Franz Xavier Bergman, (Austrian, 1861-1936)

Franz Xavier Bergman
(Austrian, 1861-1936)

"Carpet Seller"

cold-painted Vienna bronze
modeled as an Arab merchant displaying a richly colored carpet, marked underneath the seller's robe "Austria", "B" within an urn and "KF" within a diamond.
h. 8-1/4", w. 7", d. 6-3/4"

Provenance: Bruce McCashin Collection.

Literature: An example illustrated: Joseph Zobel, Antique Vienna Bronzes (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 2008), p. 164.
Condition Report: In overall good condition with scattered faint nicks, rubbing to surface and some slight abrading at areas. Small losses to paint surface, especially to proper right shoe. Some soiling.