Franz xaver bergmann biography meaning

Franz Xaver Bergmann ( - ) was active/lived in Austria, United States.

Born in Vienna in , he was the son of a Bohemian metalworker Franz Bergman (), who in opened his bronze foundry.

Franz Xavier Bergman(n) (July 27, – January 1, ) was the.

Franz Xavier Bergman, to , was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold painted bronzes, Oriental, erotic, and animal.

Franz Bergmann was a foundry owner who was best known for his patinated and cold painted bronze figures.

Franz Xavier Bergman(n) (July 27, – January 1, ) was the..

Franz Xaver Bergmann

Franz Xavier Bergmann
Foundry seal. "B" in an urn-shaped cartouche
Born	(1861-07-27)July 27, 1861 Vienna, Austrian Empire
Died	January 1, 1936(1936-01-01) (aged 74) Vienna, Austria
Nationality	Austrian
Occupation	Factory owner

Franz Xavier Bergman(n) (July 27, 1861 – January 1, 1936)^[1] was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold-painted bronzes, Oriental, erotic, and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objets d'art.

Early life and career

Bergmann was noted for his detailed and colorful work.

Explore Franz Xavier Bergmann's past auction results and sold artwork prices.

He signed with either a letter 'B' in an urn-shaped cartouche or 'Nam Greb' – 'Bergman' in reverse.^[1] These marks were used to disguise his identity on erotic works.

His father, Franz Bergmann (September 26, 1838 – 1894),^[1] was a professional chaser from Gablonz who came to Vienna and founded a small bronze factory in 1860.

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