Impressive pair of Blackamoor statues in the Manner of Franz Bergman. One middle eastern male with stringed instrument and yellow dressed standing on Persian carpet footed base and one female figural. Both cold painted on metal and very attractive. Late 19th century or early 20th century Austrian..... No stamps located. Franz Xaver Bergmann 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 objets d'art. Measuring approx approx 21" tall. Some consistent wear and losses consistent with age. ca. 1890-1910.