AN ORIENTALIST COLD-PAINTED BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A SNAKE CHARMER, FRANZ XAVER BERGMAN, 20TH CENTURY

AN ORIENTALIST COLD-PAINTED BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A SNAKE CHARMER, FRANZ XAVER BERGMAN, 20TH CENTURY

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The central figure is portrayed in traditional robes and a turban, playing a flute to two snakes positioned on the rug before him. The rug features intricate cast geometric borders and central motifs of camels. The underside of the piece displays a textured casting surface with a central mounting bolt securing the figure. Stamped on the underside is a maker mark consisting of the capital letter B contained within a jug or vase shape.

Dimensions:

Height 8 cm / 3 14"
Width 12.5 cm / 5"
Depth 9 cm / 3 "
Period

20TH Century

Medium

Bronze

Country

Vienna

Signed

Franz Xaver Bergmann

Condition

Very Good