Bronze by Franz Bergman (1861-1936) the Exotic Dancer

Name: Bronze by Franz Bergman (1861-1936) the Exotic Dancer
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA970691
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Jane Short Antiques

Description

A good early 20th century cold painted and gilt bronze in the form of a female exotic dancer.

Beautifully sculpted, Bergman has demonstrated a sense of rhythmic and sensual movement exaggerated by her swirling skirt which she holds up at each side.

The skirt has hinges each side which lift up to reveal her naked body.

She is mounted on a rouge marble base which is draped with a realistically modelled oriental carpet. Parts of the carpet, her costume, jewellery and head-dress are highlighted in red and green enamel.

Signed verso "Nam Greb" together with the impressed letter B within an urn shaped cartouche for Franz Bergman Foundry.

Franz Xavier Bergman signed several of his erotic works with the pseudonym 'Nam Greb' (Bergman in reverse), 'N. Greb' or sometimes merely with the letter B inside an urn shaped cartouche which is thought to be an attempt to appear anonymous so as to avoid possible civil condemnation or penalties for lewdness or immorality.

A really fabulous piece and In very good condition commensurate with age.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

19cm (7.48")

Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA970691

Dealers Internal Reference

A3560

Description

A good early 20th century cold painted and gilt bronze in the form of a female exotic dancer.

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Beautifully sculpted, Bergman has demonstrated a sense of rhythmic and sensual movement exaggerated by her swirling skirt which she holds up at each side.

Jane Short Antiques

fig 1. Bronze by Franz Bergman (1861-1936) The Exotic Dancer — fig 1. Bronze by Franz Bergman (1861-1936) the Exotic Dancer

The skirt has hinges each side which lift up to reveal her naked body.

She is mounted on a rouge marble base which is draped with a realistically modelled oriental carpet. Parts of the carpet, her costume, jewellery and head-dress are highlighted in red and green enamel.

fig 2. Bronze by Franz Bergman (1861-1936) The Exotic Dancer — fig 2. Bronze by Franz Bergman (1861-1936) the Exotic Dancer

Signed verso "Nam Greb" together with the impressed letter B within an urn shaped cartouche for Franz Bergman Foundry.

Franz Xavier Bergman signed several of his erotic works with the pseudonym 'Nam Greb' (Bergman in reverse), 'N. Greb' or sometimes merely with the letter B inside an urn shaped cartouche which is thought to be an attempt to appear anonymous so as to avoid possible civil condemnation or penalties for lewdness or immorality.