Any ideas on who made this bust? It looks like from the Franz Bergman era but I dunnno.

It has no markings that I can see.

 

no markings that I can see. thanks

 

What is its height please? Also, is the base screw-fixed to the bust/figure? Its a nice piece. Don't attempt to clean it!

 

It is beautiful, sunday. It is most likely the same era, and could even be Viennese.

 

Ritzy 34.5" tall and 14" wide

 

A monumental beauty!

James.

 

Here it is, missing a feather, but gaining a mate!
https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/d...rench-orientalist-antique-busts/id-f_6060243/

James.

 

Have found a few examples. Seems there are both bronze and spelter versions...

Christies:
A PAIR OF FRENCH PATINATED SPELTER ORIENTALIST BUSTS (christies.com)

Oregon Auction House (scroll down):

Auction & Retail Estate Antiques, Jewelry, etc. (oregonauctionhouse.com)

Note that it states: "This original sculpture is shown in "Encyclopedia Bronzes, Sculptors & Founders" Vol. 4, p. 1203."

A few at liveauctioneers (scroll through):

Search "orientalist bust" (liveauctioneers.com)

 

Not sure if the info is definitive....

"After Louis Hottot, French (1834-1905)"

After: Louis Hottot, French (1834 - 1905) Polychrome - Dec 20, 2017 | Kodner Galleries Inc. in FL (liveauctioneers.com)

 

Wow. That’s a big price for spelter.

 

JMHO. sell it asap. be happy when someone doesn't want to inspect before buying, ask 5000 $ and discuss .
as usual Christie's is completely wrong with their prize, these were made in France at least till the 1960s; the prize is their name.
about the Florida one - if you want to buy "Shipping: Third party. (estimate $800-$1200)" then you have too much money.

here an offer in one of the big "antique" centers near Paris.
https://www.marchebiron.com/notre-s...ule-polychrome-d-apres-louis-hottot-1834-1905
when the daily idiot that bought them for 5800 € or a bit reduction to make him happy for 5000 € "only" and is out of the door, there's already the next pair standing there as fresh and crisp as a beautiful spring morning in Paris.

so, BUYBUYBUY and visit Paris...

 

Just wanted to revisit this to thank Fid and Brad for very astute comments and research. Fid is right on about the price discrepancies. They dont seem to be all that rare and a recent one sold for a lot less than the 5800 or whatever at Christies, i think it was $500 but cant recall.

How did you know they were still making those in the 1960s? I couldnt figure it out just from google.