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Orientalist cold-painted bronze sculpture of a boy and a donkey by Bergman

Creator: Franz Xaver Bergmann
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Orientalist cold-painted bronze sculpture of a boy and a donkey by Bergman
Austrian, c. 1910
Height 30cm, width 28cm, depth 17cm

Franz Xaver Bergman (Austrian, 1861-1936) utilised the very complex technique of cold-painting bronze to craft this charming figurative sculpture.

The piece depicts a young boy standing in front of his donkey. He is dressed in plain, flowing garments and a polychrome head covering. While one of his hands is placed along his body, the other rests on the donkey. Next to it is a book with Arabic markings and other indistinguishable writing.

The donkey is rendered in various shades of brown, and his saddle is covered with red and yellow stripes. Another pop of colour can be observed on the animal’s halter where depictions of blue, red, and yellow ribbons have been added.

The piece is marked on the reverse with a ‘B’ in an urn-shaped cartouche – a typical Bergman mark.

Showcasing the superb skills of artists in the Bergman workshop, this sculpture is a beautiful addition to one’s collection of Austrian bronzes.

Artist/Maker: Franz Xaver Bergman

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Austria
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Bronze.
Creation Date:	1910
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	N-0122K
Incollect Reference #:	729298

Dimensions

W.	11.02 in;	H.	11.81 in;	D.	6.69 in;
W.	28 cm;	H.	30 cm;	D.	17 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.