{"product_id":"franz-bergman-lizard-9600_01","title":"\"Walking Lizard\" by Franz Bergman","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis finely detailed cold-painted bronze lizard by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFranz Bergman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e captures the creature with remarkable naturalism and vitality. The elongated body is modelled with careful attention to anatomical accuracy, while the textured surface beautifully conveys the reptile’s scaled skin. Subtle gradations of colour—from warm yellow and green tones along the body to darker, earthier hues on the head and limbs—demonstrate the precision of Bergman’s hand-applied cold painting technique. The poised stance, with limbs splayed and tail extended, suggests alert movement. Both decorative and lifelike, the piece exemplifies Bergman’s mastery in bringing small animal subjects vividly to life. signed with the Bergman 'B' in an amphora vase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSorry, this item has been sold. If you would like information about similar items please contact us on 07971850405 or make an enquiry via\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:david@hickmet.com?Subject=Out%20Of%20Stock\" target=\"_top\"\u003eemail here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIONAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:                                      3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Width:                                      20 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Depth:                                       6 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:                                 Excellent Original Condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca:                                         1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials:                                 Cold Painted Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook Ref                                   Antique Vienna Bronzes by J Zobel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU:                                           9600\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion-heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBergman Lizard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFranz Bergman Sculptures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"402\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFranz Bergman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (1861–1936) \u003c\/strong\u003ewas one of the most celebrated Viennese makers of cold-painted bronze sculptures, renowned for his highly detailed and often exotic subjects. Working in Vienna during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Bergman produced a wide range of figures that captured the imagination of collectors, combining fine casting with meticulous hand-applied colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"994\" data-start=\"404\"\u003eCold painting, a technique in which pigments are applied directly onto the bronze surface rather than fired, allowed for remarkable realism and vibrancy. Bergman’s workshop became particularly known for its animalier subjects, including finely observed studies of cats, dogs, birds, and more unusual creatures such as reptiles. Lizards, frogs, snakes, and other small animals were rendered with striking accuracy, their textures and natural colouring carefully depicted through delicate brushwork. These pieces often conveyed a sense of liveliness and character, despite their modest scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"996\"\u003eIn addition to animals, Bergman also produced Orientalist figures, erotic subjects, and humorous compositions, many marked with the distinctive “B” in an urn-shaped cartouche. His work reflects both technical mastery and a fascination with storytelling through sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1592\" data-start=\"1269\"\u003eToday, Bergman bronzes are highly sought after for their craftsmanship, condition of original paint, and variety of subject matter. Animal and reptile examples, in particular, are prized for their charm, naturalism, and decorative appeal, representing a unique fusion of sculpture and painting in early 20th-century Vienna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eFor a further selection of sculptures by Bergman please click on \u003cspan style=\"color: #ea9999;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickmet.myshopify.com\/collections\/vendors?q=BERGMAN%2C%20FRANZ%20XAVIER\" title=\"Bergman, Franz Xavier - Artist - Hickmet Fine Arts\" style=\"color: #ea9999;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFranz Bergman Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOLD ITEMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455502270700,"sku":"9600","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2614\/8594\/files\/Lizard_c.jpg?v=1775741387","url":"https:\/\/hickmet.com\/products\/franz-bergman-lizard-9600_01","provider":"Hickmet Fine Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}