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Antique Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Lizard Sculpture – Manner of Franz Bergman
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Antique Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Lizard Sculpture – Manner of Franz Bergman

1900 - 1920
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Antique Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Lizard Sculpture – Manner of Franz Bergman

Brief Description:

This is a truly incredible quality late 19th/early 20th-century Austrian cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a wonderfully lifelike lizard, modelled in the manner of the celebrated Viennese bronze artist Franz Bergman (1861–1936).

This unusual and beautifully detailed antique bronze captures the reptile in a remarkably naturalistic pose, with its head raised, four outstretched legs and an exceptionally long, sweeping tail.

The quality of the modelling is particularly impressive, featuring intricately textured scales, carefully defined facial features and individually sculpted toes.

The wonderful cold-painted decoration combines mottled olive-green, yellow, earthy brown and subtle blue tones, creating a remarkably realistic appearance.

The underside bears a GESCHÜTZT (protected design) stamp, together with a small additional manufacturer's-style mark.

An excellent example of the naturalistic animal sculptures associated with the Viennese cold-painted bronze tradition, and a particularly appealing piece for collectors of antique bronzes, reptiles and unusual decorative art.

Attributes:

Medium: Cold-painted bronze

Period: Late 19th / early 20th century

Date: Circa 1890–1910

Origin: Attributed to Austria, Vienna

Style: Naturalistic / Viennese School

Artist: In the manner of Franz Bergman (1861–1936)

Condition:

Lovely antique condition, displaying an attractive aged patina with areas of rubbing, minor paint losses, and general surface wear consistent with age.

The beautifully detailed sculptural features remain clearly defined, whilst the surviving cold-painted decoration retains plenty of its original character.

Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 2.7'' | 6.8 cm

Width: 8.5'' | 21.5 cm

Depth: 7.2'' | 18.2 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
6.8cm (2.68")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
18.2cm (7.17")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Cold Painted Bronze Lizard to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242149
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Description
Antique Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Lizard Sculpture – Manner of Franz Bergman

Brief Description:

This is a truly incredible quality late 19th/early 20th-century Austrian cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a wonderfully lifelike lizard, modelled in the manner of the celebrated Viennese bronze artist Franz Bergman (1861–1936).

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This unusual and beautifully detailed antique bronze captures the reptile in a remarkably naturalistic pose, with its head raised, four outstretched legs and an exceptionally long, sweeping tail.
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fig 1. An antique cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a realistic lizard with textured yellow and brown skin, blue accents, and a long curved tail.
fig 1. Antique Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Lizard Sculpture – Manner of Franz Bergman

The quality of the modelling is particularly impressive, featuring intricately textured scales, carefully defined facial features and individually sculpted toes.

The wonderful cold-painted decoration combines mottled olive-green, yellow, earthy brown and subtle blue tones, creating a remarkably realistic appearance.

fig 2. An antique cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a realistic lizard with textured yellow and brown skin, blue accents, and a long curved tail.
fig 2. Antique Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Lizard Sculpture – Manner of Franz Bergman

The underside bears a GESCHÜTZT (protected design) stamp, together with a small additional manufacturer's-style mark.

An excellent example of the naturalistic animal sculptures associated with the Viennese cold-painted bronze tradition, and a particularly appealing piece for collectors of antique bronzes, reptiles and unusual decorative art.

fig 3. An antique cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a realistic lizard with textured yellow and brown skin, blue accents, and a long curved tail.
fig 3. Antique Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Lizard Sculpture – Manner of Franz Bergman

Attributes:

Medium: Cold-painted bronze

Period: Late 19th / early 20th century

Date: Circa 1890–1910

Origin: Attributed to Austria, Vienna

Style: Naturalistic / Viennese School

Artist: In the manner of Franz Bergman (1861–1936)

fig 4. An antique cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a realistic lizard with textured yellow and brown skin, blue accents, and a long curved tail.
fig 4. Antique Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Lizard Sculpture – Manner of Franz Bergman

Condition:

Lovely antique condition, displaying an attractive aged patina with areas of rubbing, minor paint losses, and general surface wear consistent with age.

