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Large antique cold-painted bronze lamp of a minaret scene by Bergman

Creator: Franz Xaver Bergmann
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Large antique cold-painted bronze lamp of a minaret scene by Bergman
Austrian, c. 1910
Height 37cm, width 20cm, depth 12cm

This charming bronze lamp was crafted by Viennese artist Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1936), who pioneered the complex cold-painting technique at the turn of the 20th century.

The lamp is rendered as a towering gold minaret, filled with intricate details such as geometric windowpanes and spiralled fluting. A large green canopy extends over the lower section, and the drapery here is particularly impressive. The composition stands on a brickwork base, the steps up to which are covered with a colourful Persian rug.

Under the canopy are two figures, both dressed in colourful robes and turbans. The seated figure sits outside the entrance to the minaret, smoking from a pipe. The standing figure is a muezzin (the Muslim official who proclaims the hours of prayer), who can be seen calling out and holding open the curtain entrance to the minaret.

The base of the piece is stamped with the Bergman mark of the letter ‘B’ within an urn-shaped cartouche, as well as with ‘MADE IN AUSTRIA’ and a facsimile signature ‘?eng’.

With its impressive moulding and charming composition, this Orientalist piece would suit both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Artist/Maker: Franz Xaver Bergman

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Austria
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Bronze.
Creation Date:	1910
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17569
Incollect Reference #:	733620

Dimensions

W.	7.87 in;	H.	14.57 in;	D.	4.72 in;
W.	20 cm;	H.	37 cm;	D.	12 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.