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Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936), Orientalist Bronze Table Lamp
Estimate:
CA$9,000 - CA$12,000
Sold
CA$4,250
Live Auction
Canadiana & Decorative Arts
Size
12.5" H x 6.5" W x 6.75" D
Category
Description
A rare early 20th century cold painted Vienna bronze table lamp. Showing a lavishly decorated curtained façade descending from a lobed and gilded corona to a stepped base fronted by a putto. The curtains parting to reveal a rococo inspired and lit interior featuring an amorous couple in 18th century costume, embracing on a chaise longue. Signed on the reverse of the base Nam Greb, together with the impressed letter B within an urn shaped cartouche for Franz Bergman Foundry. Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936) signed several of his erotic works with the pseudonym 'Nam Greb', 'N. Greb' or sometimes merely with the letter B inside an urn shaped cartouche - this in an attempt to appear anonymous so as to avoid possible civil condemnation or penalties for lewdness or immorality. From the Jack Reingold Collection. In very good overall condition, will require rewiring. Franz Bergman Foundry. Signed: "Nam Greb". Bronze. Viennese. Art Nouveau, c1900. 12.5" H x 6.5" W x 6.75" D. CODE-BRO
