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Early 20th Century Cold-painted Austrian Bronze "Saddled Horse" By Franz Bergman
£3,850 $5,144 €4,502
A finely detailed cold-painted bronze of a saddled horse demonstrating the refined craftsmanship associated with the Vienna workshop of Franz Bergman. The horse stands alert and poised, its elegant proportions and naturalistic modelling capturing both strength and quiet composure. Subtle variations in the warm brown patina enhance the musculature, while the delicately painted saddle and bridle add a note of realism and charm. Signed with the Bergman “B” and marked “gesch”—an abbreviation of Geschützt, indicating a registered design—the piece reflects both artistic quality and authenticity. The careful balance of form, colour, and detail makes this sculpture a distinguished example of early 20th-century Viennese bronze artistry.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 24 cm
Width: 28 cm
Depth: 6 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Conditio...n
Circa: 1900
Materials: Cold Painted Bronze
Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by J Zobel
SKU: 9609
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Bergman Horse
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.
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Internal Reference: 9609
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1223208
Dateline of this antique is 1900
Height is 24cm (9.4inches)Width is 28cm (11.0inches)Depth is 6cm (2.4inches)
Antique SA1223208 shown on this page was made in 1900. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1900
ANTIQUE SA1223208
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