The Stag Beetle, Very Rare Original Franz Xaver Bergmann Bronze Figurine, Bergman Sign Hallmarked. With Certificate of authenticity. H 0.5" x L 3" x W 2". About Artist: Franz Xaver Bergmann (or Franz Xaver Bergman) (July 27th 1861-1936) was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold-painted bronze Oriental, erotic and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Bergmann was noted for his detailed and colorful work. He signed with either a letter "B" in an urn-shaped cartouche or "Nam Greb" (Bergman' in reverse). These marks were used to disguise his identity on erotic works.