Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann
Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth by Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann

Franz Bergman – Viennese cold-painted bronze lizard with a mechanical mouth 1900 - 1909

Franz (NamGreb) Bergmann

BronzoMetallo
7 ⨯ 23 ⨯ 16 cm
ConditionVery good
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  • A proposito di opere d'arte
    This exquisite early 20th-century cold-painted bronze sculpture portrays a remarkably realistic lizard, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship characteristic of the renowned Viennese sculptor Franz Bergman. Bergman, a prolific artist and manufacturer based in Vienna during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, hailed from a family with a rich tradition in the art of bronze casting. The Bergman foundry, founded by Franz’s father, became synonymous with quality and innovation in bronze sculpture production.

    Franz Bergman himself was celebrated for his mastery of the cold-painting technique, a method perfected by generations of Bergman artisans. His ability to imbue bronze sculptures with lifelike detail and charm earned him widespread acclaim among collectors and connoisseurs of fine art.

    The bronze workmanship of this piece is of exceptional quality, capturing the intricacies of the lizard’s form with stunning realism. Notably, the sculpture features an interactive element: the lizard’s mouth can be opened using the right foreleg as a lever, adding a playful touch to its lifelike appearance.

    Stamped at the base with a distinct “B” enclosed within an urn-shaped mark, alongside the signature are the markings “Geschützt” and the number “4133”. These additional markings further authenticate the piece and attest to its place within the Bergman catalogue.

    Dimensions:
    Height: 70mm / 2.76”
    Width : 165mm / 6.49″
    Length: 230mm / 9.06”

    Condition: Excellent

    Literature:
    A Schiffer Book – Antique Vienna Bronzes – Jospeh Zobel. Page 11
  • A proposito di opere artista

    Franz Xaver Bergman (o Franz Xaver Bergmann) (1861-1936) era il proprietario di una fonderia viennese che produceva varie figure orientali, erotiche e animali. Suo padre, Franz Bergmann (1838-1894), era un cacciatore professionista di Gablonz che si trasferì a Vienna. Nel 1860 fondò una piccola fabbrica di bronzo. Dopo che suo figlio Franz Xaver Bergmann ereditò l'azienda, nel 1900 fu fondata una nuova fonderia. Tuttavia, molti dei bronzi erano ancora basati su disegni del laboratorio di suo padre. I laboratori di Bergman impiegavano molti scultori, come Bruno Zach. All'inizio del XIX secolo c'erano una cinquantina di botteghe che producevano bronzi di Vienna. La fonderia Bergmann fu chiusa nel 1930 a causa della Grande Depressione. Fu riaperto alcuni anni dopo da Robert Bergmann, figlio di Franz, e funzionò fino alla sua morte nel 1954, quando le scorte e gli stampi rimanenti furono venduti a Karl Fuhrmann & Co. Anche lui firmò il suo lavoro con uno pseudonimo 'NamGreb'; anagramma per Bergman (al contrario).

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