The Orientalist Dancer, F. Bergman Patinated Bronze Figurine, Hallmarked

The Orientalist Dancer On Rug, F. Bergman Patinated Bronze Figurine, Bergmann Hallmarked. 7" H x 6.25" x 6.25". About Artist: Franz Xaver Bergmann (or Franz Xaver Bergman) (July 27th 1861-1936) was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold-painted bronze Oriental, erotic and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objects 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.

Estimate:£679.6

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