Vendeur d'armes
Signée; "Nam Greb"
Lot offered for sale by Empire, Montréal at the auction event "VENTE DE SUCCESSION / ESTATE AUCTION" held on Mon, Aug 8, 2022.
Lot 50
Lot 50
Estimate: CAD $800 - $1,000
Realised: CAD $500
Realised: CAD $500
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861 - 1936, école autrichienne), Vendeur d'armes, sculpture en bronze, signée
"Nam Greb". 10 cm de haut, 15 cm de large, 10 cm de profondeur. NOTE: Bergmann était connu pour son travail détaillé et coloré. Il signait soit avec la lettre "B" dans un cartouche en forme d'urne, soit avec "Nam Greb" (Bergman à l'envers). Ces marques étaient utilisées pour déguiser son identité sur des œuvres érotiques.
Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861 - 1936, Austrian School), Weapons vendor, bronze sculpture, signed "Nam Greb". 4" tall, 6" wide, 4" deep. NOTE: Bergmann was noted for his detailed and colorful work. He signed with either a letter 'B' in an urn-shaped cartouche or 'Nam Greb' – 'Bergman' in reverse. These marks were used to disguise his identity on erotic works.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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