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Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Cat
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Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Cat

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautiful Austrian cold painted bronze figure of a cat, dating from the early 20th Century. It is well modelled with its original glass eyes. It was most likely made by Bergman and it is stamped 'Geschutz' on one side.

It is in very good condition with a beautiful patina. There are some minor losses and surface marks but no major damages and it displays well.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Cold Painted Bronze Cat to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09527043
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Stamped Geschützt mark on the flank: registered Austrian copyright design.
Cold-painted surface rubbed through to bare metal: natural age from handling.
Hand-set glass eyes: traditional Vienna bronze workshop assembly.
Cast pattern number on the underside: standard foundry catalogue production.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1218149
Description
A beautiful Austrian cold painted bronze figure of a cat, dating from the early 20th Century. It is well modelled with its original glass eyes. It was most likely made by Bergman and it is stamped 'Geschutz' on one side.
fig 1. A small Austrian cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a seated cat with textured surface detail.
fig 1. Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Cat

It is in very good condition with a beautiful patina. There are some minor losses and surface marks but no major damages and it displays well.

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The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Cold Painted Bronze Cat to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09527043
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Stamped Geschützt mark on the flank: registered Austrian copyright design.
Cold-painted surface rubbed through to bare metal: natural age from handling.
Hand-set glass eyes: traditional Vienna bronze workshop assembly.
Cast pattern number on the underside: standard foundry catalogue production.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1218149
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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A small Austrian cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a seated cat with textured surface detail.
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Cat
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A small Austrian cold-painted bronze figurine depicting a seated cat with textured surface detail.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFigurines
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVienna Bronze
  • MaterialBronze, Cold Paint
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSeated posture, Cast fur texturing, Cold-painted surface finish
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

This Austrian cold-painted bronze figurine depicts a seated cat, dating from 1920 in the Vienna Bronze style. The piece is cast from bronze with a cold-painted finish, displaying dark brown and pale yellowish tones across its textured fur. Visible details include original glass eyes, paw features, and a curved tail, alongside a rich patina with minor losses and surface marks from age. Practical for placement on a bookshelf in a gentleman's library, the figurine measures 5 cm high, 5 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep. The small sculpture rests upright on four small sculpted paws. The cold-painted surface shows wear revealing lighter underlying tones beneath the dark brown finish, particularly around the chest and back. A small loop-like tail extends outwards to the right, while the head is turned slightly to the side with pricked ears. Displaying a compact form, the decorative object fits easily into small display spaces or traditional shelving arrangements.

FAQs

Cold painted bronze refers to cast bronze objects decorated with layers of unfired paint, enamel, or lacquer, a craft technique prominently developed in Vienna during the late nineteenth century.

These pieces were cast using sand-casting or lost-wax methods, intricately hand-chased to refine surface texture, and then hand-painted with organic oil pigments without kiln firing.

Authentic items feature fine hand-chased details, micro-stamped foundry marks or country origin stamps, and natural paint rubbing on elevated surfaces consistent with historical age.

Position small bronze statuettes atop stacked books, within open shelving units, or on a desk surface to provide visual texture and historical interest alongside contemporary decor.

Dust gently using a clean, soft-bristled brush, and avoid water, liquid detergents, or chemical solvents, as unfired paint layers are susceptible to moisture damage.
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