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Austrian Bronze Arab Warrior with Sword
| Categories | Middle East / Africa |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Franz Bergmann |
| Origin | Austria |
| Date or Era | circa 1910 |
| Measuring | 10” x 9 ¼” x 7 ¼” high |
Depicted is an Arab man inspecting a large sword. At his feet on the carpet are a gun and another sword. Next to him are a table (inkwell missing insert), books, and a hookah. The base is made of black marble and has a pen channel in the front.
This piece was designed by Anton Chotka (active 1875-1925). The set is an example of a popular production in Austria early in the 20th century, when Franz Xavier Bergman (1861 -1936) opened a foundry in Vienna. Anton Chotka was one of the prominent artists who worked for Bergman.
Sold for $561 in September 2023
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