Description: Antique Rare Vienna Cold Hand Painted Miniature Bronze Elephant Figure Previously owned, but kept behind glass since purchase. Since 1850, Fritz Bermann's Vienna Bronzes have been cast using traditional methods and have been lovingly painted by hand. Nineteenth century artists created nearly 10,000 models.New editions are produced regularly to assure interested buyers a varied assortment. The registered company hallmark on every figure guarantees that it is genuine. The company's customers are art lovers and collectors - people who enjoy giving and owning beautiful items and who appreciate the tradition of "Wiener Werkstätten".Steeped in HistoryBERMANN Mathias founded the manufactory in the year 1850 in Hernals near Vienna at his own home in Veronikagasse 16. He began with the production of metal decoration for pipes and started to mould, chase and to colour animal figures made of bronze. During the World Exhibition in the year 1873 a certificate of recognition for his products was given to him (by the Austrian government).BERMANN Franz expanded the production by Art Nouveau objects, seals and Parforce groups.BERMANN Fritz, graduated at the Vienna Art Polytechnic Institute and took over the company in 1927. He had innumerable models being created in cooperation with Viennese sculptors and modelers. Under his management there were also produced lighting accessories. The models survived undamaged World War II in the cellar of his house which had been completely destroyed. He continued the production during the economic crisis of the twenties. In addition, the collection of Vienna Bronzes was expanded through the purchase of Rogner Company’s models. After Fritz Bermann´s death in the year 1967, his wife Herta Bermann continued his work and had an art foundry being constructed in the backyard. In the year 1984 she made her first license agreement with company Warne from London to add the world-known Beatrix Potter figurines to her production. Rider figurines of the famous Spanish Horse Riding School in Vienna (Lipizzaner - horses) were made as well as the famous animal bands were called into life.Helga Bohatschek-BERMANN, led the manufactory from 1973 -1988. During this time the company was awarded with the Austrian State Coat of Arms (6.3.1979).Ing. Ernst HRABALEK acquired the company after Ms. Bohatschek-BERMANN ´s deserved retirement. He managed the company Fritz Bermann until the year 1990.Alfred KIRSCHNER has been owning and managing the company Fritz BERMANN since the year 1991 respecting the traditional production of the Bermann dynasty. FRITZ BERMANN employs academic painters as well as a graduate of the University for Applied Art, Mr. Jiranek. He creates further models for the production of Vienna Bronzes focusing on quality and detail.
Price: 75 USD
Location: Plano, Texas
End Time: 2024-11-09T20:28:10.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Animal Class: Elephant
Material: Bronze
Country/Region of Manufacture: Austria
