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Franz Xaver Bergmann Cold Painted Bronze Owl
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Franz Xaver Bergmann Cold Painted Bronze Owl

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 January 2026 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Here we have an Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861 - 1936) cold painted bronze owl, it is very well cast and cold painted and carries the Bergmann 'B' in the urn on the underside and is in very good condition.

Size: 85mm

c1900

This and all the other cold painted bronzes we have are from the same single owner collection.

Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Cold Painted Bronze Owl to the 1900s.

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SA1191663
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8381
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Here we have an Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861 - 1936) cold painted bronze owl, it is very well cast and cold painted and carries the Bergmann 'B' in the urn on the underside and is in very good condition.
fig 1. A small hand-painted bronze figurine of an owl with brown and grey plumage and prominent orange eyes.
fig 1. Franz Xaver Bergmann Cold Painted Bronze Owl

Size: 85mm

c1900

This and all the other cold painted bronzes we have are from the same single owner collection.

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Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Cold Painted Bronze Owl to the 1900s.

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SA1191663
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8381
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Archive I A small hand-painted bronze figurine of an owl with brown and grey plumage and prominent orange eyes. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Franz Xaver Bergmann Cold Painted Bronze Owl

Archive II A small hand-painted bronze figurine of an owl with brown and grey plumage and prominent orange eyes. View II
Archive III A small hand-painted bronze figurine of an owl with brown and grey plumage and prominent orange eyes. View III
Archive IV A small hand-painted bronze figurine of an owl with brown and grey plumage and prominent orange eyes. View IV
Archive V A small hand-painted bronze figurine of an owl with brown and grey plumage and prominent orange eyes. View V
Archive VI A small hand-painted bronze figurine of an owl with brown and grey plumage and prominent orange eyes. View VI
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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A small hand-painted bronze figurine of an owl with brown and grey plumage and prominent orange eyes.
Franz Xaver Bergmann Cold Painted Bronze Owl
Ref: SA1191663
A small hand-painted bronze figurine of an owl with brown and grey plumage and prominent orange eyes.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Figurines
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVienna Bronze
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsFeather texturing, Hand-painted polychrome finish, Realistic talons

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Cold painted bronze refers to bronze sculptures that are painted with layers of oil-based paint rather than being fired in a kiln. This technique gained immense popularity in Vienna during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, championed by foundries such as Franz Xaver Bergmann.

Authentic pieces are typically cast in hot bronze or brass using the lost-wax casting method to achieve fine anatomical details. The surface is then meticulously hand-painted with cold enamel colours before being left to dry without heat.

Authentic pieces often feature foundry marks, such as the Bergmann urn stamp or artist ciphers, alongside a heavy weight relative to their small size. Examination under magnification will typically reveal the characteristic crazing and wear patterns of aged oil paint over metal.

These small sculptures serve as excellent focal points when placed in environments that appreciate craftsmanship and curiosity. They look particularly striking styled on a mantelpiece, inside a glass-fronted cabinet, or upon a stack of books on an office desk.

Cold painted bronzes are extremely delicate because the paint is not fired onto the metal surface. They should be kept out of direct sunlight, protected from high humidity, and cleaned only with a very soft, dry brush to prevent paint loss.
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