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An Orientalist Cold-painted Bronze Sculpture of a Snake Charmer, Franz Xaver Bergman, 20th Century
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An Orientalist Cold-painted Bronze Sculpture of a Snake Charmer, Franz Xaver Bergman, 20th Century

1900 - 1920
For Sale by H & H Gallery
Description

The central figure is portrayed in traditional robes and a turban, playing a flute to two snakes positioned on the rug before him. The rug features intricate cast geometric borders and central motifs of camels. The underside of the piece displays a textured casting surface with a central mounting bolt securing the figure. Stamped on the underside is a maker mark consisting of the capital letter B contained within a jug or vase shape.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

H & H Gallery has dated this Cold Painted Bronze Sculpture to the 1900s.

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SA1219222
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H 1400
Description
The central figure is portrayed in traditional robes and a turban, playing a flute to two snakes positioned on the rug before him. The rug features intricate cast geometric borders and central motifs of camels.
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The underside of the piece displays a textured casting surface with a central mounting bolt securing the figure.
H & H Gallery

Stamped on the underside is a maker mark consisting of the capital letter B contained within a jug or vase shape.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

H & H Gallery has dated this Cold Painted Bronze Sculpture to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219222
Dealers Internal Ref
H 1400
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A cold-painted bronze sculpture of a seated snake charmer playing a flute on a rectangular rug base with two coiled snakes.
AN ORIENTALIST COLD-PAINTED BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A SNAKE CHARMER, FRANZ XAVER BERGMAN, 20TH CENTURY
Ref: SA1219222
A cold-painted bronze sculpture of a seated snake charmer playing a flute on a rectangular rug base with two coiled snakes.
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Orientalist cold-painted bronzes are cast metal figures created primarily in Vienna during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. They depict North African, Middle Eastern, and South Asian subjects using layers of unfired enamel paint applied directly to the raw bronze surface.

These sculptures were cast in bronze using the lost-wax process or sand casting methods. Once cleaned and chased, artists applied multiple coats of polychrome oil paint directly onto the metal without heating or firing, resulting in rich, matte colours and detailed surface textures.

Authentic pieces frequently bear foundry marks, such as the B in a vase stamp associated with the Franz Xaver Bergman foundry, alongside numeric model numbers. Collectors also look for natural age-related paint loss, sharp casting details, and substantial weight relative to size.

Small bronze figures function well as accent pieces on dark wood bookshelves, executive desks, or mantelpieces. Placing them alongside understated, neutral backgrounds allows the detailed polychrome finish and intricate casting to stand out.

Dust the surface gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to avoid scratching the delicate paint finish. Avoid applying water, chemical solvents, or commercial metal polishes, as these will permanently strip the original cold-painted pigment.
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