Lot 191
  • 191

Franz Bergman, 1838-1894 Marchand d'objets d'art dans sa boutique

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • franz bergman
  • Marchand d'objets d'art dans sa boutique
  • marqué du B de la fonderie Franz Bergman (1838-1894) et inscrit GESCHUTZT, numéroté 8868
  • en bronze polychrome peint à froid
  • Haut. 28,5 cm
  • Height 11 1/4 in.

Literature

J. Zobel, Antique Vienna Bronzes, Atglen, 2008, p. 200.

Condition

Very good overall condition with some wear to the cold paint consistent with age and handling. The bronze is electrified to be used as a lamp. The original mechanism of the switch is hidden in the casket on the right of the sitted man.
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