Franz Xavier Bergman (Austrian, 1861 – 1936)
An Austrian Art Nouveau polychromed bronze Orientalist sculpture "Moorish Warrior" by, Franz Bergman of a Moorish solidier running with a raised spear. The bronze retains its original polychromed finish and is in good condition with age appropriate wear. The sculpture is signed with the Bergman mark displaying the letter B within a cartouche and is further numbered.
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A similar model is photographed in "Antique Vienna Bronzes" by, Joseph Zwobel; Schiffer Publishing Ltd. ©2008 pg.147