Antique C19th Century Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Witches Cat, Possibly Bergman

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Antique C19th Century Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Witches Cat, Possibly Bergman:
$39.79

Here on offer is a wonderfulantique Austrian cold painted bronze witches cat, possibly by Franz Bergman, dating tothe late 1800s

Franz Bergmanwas not a sculptor himself as he is often described, instead he hired manyanonymous sculptors, hired temporarily by his workshops. At the turn of the 19th/20thcentury there were about 50 workshops producing Vienna bronzes. ‘Cold paintedbronze’ refers to items cast in Vienna, but were made from bronze or spelter.They were decorated with several layers of ‘dust’ paint, this technique has nowbeen lost. The colour was not fired, giving the name ‘cold painted’ and wasdone by women at home in a cottage industry set up.

This great little character ismade to be free standing. He has very chips to the paint. He is skilfullymodelled, with his back arched and hair on end. It has ‘geschutz’ embossed onthe belly of the cat.

The catis offered in good antique condition, it measures about 5cm by 5.9cm in heightand weighs 52g.

Adelightful collectable.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition.

My offerding starts at99p

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