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Period: Early 20th Century
Creator: Carl Kauba
Antique 20th Century Gilt Bronze Butterfly By Carl Kauba (1865-1922)
By Carl Kauba
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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...
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Austrian Cold Painted Figure of an American Indian, by Carl Kauba (1865-1922)
By Carl Kauba
Located in Petaluma, CA
This highly detailed casting of an American Indian was done by one of the noted artists of the old American West, Carl Kauba. The figure also shows off Kauba's attention to detail ...
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American Other Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze of an American Indian, signed Kauba, Austrian (1865-1922)
By Carl Kauba
Located in Petaluma, CA
This exceptional bronze casting of an American Standing Indian with his rifle was done by the noted Austrian artist Carl Kauba (1865-1922). Known primarily for his finely detailed b...
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Austrian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Austrian Bronze, American Indian on Rock, signed Kauba, ca. 1910
By Carl Kauba
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a fine example of the work of one of the most respected artists of the turn of the century Carl Kauba, Austrian (1865-1922). He specialized in sculpting American Indians, bu...
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Austrian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cowboy with Lasso on Horse, Viennese Bronze Figure by Carl Kauba, Around 1920
By Carl Kauba
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent piece of Viennese Bronze Art around 1920
Cowboy in typical work clothes - shirt, baggy pants, bandana and cowboy hat - on bucking horse, holding...
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Austrian Other Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Carl Kauba, Frightened by the Frog, Viennese Bronze Sculpture, circa 1915
By Carl Kauba
Located in New York, NY
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...
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Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture Austrian Carl Kauba Rodeo Cowboy Marble, circa 1900
By Carl Kauba
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Early 20th century bronze on Marble slab sculpture of a bronco rodeo cowboy on horse by Austrian artist Carl Kauba. Weighing a heavy 18 pounds with a solid marble base, Kauba has amazing intricate detail from the reins to the cowboys face and horses hoofs.
Carl Kauba (1865-1922)
Carl Kauba 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 Native American Indians, Cavalrymen, 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.
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...
Category
Austrian Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Nubian Dancer by Carl Kauba
By Carl Kauba
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exemplary of Art Nouveau elegance, the sensuous female form is the focus of this Viennese bronze by Austrian sculptor Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922). The intricately detailed bronze captures the supple form of an exotic Nubian dancer in a true representation of the era’s predominant aesthetic. Both classical and evocative, the nude figure is adorned by an array of bronze jewelry, including a stunning golden belt...
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Austrian Aesthetic Movement Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Fine Early 20th Century Bronze of an Indian Chief on Horseback by Carl Kauba
By Carl Kauba
Located in New York, NY
A very fine early 20th century Austrian bronze of an Indian Chief on Horseback by Carl Kauba.
Carl Kauba
The Native American in full wa...
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Austrian Belle Époque Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Bronze Indian Group, Carl Kauba (1865-1922)
By Carl Kauba
Located in New York, NY
Austrian bronze Indian group. Signed Carl Kauba.
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Austrian Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Patinated Bronze Figure of a Native American Scout by Carl Kauba, circa 1910
By Carl Kauba
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
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...
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Austrian Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Figure of a Native American Scout with Rifle by Carl Kauba, circa 1910
By Carl Kauba
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
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...
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Austrian Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Carl Kauba, Bookworm & Art Connoisseur, a Pair of Bronze Sculptures, circa 1910
By Carl Kauba
Located in New York, NY
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 – ...
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Austrian Romantic Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Indian Scout, Bronze by Carl Kauba
By Carl Kauba
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage patinated bronze sculpture is signed Carl Kauba & dates from the early 20th century. It is of an American Indian, wonderfully costumed in a deerskin garment & positioned...
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Bronze
Carl Kauba Bronze Sculpture / Paperweight of a Cancan Dancing Lady Vienna
By Carl Kauba
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Antique Vienna bronze cancan dancer
Gilt bronze figurine / Sculpture of a dancing lady by famous bronze sculptor Carl Kauba (1865-1922); Signed: C. Kauba...
Category
Austrian Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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Carl Kauba 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 has been 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 and in Paris in 1886 to further study.
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Carl Kauba, Austrian (1865 - 1922)
Carl Kauba 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 has been 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 and in Paris in 1886 to further study.
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