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Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze "Parrot on a Perch" by Franz Bergman

Name: Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze "Parrot on a Perch" by Franz Bergman
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1207924
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

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Description

A large and impressive Austrian Bronze study of a colourful parrot perched on a stand with excellent naturalistic cold painted colours and fine intricate detail, raised on circular marble base and signed with the Bergman ‘B’ in an amphora vase

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height: 29 cm

Width: 22 cm

Depth: 15 cm

Circa: 1900

Foundry: Franz Bergman Foundry

Materials: Cold Painted Bronze

Book Ref: Antique Vienna Bronzes by J Zobel

Page No: 85

SKU: 9594

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Bergman Parrot

Franz Bergman Sculptures

Franz Bergman (1861–1936) was one of the most celebrated Viennese makers of cold-painted bronze sculptures, renowned for his highly detailed and often exotic subjects. Working in Vienna during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Bergman produced a wide range of figures that captured the imagination of collectors, combining fine casting with meticulous hand-applied colour.

Cold painting, a technique in which pigments are applied directly onto the bronze surface rather than fired, allowed for remarkable realism and vibrancy. Bergman’s workshop became particularly known for its animalier subjects, including finely observed studies of cats, dogs, birds, and more unusual creatures such as reptiles. Lizards, frogs, snakes, and other small animals were rendered with striking accuracy, their textures and natural colouring carefully depicted through delicate brushwork. These pieces often conveyed a sense of liveliness and character, despite their modest scale.

In addition to animals, Bergman also produced Orientalist figures, erotic subjects, and humorous compositions, many marked with the distinctive “B” in an urn-shaped cartouche. His work reflects both technical mastery and a fascination with storytelling through sculpture.

Today, Bergman bronzes are highly sought after for their craftsmanship, condition of original paint, and variety of subject matter. Animal and reptile examples, in particular, are prized for their charm, naturalism, and decorative appeal, representing a unique fusion of sculpture and painting in early 20th-century Vienna.

Physical Dimensions

Height

29cm (11.42")

Width

22cm (8.66")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Declaration

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1207924

Dealers Internal Reference

9594

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Description

fig 1. Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze — fig 1. Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze "Parrot on a Perch" by Franz Bergman

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height: 29 cm

Width: 22 cm

Depth: 15 cm

Circa: 1900

fig 2. Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze — fig 2. Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze "Parrot on a Perch" by Franz Bergman

Foundry: Franz Bergman Foundry

Materials: Cold Painted Bronze

Book Ref: Antique Vienna Bronzes by J Zobel

fig 3. Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze — fig 3. Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze "Parrot on a Perch" by Franz Bergman

Page No: 85

SKU: 9594

ABOUT

Bergman Parrot

Franz Bergman Sculptures

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Franz Bergman (1861–1936) was one of the most celebrated Viennese makers of cold-painted bronze sculptures, renowned for his highly detailed and often exotic subjects.

Hickmet Fine Arts

Working in Vienna during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Bergman produced a wide range of figures that captured the imagination of collectors, combining fine casting with meticulous hand-applied colour.

fig 4. Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze — fig 4. Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze "Parrot on a Perch" by Franz Bergman

Cold painting, a technique in which pigments are applied directly onto the bronze surface rather than fired, allowed for remarkable realism and vibrancy. Bergman’s workshop became particularly known for its animalier subjects, including finely observed studies of cats, dogs, birds, and more unusual creatures such as reptiles. Lizards, frogs, snakes, and other small animals were rendered with striking accuracy, their textures and natural colouring carefully depicted through delicate brushwork. These pieces often conveyed a sense of liveliness and character, despite their modest scale.

fig 5. Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze — fig 5. Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze "Parrot on a Perch" by Franz Bergman

In addition to animals, Bergman also produced Orientalist figures, erotic subjects, and humorous compositions, many marked with the distinctive “B” in an urn-shaped cartouche. His work reflects both technical mastery and a fascination with storytelling through sculpture.

fig 6. Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze — fig 6. Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze "Parrot on a Perch" by Franz Bergman

Today, Bergman bronzes are highly sought after for their craftsmanship, condition of original paint, and variety of subject matter. Animal and reptile examples, in particular, are prized for their charm, naturalism, and decorative appeal, representing a unique fusion of sculpture and painting in early 20th-century Vienna.