. Charming Antique (Early 20thc) Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Arab Boy, Franz Bergman

Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936) was the owner of a Viennese foundry that produced numerous patinated and cold-painted bronzes depicting Oriental, erotic and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objets d'art.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Vienna Cold Painted Bronze to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205681
Dealers Internal Ref
AD87
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Archive I An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figure depicting a boy wearing a red fez and holding a treasure chest, mounted on a rectangular cream marble plinth.

Charming Antique (Early 20thc) Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Arab Boy, Franz Bergman

Archive II An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figure depicting a boy wearing a red fez and holding a treasure chest, mounted on a rectangular cream marble plinth. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figure depicting a boy wearing a red fez and holding a treasure chest, mounted on a rectangular cream marble plinth. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figure depicting a boy wearing a red fez and holding a treasure chest, mounted on a rectangular cream marble plinth. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figure depicting a boy wearing a red fez and holding a treasure chest, mounted on a rectangular cream marble plinth. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figure depicting a boy wearing a red fez and holding a treasure chest, mounted on a rectangular cream marble plinth. View VI
Archive VII An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figure depicting a boy wearing a red fez and holding a treasure chest, mounted on a rectangular cream marble plinth. View VII
Archive VIII An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figure depicting a boy wearing a red fez and holding a treasure chest, mounted on a rectangular cream marble plinth. View VIII
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An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figure depicting a boy wearing a red fez and holding a treasure chest, mounted on a rectangular cream marble plinth.
Charming Antique (early 20thC) Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Arab Boy, Franz Bergman
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An early 20th-century cold-painted bronze figure depicting a boy wearing a red fez and holding a treasure chest, mounted on a rectangular cream marble plinth.
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Vienna cold-painted bronzes are cast bronze figures decorated with multiple layers of unfired oil paint or enamel colours. Emerging in Austria during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these pieces were celebrated for their vibrant colours, realistic texturing, and detailed depictions of Orientalist, animal, and whimsical subjects.

These sculptures were cast using the lost-wax method, carefully chased by craftsmen to add fine texture, and then painted cold using enamel-based pigments. Unlike hot-patinated bronze, the paint was not baked on, allowing artists to achieve a rich palette of colours directly on the surface.

Authentic pieces usually feature fine surface chasing, heavy cast metal weight, and natural wear patterns where original paint has thinned over time. Many authentic Austrian bronzes carry foundry stamps, such as the letter B within a urn motif associated with the Franz Bergman foundry, alongside impression numbers.

A cold-painted bronze sculpture functions well as a focal point on a desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf within a library, study, or traditional living area. Pairing the piece with dark woods, leather books, or muted textiles highlights the intricate polychrome finish.

Maintain cold-painted bronzes by dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush. Avoid water, liquid detergents, or chemical solvents, as moisture and harsh chemicals can strip or dissolve the delicate unfired paint layer.
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