Franz Bergman (Austrian, 1861-1936), Orientalist Cold-Painted Bronze Group

Circa 1900, depicting a seated Arab holding rifle, with Persian carpet and various accoutrements, including a hinge lidded table with coffeepot, mandolin, and amphora vessel, the seat back impressed with "[amphora] B / GESCH" mark.

5 5/8 x 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.

Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

Some scattered rubbing and losses to paint and gilt; rifle with mis-shaping; some marks to underside.