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Egyptian Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Egyptian Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Egyptian Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Egyptian Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Egyptian Bronze by Franz Bergmann
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Egyptian Bronze by Franz Bergmann

  • This historically inspired bronze offers more than meets the eye
  • The detailed Egyptian sarcophagus was crafted by the renowned Austrian sculptor Franz Bergmann
  • The sarcophagus opens to reveal the erotic figure of a young woman
  • Franz Bergmann, who signed many of his works “Nam Greb,” was known for his artfully suggestive bronzes
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$9,850
Item No. 31-9453

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Description
This historically-inspired bronze offers more than meets the eye. Crafted by the renowned Austrian sculptor Franz Bergmann, this cold-painted bronze figure represents an Egyptian sarcophagus on a black marble base, meticulously adorned with hieroglyphics that evoke intrigue and fascination. The intricate detailing evokes the mysteries of ancient Egypt, and a closer investigation reveals a scandalous secret, the sarcophagus opens to reveal the erotic figure of a young woman.

Franz Bergmann, who signed many of. . .
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This historically-inspired bronze offers more than meets the eye. Crafted by the renowned Austrian sculptor Franz Bergmann, this cold-painted bronze figure represents an Egyptian sarcophagus on a black marble base, meticulously adorned with hieroglyphics that evoke intrigue and fascination. The intricate detailing evokes the mysteries of ancient Egypt, and a closer investigation reveals a scandalous secret, the sarcophagus opens to reveal the erotic figure of a young woman.

Franz Bergmann, who signed many of his works “Nam Greb,” was known for his artfully suggestive bronzes. Always executed with intricate detail and beautifully cold-painted, these figures are among the most highly collectible antique erotic sculptures on the market.

Signed "Nam Greb"

Circa 1900

9" high x 2 5/8" wide x 3 7/8" deep
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Egyptian Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Maker: Bergmann, Franz
Period: 20th Century
Origin: Austria
Type: Erotic
Depth: 3.88 in. (9.84 cm)
Width: 2.63 in. (6.67 cm)
Height: 9.0 in. (22.86 cm)
Egyptian Bronze by Franz Bergmann
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