Bidspirit auction | AUSTRIAN FRANZ BERGMANN VIENNA BRONZE

AUSTRIAN FRANZ BERGMANN VIENNA BRONZE SATYR BUD VASE - Franz Xaver Bergmann (Austrian, 1861–1936), an Art Nouveau cold-painted and patinated bronze sculptural bud vase created circa 1900. The vessel is modeled as a ribbed gourd resting on a leaf-form base, encircled by a horned satyr or faun holding a small lizard. Stamped on the lower side with the Bergmann foundry mark consisting of an uppercase letter 'B' enclosed within a vase-shaped cartouche, alongside the relief mark 'GESCHÜTZT' and model number '4485'. pan, mythological, statuette, container, urn, desktop, metalwork, collectible, antique. Dimensions 7 3/4 x 5 x 5 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Very good antique condition overall. The patinated bronze surface displays a rich warm brown tone with minor handling wear and light rub marks along raised high points, consistent with age. Subtle green oxidation is visible inside the vessel neck. The cast details, foundry mark, registration stamp, and model number remain crisp and fully legible.