Large Fine Antique Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Parrot – Franz Bergman

Large Fine Antique Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Parrot – Franz Bergman Brief Description: This is a magnificent and substantial early 20th-century Austrian cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a beautifully modelled crested cockatoo, attributed to the celebrated Franz Bergman foundry of Vienna. This impressive antique bronze displays exceptional attention to detail, from the bird's magnificent raised crest and expressive eyes to the wonderfully intricate feathering that extends across its wings, breast and long, elegantly tapered tail. The superbly executed cold-painted decoration retains attractive shades of golden yellow, ivor y and cream, beautifully complemented by the darker patination of its beak and claws. The cockatoo is realistically perched upon a wonderfully naturalistic bronze tree branch, which forms an attractive, freestanding base. Of particular interest, the sculpture bears the impressed GESCHÜTZT mark (German for 'protected', commonly associated with registered designs), together with the impressed numbers 33/053, adding period interest. A highly decorative and wonderfully characterful example of Viennese bronze craftsmanship, combining exceptional modelling with an appealing naturalistic composition. Attributes: Medium: Cold-Painted Bronze. Origin: Austria, Vienna. Period: Early 20th Century, believed circa 1900–1930. Artist/Foundry: Attributed to Franz Bergman. Subject: Crested Cockatoo / Parrot. Decoration: Polychrome cold-painted finish. Markings: GESCHÜTZT and impressed numbers 33 / 053. Condition: Very good antique condition overall, displaying attractive age-related patination and expected areas of wear to the original-looking cold-painted decoration. The subtle wear to the painted surfaces adds to the sculpture's authentic antique character and appearance. Please study the numerous detailed photographs, which form part of the condition description. Overall Measurements: INCHES & CENTIMETRES Height: 12.1'' | 30.7 cm Width: 6.3'' | 16 cm Depth: 6'' | 15.2 cm ^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^ *A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece* Delivery Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services. Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell. We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition. For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days. Returns Policy Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy (excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging). Pay securely - Telephone orders welcome Image result for payments accepted logos Secure-Payment-Vpadeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-0040086-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card