The beautifully detailed sculptural features remain clearly defined, whilst the surviving cold-painted decoration retains plenty of its original character.

fig 5. An antique cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a realistic lizard with textured yellow and brown skin, blue accents, and a long curved tail.
fig 5. Antique Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Lizard Sculpture – Manner of Franz Bergman

Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 2.7'' | 6.8 cm

Width: 8.5'' | 21.5 cm

Depth: 7.2'' | 18.2 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

fig 6. An antique cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a realistic lizard with textured yellow and brown skin, blue accents, and a long curved tail.
fig 6. Antique Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Lizard Sculpture – Manner of Franz Bergman

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

fig 7. An antique cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a realistic lizard with textured yellow and brown skin, blue accents, and a long curved tail.
fig 7. Antique Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Lizard Sculpture – Manner of Franz Bergman

We take great care and plenty of time to ensure the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

fig 8. An antique cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a realistic lizard with textured yellow and brown skin, blue accents, and a long curved tail.
fig 8. Antique Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Lizard Sculpture – Manner of Franz Bergman

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 9. An antique cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a realistic lizard with textured yellow and brown skin, blue accents, and a long curved tail.
fig 9. Antique Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Lizard Sculpture – Manner of Franz Bergman

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay securely - Telephone orders welcome

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Height
6.8cm (2.68")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
18.2cm (7.17")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Cold Painted Bronze Lizard to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242149
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Antique Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Lizard Sculpture – Manner of Franz Bergman

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An antique cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a realistic lizard with textured yellow and brown skin, blue accents, and a long curved tail.
Antique Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Lizard Sculpture – Manner of Franz Bergman
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  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleViennese Cold-Painted Bronze
  • MaterialBronze, Cold Paint
  • ColourBrown and Yellow
  • MotifsScalation texturing, Curved tail, Splayed feet, Naturalistic polychrome finish
  • SizeH 6.8 cm (3 in) x W 21.5 cm (8 in) x D 18.2 cm (7 in)

This late nineteenth or early twentieth-century Austrian cold-painted bronze sculpture depicts a realistic lizard in the manner of Franz Bergman. Modelled in the Viennese cold-painted bronze style, the piece displays a naturalistic polychrome finish combining mottled olive-green, earthy brown, yellow, and blue tones over textured scales. The sculpture captures the reptile with a raised head, four splayed legs with individually sculpted toes, and an exceptionally long, curved tail. The surface exhibits an aged patina with areas of rubbing and minor paint losses consistent with age, and the underside bears a GESCHÜTZT stamp and an additional manufacturer mark. Measuring 6.8 cm high, 21.5 cm wide, and 18.2 cm deep, it suits a collector of Viennese bronzes or animal sculptures. In a home today, it serves as a decorative object placed upon an office desk in a gentleman library.

FAQs

Cold-painted bronzes originated in Vienna, Austria, during the late nineteenth century, led by renowned foundries such as Franz Xaver Bergman. These decorative pieces became popular across Europe for their realistic animal depictions, Orientalist figures, and detailed craftsmanship.

These sculptures were cast in bronze using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques, after which artists applied several layers of unfired oil paint or enamel pigments directly onto the cold metal. This process allowed for intricate colour variation and texture without high-temperature firing.

Authentic nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Viennese bronzes feature exceptionally fine casting detail, distinct surface texturing, and naturally worn polychrome paint layerings, often accompanied by foundry marks or urn stamps.

Naturalist bronze sculptures function well as accent pieces on bookshelves, executive desks, or sideboard tops, pairing effectively with dark timber, leather-bound books, and brass decor.

Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent disturbing delicate paint layers. Avoid water, chemical solvents, or abrasive polishing cloths, as moisture and friction can strip unfired pigments from the bronze surface.
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