Carl (1865) Kauba Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Carl (1865) Kauba Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 10, 2026
Carl Kauba Bronze Sculpture of a Native American Warrior
Est: $700 - $900
Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922). Bronze sculpture of a Native American warrior on a rearing horse. The work is finished with a multi-toned brown patina and is mounted on an integral rocky bronze base. The base is incised with the signature C Kauba. The underside of the sculpture reveals a hollow-cast construction with two mounting bolts and washers. 16.5" H x 10.5" W x 7" D. Location: 20D
Willow Auction House
Sep. 09, 2026
Carl Kauba (1865-1922) bronze figure, boy with crab on a turned marble base 7cm wide 18cm high
Est: £200 - £300
Carl Kauba (1865-1922) bronze figure, boy with crab on a turned marble base 7cm wide 18cm high
Mallams
Aug. 29, 2026
Carl Kauba, Austria / United States (1865-1922), Chief on Horseback, bronze
Est: $400 - $500
Carl Kauba Austria / United States, (1865-1922) Chief on Horseback bronze signed at the base
Link Auction Galleries
Aug. 20, 2026
CARL KAUBA (AUSTRIAN, 1865–1922), A PATINATED BRONZE MODEL OF A HUNTING DOG STALKING A GAME BIRD
Est: £800 - £1,200
CARL KAUBA (AUSTRIAN, 1865–1922), A PATINATED BRONZE MODEL OF A HUNTING DOG STALKING A GAME BIRD signed C. Kauba, raised on a rectangular rouge marble base. 21cm long overall
Elstob Auctioneers
Aug. 08, 2026
Vintage Carl Kauba (1865-1922) Bronze Statue
Est: $100 - $1,000
Vintage Carl Kauba (1865-1922) Bronze Statue "Native American Scout". Signed on side of rock, copyright engraved on front. Some signs of age and wear, otherwise in good condiiton. Measures approx 6 1/2" tall, 6 1/2" wide and 9" long 20A
Joshua Kodner
Jul. 25, 2026
CARL KAUBA BRONZE SCULPTURE, "INDIAN EYES"
Est: $200 - $400
Carl Kauba (Austria/US, 1865-1922) bronze sculpture, "indian Eyes" (aka The Lookout), signed in casting, bronze is 5.5"h x 8.25"l x 4"w, mounted on black marble base, base is 12 x 8.25 x 2" (rather heavy...)
Wickliff & Associates Auctioneers, Inc.
Jul. 19, 2026
Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1895-1922) Native American Bronze Sculpture
Est: $200 - $800
This bronze sculpture by Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1895-1922) depicts a Native American figure in a scouting pose. The figure is rendered crouching behind a rocky formation, shielding his eyes with his right hand while holding a bow in his left. Details include a quiver of arrows slung over the figure's back and a single feather in his hair. The piece is cast in bronze with a dark brown patina and is mounted on an oval, reddish-brown variegated marble plinth. The sculpture bears the incised signature C Kauba on the right back side of the rocky base. The underside of the marble base is finished with brown felt. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 8.25"W x 9.00"H Weight: 17.00 lb 7.30oz
Lion and Unicorn
Jul. 16, 2026
Carl Kauba (1865-1922), Pair of Figural Bookends
Est: $300 - $500
bronze on marble bases, each signed, 7 3/4 x 8 x 6 1/4 in.
