A Fine Quality Cold Painted Bronze Pair of Bedouins by Franz Bergman
Franz Bergman Antique Bronze
Dive into the historical essence of Bedouin life with Franz Bergman's exquisite cold-painted bronze group, a masterpiece of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This striking composition, titled 'Bedouin Journey,' showcases Bergman's exceptional craftsmanship and attention to cultural detail. The piece features two Bedouin figures in traditional attire, engaged in travel upon a horse-drawn cart. Cast by the legendary Austrian sculptor Franz Bergman, renowned for his intricate and lifelike creations, each figure and the horse are depicted with remarkable realism and are adorned with vivid hues that enhance their character and depth. The underside of the piece bears the impressed mark of Bergman's signature "[amphora-B] 3693," assuring its authenticity and lineage. This sculpture not only serves as a collectible but stands as a tribute to the nomadic cultures that roamed the deserts, captured forever in the frozen gait of bronze.
Artist: Franz Bergman (Austrian, 1861-1936)
Date: Late 19th Century
Inscription: impressed mark "[amphora-B] 3693" to the underside
Dimension: 4 (W) x 9 (H)