Quote and value 2024 of sculptures, bronzes and lighting by Franz Xavier Bergmann

If you own a work of art by or after Franz Xavier Bergmann, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its current market value. Then, if you wish to sell your work, we'll guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and artist's value Franz Xavier Bergmann  

The artist Franz Xavier Bergmann has left in his wake a very singular body of work, drawn from the Art Nouveau repertoire. A talented smelter, he produced a number of works that were particularly prized at auction. Prices for his works are now skyrocketing under auctioneers' gavels. They are particularly prized by French and European buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €30 to €20,880, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Bergmann's works. In 2014, a bronze sculpture of Cleopatra sold for €20,880, whereas it was estimated at between €12,280 and €18,420.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of artist Franz Xavier Bergmann    

Franz Bergmann succeeded in reviving his mastery of traditional Viennese sculptural techniques: bronze, gilded bronze, to produce a large number of animal bronzes, which make up the majority of his work.

Franz Xavier Bergmann, his life and work

Franz Xavier Bergmann (1861-1936), an Austrian foundryman, became an important figure in 19th-century sculpture.

Born in Vienna, in the Austrian Empire, he inherited his father's foundry, opened a year before his birth. Franz Xavier was able to expand it, first producing bronzes using models designed by his father.

Gradually, he took on board new trends, renewing his team of sculptors to create pieces in the Art Nouveau movement.

He then developed the technique of cold painting, also known as dust painting.

The foundry's activity was interrupted during the Great Depression, and Franz Xavier's son reopened it for some time afterwards.  

Franz Xavier Bergmann's imprint on his period

Some of Bergmann's works can be seen in various European cities, but relatively few: most of his work is in private collections. His legacy to the history of 19th-century art and sculpture is considerable.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Not all Bergmann's works are signed; if they are, it's with a "B" above an urn-shaped inscription. That's why, if you think you own a work by or by Bergmann, it's essential to have it appraised and authenticated by an expert.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Franz Xavier Bergmann, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your work, as well as any relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your work of art, our specialists will also be on hand to offer you alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.