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Erotic Bedouin Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Erotic Bedouin Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Erotic Bedouin Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Erotic Bedouin Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Erotic Bedouin Bronze by Franz Bergmann

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Erotic Bedouin Bronze by Franz Bergmann

  • This Austrian cold-painted bronze statuette is by the great Franz Bergmann
  • At first glance, a Bedouin man appears to be petting a cat
  • Upon further inspection, the merchant's robes open to reveal a beautiful nude woman
  • Franz Bergmann was renowned for his patinated and cold-painted Orientalist bronzes
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$4,950
Item No. 31-2692

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Description
This Austrian cold-painted bronze figure by Franz Bergmann hides a secret. A Bedouin man stands atop a vibrantly patterned carpet stroking a cat. But unlatch his robe and his spring-loaded arms open to reveal that the man is engaged in another form of “petting.” Fine detailing and tantalizing subject matter make this piece a rare find.

Franz Bergmann was renowned for his patinated and cold-painted Orientalist bronzes, which included subjects from the exotic bedouin. . .
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This Austrian cold-painted bronze figure by Franz Bergmann hides a secret. A Bedouin man stands atop a vibrantly patterned carpet stroking a cat. But unlatch his robe and his spring-loaded arms open to reveal that the man is engaged in another form of “petting.” Fine detailing and tantalizing subject matter make this piece a rare find.

Franz Bergmann was renowned for his patinated and cold-painted Orientalist bronzes, which included subjects from the exotic bedouin to the erotic nude. Always of intricate detail, these figures are among the most highly collectible bronze pieces on the market.

Circa 1890

2 1/4" wide x 2 7/8" deep x 3 1/2" high
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Erotic Bedouin Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Maker: Bergmann, Franz
Period: 19th Century
Origin: Austria
Type: Erotic
Depth: 2.88 in. (7.3 cm)
Width: 2.25 in. (5.72 cm)
Height: 3.5 in. (8.89 cm)

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