Gold patinated bronze
Austria, circa 1900
Designed by Carl Kauba (1865-1922) – Viennese sculptor
Signed ‘C. Kauba’ on the plinth
Very detailed bronze work
Mounted on a black and white marble base
Height: 19 cm
Good condition

This elaborately cast bronze was designed by the famous Austrian sculptor Carl Kauba, who created many designs for the bronze foundry Bergmann. The sculpture depicts an Austrian soldier in full uniform, holding his rifle in both hands. The incredibly fine rendering of the many small details of the uniform is fascinating!



The figure is in good condition with light signs of age and wear; the riding crop is bent. The height without the base plate is 19 cm.



Carl Kauba (1865-1922)

The Austrian sculptor Carl Kauba attended the Viennese Academy of Fine Arts, where he was taught by Laufenberg, Waschmann and Schwartz. He later continued his education in Paris. Kauba’s polychrome, very detailed and realistic sculptures make him one of the leading ‘Viennese bronze’ artists. Fascinated by the adventure novels by the German author Karl May (1842-1912), his expressive illustrations mostly show Wild West motifs, like cowboys and Native Americans. His representation of American Indian headdresses, weapons and costumes were rendered with great attention to detail. There is no evidence that Kauba himself has ever been to America. Carl Kauba personally directed the casting of his clay models. Most bronzes from the years 1895 to 1912 were produced for the U.S. market, where they were offered in New York until the 1950s. Today collectors rank Kauba in the same league as Frederic Remington (1961-1909) and Charles Russell (1864-1926), the great portrayers of the American West. (tfa)

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