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Carl Kauba, Bookworm & Art Connoisseur, a Pair of Bronze Sculptures, circa 1910

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Both sculptures are signed ‘C. Kauba’ on the plinth. Dimensions: 9.75” high x 3.75” deep x 3.5” wide Dark brown patina. Original marble pedestals. Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1886 – 1922) was the son of an Austrian Shoemaker, born in 1865. He began his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna with professor Laufenberg, Carl Waschmann and Stefan Schwartz; and beginning 1886, he spent 2 years in Paris studying sculpture. Kauba was part of the 19th century tradition of polychrome bronze sculpture, using several types of patinas on a single statue. His Western polychrome bronze subjects are highly sought after, although it is highly debatable that he ever visited America. His sculptures appear to have been copied from period photos. (Certain anomalies such as shod horses ridden by American Indians would suggest this). In particular, Kauba made numerous animal bronzes and Indian depictions. These then came mostly to the United States. In 1897, he presented in the Vienna Künstlerhaus the bust of Pallas in red and yellow bronze. Kauba also worked under the name of T. Curts, and Karl Thenn -- quite possibly for copyright reasons in Vienna, as he worked for more than one foundry. Thus, it is quite normal to find identical sculptures with any of these signatures. Kauba's intricate bronzes, imported to the United States between 1895 and 1912, were cast at the Roman Bronze Works and Gorham Foundry.
  • Creator:
    Carl Kauba (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Romantic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine the photos attentively, as they are an integral part of the item description. Send message to this seller to request more details or discuss price.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2819314013402

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