A Viennese cold painted bronze model of a jay
A Viennese cold painted bronze model of a jay, early 20th century, from the factory of Franz Bergman, naturalistically portrayed standing, the underside stamped with a 'B' in an urn and inscribed 2365 GESCHUTZ
18cm high, 27cm long
Condition Report: The bronze bears the usual minor knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age.
More significant damage is to the left foot, which is missing the left toe entirely and half of the middle toe. The feet are bent and the model does not stand.
Possible retouching to the paint in places (potentially the wings).
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A Viennese cold painted bronze model of a jay, early 20th century, from the factory of Franz Bergman, naturalistically portrayed standing, the underside stamped with a 'B' in an urn and inscribed 2365 GESCHUTZ
18cm high, 27cm long
Condition Report: The bronze bears the usual minor knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age.
More significant damage is to the left foot, which is missing the left toe entirely and half of the middle toe. The feet are bent and the model does not stand.
Possible retouching to the paint in places (potentially the wings).