Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2579BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 14, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Two Franz Bergman Cold-painted Bronze Figures, late 19th/early 20th century, each bearing B within vase mark, a boy standing beside a donkey, adjusting its reins and saddle, ht. 5 1/4 in.; and a rectangular carpet with one corner turned back slightly, 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
one stirrup strap bent slightly inward, showing small fatique crack. paint likely retouched.
both donkey and boy bearing B within vase mark.