Carl Kauba, Native American with Tomahawk, Vienna Bronze, 19th Century

Dimensions Total Height: 7.5 inches Base Height: 2 inches Width: 2.75 inches Depth: 2.75 inches ABOUT This charming desk figurine in dark brown patinated Viennese bronze by the famous Austrian sculptor Karl Kaub stands out for the originality and humor of its subject matter. The author depicted with amazing subtlety a boy who jumped on one leg in fright, suddenly seeing a frog sitting on his arm. CARL KAUBA (Austrian, 1865-1922) was born August 13, 1865 in Vienna, Austria. The son of a shoemaker, Kauba chose to follow his calling into the world of art. Collectors now rank him in a class with Remington and Russell as one of the great portrayers of American Western. His subjects were typically American Indians, calvarymen, cowboys, and roughriders. In addition to his American bronzes, Kauba produced a lifetime’s worth of Austrian statuary. His work became fully appreciated on both sides of the Atlantic. Carl studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna under professor Laufenberg. Later he would study at the academies under Carl Waschmann and Stefan Schwartz. Next, he went to Paris in 1886 to further study before he set off for the U.S. In fact, some debate still remains as to whether Kauba ever visited the U.S. Kauba’s fascination with the West was fired by the stories of the German writer, Carl May, whose tales of Western adventure were well known throughout Europe. Most authorities feel that he was about twenty-five years old when he traveled widely throughout the American West. He then returned to Austria with voluminous notes, sketches, and several models of Western sculpture...

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 – ...

Probably Italian, 19th Century patinated bronze candlestick in form of a dancing Fawn holding a candle-vessel in his hands, on its original wood base.

Marked on the base bottom with initial "B" in an urn-shaped cartouche (for “Bergmann”). Dimensions: Height: 3.63 inches (9.07cm) Length: 4.75 inches (11.87cm) Width: 2.63 inc...

The training horse has moving legs, circa 1900. Noted for his detailed and colorful work, Bergman was signing his creations with either a "B" in an urn-shaped cartouche, or "Nam Greb" - for "Bergman" in reverse (these marks used to disguise his identity on the erotic works). They are also often inscribed ‘Geschutzt’, which refers to the model/design being ‘registered’ or copyrighted; or not marked at all, especially if the pieces are miniatures. Dimensions: Height 2.5 inches (6.25cm) Width 1.13 inches (2.8cm) Depth 3.38 inches (8.45cm) Franz Xavier Bergmann...

Noted for his detailed and colorful work, Bergman was signing his creations with either a "B" in an urn-shaped cartouche, or "Nam Greb" for "Bergman" in reverse (these marks used to disguise his identity on the erotic works). They are also often inscribed ‘Geschutzt’, which refers to the model/design being ‘registered’ or copyrighted; or not marked at all, especially if the pieces are miniatures, circa 1900. Dimensions: Height 0.88 inches (2.2 cm) Width 0.94 inches (2.4 cm) Depth 2.07 inches (5.2 cm) Franz Xavier Bergmann...

Austrian (19/20th Cent) bronze figure of a Native American with rifle riding on horse (signed C. KAUBA)

A fine patinated bronze figure of a Native American scout with rifle, by Carl Kauba. Austrian, circa 1910. Signed in the cast 'Carl Kauba'. The figure cast as an American...

A fine patinated bronze figure of a Native American scout by Carl Kauba. Austrian, circa 1910. Signed in the cast 'Carl Kauba'. The figure cast as an American Native scou...

Pair of patinated bronze Native American figures after Kauba Austrian, Early 20th Century Brave figure: Height 31cm, width 16cm, depth 19cm Chieftain figure: Height 28cm, width 16cm, depth 14cm This pair of cold-painted and patinated bronze figures were made by Alfonzo Titze, cast from models by Carl Kauba (1865-1922), who was a removed Austrian artist particularly known for his patinated bronze depictions of the Wild West. The bronzes portray a pair of Native Americans, each one standing on a rough-hewn deep red marble base. The first figure portrays a Native American warrior, called a brave. Leaning forward his mouth is open as if he is shouting. A small feather headdress ornaments the figure's head. Vibrant red frills are decorating parts of the trousers and shirt, an animal fur boa, as well as a yellow, blue, and white scarf covering his body. The chieftain who is portrayed in the second figure is wearing traditional Native American clothing...

Wonderful and rare original Carl Kauba (1865-1922) gilt bronze of a Lady with sword and law book titled "Justitia" Signed: C Kauba and Geschutzt 4889. Height: 10.7 Inches with marble plinth. 5 inches wide Condition: No issues AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an exclusive curated collection of Fine Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our inventory represents time-tested investment quality items with everlasting decorative beauty. We look forward to your business and appreciate any reasonable offers. All of our curated items are vetted and guaranteed authentic and as described. Avantiques only deals in original antiques and never reproductions. We stand behind our treasures with a full money back return if the items are not as described. Carl Kauba. This Austrian sculptor was born in Vienna in 1865. His teachers were Karl Waschmann (1848-1905), known for his ivory sculptures and portrait plaquettes of contemporary celebrities, and Stefan Schwartz (1851-1924), who exhibited in Paris, including the Exposition Universelle of 1900 where he won a Gold Medal. Kauba's intricate bronzes, imported to the United States between 1895 and 1912, were cast at the Roman Bronze Works. Kauba was part of the nineteenth-century tradition of polychrome bronze sculpture. There were several types of patinas on a single statue: he could render the color of buckskin, variously tinted shirts, blankets, feathers, as well as beaded moccasins. Reportedly, Kauba came to America around 1886. Inspired by the Western tales of German author Karl May...

A early 20th Century metamorphic painted gilt bronze butterfly by Austrian maker Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922), modelled as a butterfly perched on a foliate base, opening to reveal a nude...