The two cold painted bronzes are typical of Franz Bergmann, with nice detail and color.
One depicting a “Beggar” dressed in blue robes and pink tunic, holding a cane in one hand, the other outstretched. Marked to the back of the robe with a B in an amphora for Franz Xaver Bergmann.
The other is often described as an “Arab Warrior”, wearing loose robes, a turban, and a cape. A gun holstered in his brightly colored and patterned sash. Presumably signed to the underside.
The figures are affixed to and housed within gorgeous and intricate carved walnut and mother of pearl and bone inlaid Moroccan brackets in the Moorish style. They stand upon large, shaped platforms inlaid with mother of pearl in an arabesque pattern and bordered with further inlays in geometric patterns.
Four wood columns inlaid with bone in a helix pattern support a large and tall muqarnas shaped cupola with arabesque windows and featuring intricate and detailed lattice work of stick and ball design in carved wood and bone. Further geometric inlays of mother of pearl adorn the supports.
Height of figures approximately 6″ each.
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Attributed to:Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann) (Workshop/Studio)
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Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 2
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Style:Moorish(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:BoneBronzeMother-of-PearlPaintWalnutCarvedCast,Cold-Painted,Hand-CraftedInlayTurned
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Place of Origin:Morocco
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Period:1910-1919
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1910
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Condition:GoodRepaired: Evidence of minor glue repair to the brackets. Additions or alterations made to the original: The bronze figures added at a later date and are permanently affixed. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Presents well overall. The bronzes with some wear to the enamels. Minor losses to the lattice work. Evidence of minor glue repairs.
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Seller Location:Austin, TX
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Reference Number:Seller: LU894741095622
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