Cold-painted bronze metamorphic sculpture, Owl Enclosing Figure, signed in cast Nam Greb (Franz Xaver Bergman, Austrian, 1861-1936), modeled as an owl with inset eyes standing atop stacked books, opens to reveal a female nude figure, with additional numbered mark in cast, approx 7.5"h, 4.5"w, 3.5"d, 4.5lbs **Provenance: Property from a distinguished private collection**

09/08/2026: In my opinion regarding LOT : 3052- Please note I am not an expert on such works, the figural group stand sturdy and appear overall intact, a UV light examination is unremarkable, revealing only adhesive around the owls eyes, I am unsure if the eyes are original, the inner catch pin operates, but could use adjustment, otherwise, I observe only some tonal variation, patination, rubs, minor nicks and general wear as commensurate with age, display and use, additional engraved writing and possible date (1913?) is as pictured, the piece presents well exhibiting light wear and minor loss commensurate with age, display and use 

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