- BERGMAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE FIGUREA
BERGMAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE FIGUREA circa 1890 cold painted bronze figurine, "Windy Day" with Bergmann Nam Greb marks,a dancing girl with articulating skirt that can flaps up and down. Signed "Nam Greb" (back of skirt and base), signed "Bergmann" (underside). 1st quarter 20th Century.
Measures: 3.5 x 2.3 x 5.6 inches
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- FRANZ XAVER BERGMAN (AUSTRIAN 1861-1936)
FRANZ XAVER BERGMAN (AUSTRIAN 1861-1936) EROTIC DANCER ...DESCRIPTION: A Vienna bronze sculpture depicting a Jugendstil belly dancer with hinged dress that can be lifted up to reveal her body. Stands atop a cylindrical base adorned with a cold painted Oriental rug. Finished with a round marble base that carries the plaque "Bergman". Signed "Nam Greb" and has the traditional "B" oil lamp stamp.
CIRCA: 19th
ORIGIN: Austria
DIMENSIONS:H:9.5" W: 4.5"
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- FRANZ XAVER BERGMAN (AUSTRIAN 1861-1936)
FRANZ XAVER BERGMAN (AUSTRIAN 1861-1936) EROTIC DANCER ...DESCRIPTION: A Vienna bronze sculpture depicting a Jugendstil belly dancer with hinged dress that can be lifted up to reveal her body. Stands atop a cylindrical base adorned with a cold painted Oriental rug. Signed 'Nam Greb'
CIRCA: 19th Ct
ORIGIN: Austria
DIMENSIONS:
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- FRANZ BERGMAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE LAMPDESCRIPTION:
FRANZ BERGMAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE LAMPDESCRIPTION: A Franz Bergman cold painted bronze lamp features a man drinking coffee atop a rug with a hookah pipe by his side, completed with an electrified hanging lantern above, Stamped "Austria Nam Greb" with Bergman Crest.
CIRCA: Late 19th to Early 20th Century.
ORIGIN: Austria
DIMENSIONS: H: 18.5" W: 8" Depth: 4.75"
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CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
- FRANZ XAVER BERGMAN (AUSTRIAN 1861-1936)
FRANZ XAVER BERGMAN (AUSTRIAN 1861-1936) EROTIC DANCERDESCRIPTION: A Vienna bronze sculpture depicting a Jugendstil belly dancer with hinged dress that can be lifted up to reveal her body. Stands atop a cylindrical base adorned with a cold painted Oriental rug. Signed 'Nam Greb' CIRCA: 19th Ct ORIGIN: Austria DIMENSIONS: H: 5.5" x W: 2.5" x L: 3" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- 10 MINIATURE BRONZES INC. BERGMANA collection
10 MINIATURE BRONZES INC. BERGMANA collection of ten miniature bronze figures. 1st item: Franz Xavier Bergmann (1861-1936) cold painted bronze depicting a dancing girl in exotic costume. Mounted onto a round green variegated marble base. Incised "Nam Greb" with an urn insignia and "B" within, back of skirt. 5 1/2" H x 2 3/4" W x 2 1/2" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd item: Bergmann cold painted bronze depicting a satyr holding a branch of grapes in his outstretched left hand. Incised "N. Greb" left side of base. 3 3/4" H x 1 7/8" W x 1 3/4" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 3rd item: Bergmann cold painted bronze depicting a kneeling satyr. Incised "N. G." with an urn insignia and "B" within, underside of left and right legs. 2 5/8" H x 1 3/4" W x 2 3/8" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 4th item: Cold painted bronze depicting a crouching nude female holding a branch with two birds. Uninscribed, possibly Bergmann, may have been intended as a pair with the 3rd item. 1 1/4" H x 1 3/4" W x 4 3/4" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 5th item: Cold painted bronze depicting a young woman reclining against a tree with grape vines. Illegibly incised back of tree. 3 1/8" H x 2" W x 2 1/2" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 6th item: Cold painted bronze depicting a dancing girl in exotic costume holding castanets and mounted to a square rug. Uninscribed. 4 3/8" H x 2 1/2" W x 2 1/4" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 7th item: Cold painted bronze depicting a nude female holding a cup to the lips of a Herma sculpture, mounted to a round ebonized base. Uninscribed. 6 1/8" H x 2 3/4" W x 2 3/4" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. 8th item: Cold painted bronze depicting Leda and the Swan lounging within the petals of a flower. Uninscribed. 2 1/4" H x 3" W x 3 1/8". Late 19th/early 20th century. 9th item: Cold painted bronze depicting a nude female kneeling on a round cushion covered with short pin protrusions. Uninscribed. 3 1/4" H x 2 3/8" W x 2 3/8" D. Early 20th century. 10th item: Cold painted bronze depicting the reclining figure of a woman in a romper and ballet slippers. Uninscribed. 1" H x 1 1/2" W x 4" D. Mid 20th century. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Four decorative elements missing, 3 from headpiece, 1 from top. 2nd item: Minute areas of wear to patina on surface of figure. 3rd item: Areas of wear to patina, largest 1/2", on surface of figure. 4th item: Areas of wear to patina, largest 1/2", on surface of figure. 5th item: Areas of wear to patina, largest 1/4", on surface of figure. 6th item: Areas of wear to patina, largest 1/4", on surface of figure. 7th item: 1/4" area of wear to patina on upper right arm of female. 8th item: Minute scratches on flower petals. 9th item: Minute areas of oxidation on head and sides of chest of figure. 10th item: Areas of wear to patina, largest 3/4", on surface of figure.
