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Franz Bergman (1861-1936) Elephant Rider Bronze Inkwell

Sold for $550 at Akiba Galleries on Jul 14, 2026.

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Franz Bergman (1861-1936) Elephant Rider Bronze Inkwell Late 19th Century, Austria Finely cast cold-painted bronze inkwell rider atop a richly caparisoned elephant, with the inkwell cleverly integrated into the sculptural design. Detailed modeling and hand-applied polychrome, while the side of the base bears the engraved "Namgreb" mark, a well-known reverse spelling of Bergman found on Viennese bronze works. "10" engraved twice inside inkwell top attached to elephant trunk.

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