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

BronzeMétal
7 ⨯ 23 ⨯ 16 cm
ConditionVery good
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  • Sur l'oeuvre d'art
    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
  • Sur l'artiste

    Franz Xaver Bergman (ou Franz Xaver Bergmann) (1861-1936) était le propriétaire d'une fonderie viennoise qui produisait diverses figures orientales, érotiques et animales. Son père, Franz Bergmann (1838-1894), était un ciseleur professionnel de Gablonz qui s'est installé à Vienne. Il a créé une petite fabrique de bronze en 1860. Après que son fils Franz Xaver Bergmann ait hérité de l'entreprise, une nouvelle fonderie a été mise en place en 1900. De nombreux bronzes étaient néanmoins encore basés sur des modèles de l'atelier de son père. Les ateliers de Bergmann employaient de nombreux sculpteurs, comme Bruno Zach. Au tournant du 19e siècle, on compte une cinquantaine d'ateliers produisant des bronzes viennois. La fonderie Bergmann a été fermée en 1930 en raison de la Grande Dépression. Elle a été rouverte quelques années plus tard par Robert Bergmann, fils de Franz, et a fonctionné jusqu'à sa mort en 1954, lorsque le stock et les moules restants ont été vendus à Karl Fuhrmann & Co. Il signait également ses œuvres d'un pseudonyme, " NamGreb ", anagramme de Bergman (à l'envers).

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