Austrian Cold Painted Bulldog Figurines by Franz Bergman
Two Austrian cold painted bulldog figurines by Franz Bergman (1861-1936), naturalistically modelled, the larger model with foundry medallion marked Geschutzt, 'B' in urn for Bergman and numbered 8412, the smaller model also marked but unclear, the largest 2.95 in. high
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- Cold Painted - This is term applied to so-called "Vienna bronzes" manufactured in that city starting in late part of the 19th century, and it continued in the early 20th century, but was also used by sculptors working in other areas of Europe at the time..
Traditionally bronzes are finished by treating them with various acids and chemicals and heats, and the patina is incorporated into the surface of the piece.
A cold-painted bronze is decorated with oil paints. The color was not fired, hence the term "cold painted". Reputedly the painting was carried out mainly by women working at home, a typical cottage industry.
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