- FRANZ BERGMANN BRONZE, SALOMEFranz Xavier
FRANZ BERGMANN BRONZE, SALOMEFranz Xavier Bergmann (Austrian/American, 1861-1936) cold painted bronze depicting a nude Salome with outstreched arms holding the head of John The Baptist on a platter. Signed "Nam Greb" and monogrammed on top of the base. Mounted on a grey circular marble base. 18" H. 9.8 lbs. Alternate spelling: Bergman. Provenance: Private collection, Nashville, TN. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Wear and some scratching to gilt paint.
- AFTER FRANZ BERGMAN (FRENCH 1838-1894)
AFTER FRANZ BERGMAN (FRENCH 1838-1894) A SCULPTURE, "NU...after FRANZ BERGMAN (French 1838-1894) A SCULPTURE, "Nude Woman and Slave Merchant," 20TH CENTURY, parcel gilt cast bronze, signed posthumously in bronze, "Nam Greb," on a marble base. Height: 27" Diameter: 13" Provenance: Estate of Raj S. Paul, Austin, Texas
Condition:
No visible damage or sign of repair. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
- FRANZ BERGMANN "MAMELUK WARRIOR" BRONZE
FRANZ BERGMANN "MAMELUK WARRIOR" BRONZE Franz Bergmann (Austrian, 1861-1936), "Mameluk Warrior", patinated bronze sculpture. Signed "Nam Greb" with foundry mark and "Real Vienna Bronze". On marble base. Approx. h. 24"
- FRANZ BERGMAN LION ON ROCK BRONZE SCULPTURE
FRANZ BERGMAN LION ON ROCK BRONZE SCULPTURE Franz Bergman (Austrian, 1838-1894). "Lion", bronze on rock base. Signed "Nam Greb" with Bergmann "B" in vase foundry mark. Approx. h. 17" (overall), h. 10" (bronze only)
- FRANZ BERGMANN "MAMELUK WARRIOR" BRONZE
FRANZ BERGMANN "MAMELUK WARRIOR" BRONZE Franz Bergmann (Austrian, 1861-1936), "Mameluk Warrior", patinated bronze sculpture. Signed "Nam Greb" with foundry mark and "Real Vienna Bronze". On marble base. Provenance: From the Estate of Nell & Robert Woodruff, former President of The Coca-Cola Company. Dimensions: Approx. h. 24", figure approx. 20.75".
- FRANZ XAVIER BERGMANN (AUSTRIAN, 1861-1936),
FRANZ XAVIER BERGMANN (AUSTRIAN, 1861-1936), INDIAN Bronze, cold-painted, on a naturalistic painted stone base. Stamped with the Bergman seal of a B inside an urn, inscribed: GESCHUTZ and numbered: 3539.Catalog Note: 'Cold-painted bronze' refers to pieces cast in Vienna and then decorated in several layers with so-called dust paint; the know-how for the mix of this kind of paint has been lost. The color was not fired, hence 'cold painted'. The painting was carried out mainly by women working at home, a typical cottage industry.
Franz Xavier Bergmann (Austrian, 1861-1936)
Franz Xavier Bergmann was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold-painted bronzes, Oriental, erotic, and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objets d'art. Bergmann was noted for his detailed and colorful work. He signed with either a letter 'B' in an urn-shaped cartouche or 'Nam Greb' – 'Bergman' in reverse. These marks were used to disguise his identity on erotic works. His father, Franz Bergmann (September 26, 1838 – 1894), was a professional chaser from Galbonz who came to Vienna and founded a small bronze factory in 1860. Franz Xavier Bergmann inherited the company and opened a new foundry in 1900. Many of the bronzes from the 1900s were still based on designs from his father's workshop. Bergmann is often incorrectly described as a sculptor, but he was not; he was a foundry owner. His workshops employed, on a temporary basis, many anonymous sculptors. Bruno Zach employed Bergmann to edit and cast some of his works, with some of the more erotic ones being signed as “Prof. Touch”, a pseudonym used by Zach. At the turn of the 19th century there were about fifty workshops producing Vienna bronzes.