Antique African Bronze Sao Cavalier Statue

A Vienna Oriental manner cold painted cast bronze and natural materials figural group. The figural group depicts a scene with two arguing Arab boys, one sits on a wagon drawn by a donkey, made in the manner of Franz Xavier Bergman, Austrian, 1861 to 1936. Unmarked. Franz Xavier Bergman was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold painted bronzes, Oriental, erotic, and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objets dart...

A Vienna Oriental manner cold painted cast bronze and natural materials figural group. The figural group depicts a scene with two arguing Arab boys, one sits on a wagon drawn by a donkey, made in the manner of Franz Xavier Bergman, Austrian, 1861 to 1936. Unmarked. Franz Xavier Bergman was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold painted bronzes, Oriental, erotic, and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objets dart...

Jean Jules B. Salmson, A patinated bronze sculpture of William Shakespeare, 19th Century. Very rare sculpture of the famous William Shakespeare. A perfect fit for any library or gen...

A realistic German bronze bust of William Shakespeare by Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck and Sohn foundry, circa 1890 Very fine quality bust, nice patination. Would look great in a library or a gentlemans office. Signed on the back. Measures: 14" high x 10" wide x 5" deep Good condition. Ready to place. Minor wear consist with age and use. Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck was a foundry located in Berlin, Germany, that operated from 1851 until 1926. During the 75-year period when the foundry was in operation it was one of the most important foundries in Germany and was known for producing high quality bronze castings. The Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck foundry opened for business in 1851[2] in Berlin, Germany, under the leadership of its founder, Carl Gustav Hermann Gladenbeck. It was one of the most important foundries in Germany, known for high quality bronze castings. The foundry cast many of the best known bronze sculptures created by German artists in the mid-late 19th century and early 20th century. In addition to serving the usually modest casting requirements of German sculptors, the foundry was also capable of casting large-scale bronze statues. In 1913 the Gladenbeck foundry cast the monumental Confederate Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. In 1910, Gladenbeck cast theT hree Dancing Maidens Untermyer fountain by sculptor Walter Schott. The fountain is located in Conservatory Garden, Central Park, New York. The sculpture – situated on a limestone plinth...