Vienna Bronze - Couple Satyr and Virgin - 2 piece Bergmann

Erotic Vienna Bronze – Couple Satyr and Virgin - Franz Xaver Bergmann - Stamped

This captivating Erotic Nude Art bronze, titled Couple Satyr and Virgin, is among the most alluring examples of Vienna Bronze Miniatures by the master sculptor Franz Xaver Bergmann. The sculpture, designed as a two-piece composition, captures a scene of irresistible sensual tension — a young woman leaning delicately on a pedestal as a mischievous Satyr reaches toward her. The figures seem frozen in a moment between curiosity and surrender, playfulness and restraint. The polished bronze surfaces shimmer with life, revealing Bergmann’s extraordinary talent for shaping both emotion and anatomy. Every line and gesture speaks of a secret dialogue between purity and desire, creating a timeless vision of mythological passion.

Between myth and sensuality

The subject of this Faun Statue reaches deep into classical mythology, where the Faun or Satyr symbolizes untamed nature and unrestrained desire. In this sculpture, Bergmann merges mythological imagination with human sensuality, turning the scene into a meditation on innocence confronted by temptation. The composition is refined and balanced — the maiden’s smooth, youthful body contrasts with the vigorous physique and textured fur of the half-human, half-goat Devil Sculpture. The interplay of light across the bronze surfaces brings both figures to life, animating their encounter with palpable energy. Through this harmony of form and emotion, Bergmann demonstrates his mastery in transforming the mythic and the erotic into an enduring work of beauty.

Franz Xaver Bergmann – the master of Vienna’s bronze tradition

Franz Xaver Bergmann was born on July 27, 1861, in Vienna, into a family already steeped in the craft of metalwork. His father, Franz Bergmann Sr., founded a small bronze foundry in the Austrian capital, where the young artist absorbed both the technical precision and artistic passion that would define his career. After completing his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Bergmann took over the family workshop and revolutionized the production of Vienna Bronze Miniatures. His works embraced an extraordinary range of themes, from exotic Persian Art, Bedouin Art, and Egyptian Art to fantastical mythological subjects and intimate Sexy Statue compositions. When he died in Vienna on January 1, 1936, he left behind a legacy that merged imagination, sensuality, and unparalleled craftsmanship — a legacy that continues to resonate today.

The symbolism of desire and humanity

The Couple Satyr and Virgin is more than an Erotic Nude Art piece; it is an allegory of human nature itself. The Satyr, often seen as a Devil Statue or Devil Art figure, represents instinct, passion, and the wild forces that dwell beneath civilization’s surface. The maiden, graceful and contemplative, embodies innocence, reason, and the quiet strength of purity. Together, they form a visual and emotional duality — the eternal struggle between desire and restraint, nature and culture. Bergmann’s treatment of this theme is both sensual and psychological, suggesting that these opposing energies coexist within every human being. The result is a work that seduces not only the eye but also the mind.

Technical mastery and sensual detail

This Nude Statue reveals Bergmann’s remarkable command of bronze as a medium. Each figure is cast with immaculate precision, capturing the suppleness of skin, the delicate contours of the female form, and the muscular vitality of the Faun. The contrast between the two surfaces — the smooth polish of the woman’s body and the rough texture of the creature’s fur — demonstrates his understanding of tactile realism. The separate bases allow for spatial dynamism, transforming the scene into a theatrical tableau. Every detail, from the maiden’s serene expression to the playful movement of the Satyr’s arms, reveals Bergmann’s deep commitment to narrative sculpture. His work fuses craftsmanship with emotional intensity, elevating eroticism into refined artistic expression.

Legacy and collections around the world

Today, original Vienna Bronze Miniatures by Franz Xaver Bergmann can be admired in the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) in Vienna, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and in prestigious private collections throughout Europe and the United States. Collectors prize his mythological and Devil Sculpture works such as Couple Satyr and Virgin for their balance of elegance, sensuality, and playful irony. These bronzes capture the fascination of an age drawn to the mystical, the erotic, and the eternal dialogue between man and his desires. This sculpture remains a vivid testament to Bergmann’s genius — a masterwork that continues to enchant with its perfect harmony of form, myth, and emotion.

 

Width: 15 cm

Height: 15 cm

Depth:  7 cm

Weight: 0,8 kg

100% Bronze