Abell Auction
Jul. 15, 2026
The Indian Chief Bronze Sculpture after Carl Kauba
Est: $400 - $800
After Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922), patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Native American chief standing in ceremonial attire and feathered headdress while holding a rifle. The figure is raised upon a naturalistic base and mounted on a circular variegated green marble plinth. The sculpture exhibits detailed modeling throughout and bears an incised "C. Kauba" signature near the lower edge along with a foundry seal. Dimensions: 26.5 X 12 X 11 in. Condition: Good overall vintage condition with typical age-related surface wear and patina. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping Information: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house packing or shipping services. As a courtesy, we are pleased to refer trusted third-party shipping providers for buyer convenience. Buyers are encouraged to contact shippers directly to obtain packing quotes, shipping rates, insurance options, and estimated transit times. Additional local, domestic, and international shipper referrals may be available upon request. Parcel Shipping Providers: First Class Shipping Center, 11700 NW 41st Street, Coral Springs, FL. Phone (754) 800-7674. Email 1shippingcenter@gmail.com. Mr. Ship Pro, 7838 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (305) 783-9504. Email roberto@mrshippro.com. The UPS Store #2881, 11110 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (954) 572-4004. Email store2881@theupsstore.com. Freight & Large Item Shipping / Local Florida Delivery: Available through independent providers. Please contact info@hillauctiongallery.com for referrals based on item size, location, and delivery requirements.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jul. 11, 2026
Carl Kauba Shooting Up Bronze
Est: $500 - $750
Title is Shooting Up. 20 7/8" by 16" by 11". Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922) was active/lived in Austria, United States. Carl Kauba is known for Sculpture-western figure, Native American. 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, he traveled to the West and made sketches and models. Critics, however, pointed out inaccuracies of costume and other details. For instance, the guns that his "mid-nineteenth-century" figures use are models produced after 1898. Apparently he did all of his works back in Vienna. Besides the variety of color, Kauba's bronzes show a great range of textures and his style is highly naturalistic. The sculptor loved ornament, some of which he rendered with coiled wire for reins, rope and feathers in headdresses. He successfully rendered figures in motion and often executed compositions with more than one figure. Berman (1974) illustrates non-Western subjects by Kaula, such as the pendants Where? and There (ca. 1910), a seated Scottish couple, impressive in the expressions and the details on patterned fabrics of both sitters. Another genre piece is Buster Brown, ca. 1910, and Nude on Vase shows Kauba's versatility even further. The smooth skin contrasts with the stylistic, plant-like vase.
Davis Brothers Auction
Jul. 11, 2026
Carl Kauba Indian Warrior Bronze
Est: $200 - $300
Title is Indian Warrior. 13 1/2" by 12 1/4" by 6". Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922) was active/lived in Austria, United States. Carl Kauba is known for Sculpture-western figure, Native American. 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, he traveled to the West and made sketches and models. Critics, however, pointed out inaccuracies of costume and other details. For instance, the guns that his "mid-nineteenth-century" figures use are models produced after 1898. Apparently he did all of his works back in Vienna. Besides the variety of color, Kauba's bronzes show a great range of textures and his style is highly naturalistic. The sculptor loved ornament, some of which he rendered with coiled wire for reins, rope and feathers in headdresses. He successfully rendered figures in motion and often executed compositions with more than one figure. Berman (1974) illustrates non-Western subjects by Kaula, such as the pendants Where? and There (ca. 1910), a seated Scottish couple, impressive in the expressions and the details on patterned fabrics of both sitters. Another genre piece is Buster Brown, ca. 1910, and Nude on Vase shows Kauba's versatility even further. The smooth skin contrasts with the stylistic, plant-like vase.
Davis Brothers Auction
Jul. 11, 2026
Carl Kauba Chief White Cloud Bronze
Est: $200 - $300
Title is Chief White Cloud. 13 1/4" by 10" by 5 1/2" Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922) was active/lived in Austria, United States. Carl Kauba is known for Sculpture-western figure, Native American. 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, he traveled to the West and made sketches and models. Critics, however, pointed out inaccuracies of costume and other details. For instance, the guns that his "mid-nineteenth-century" figures use are models produced after 1898. Apparently he did all of his works back in Vienna. Besides the variety of color, Kauba's bronzes show a great range of textures and his style is highly naturalistic. The sculptor loved ornament, some of which he rendered with coiled wire for reins, rope and feathers in headdresses. He successfully rendered figures in motion and often executed compositions with more than one figure. Berman (1974) illustrates non-Western subjects by Kaula, such as the pendants Where? and There (ca. 1910), a seated Scottish couple, impressive in the expressions and the details on patterned fabrics of both sitters. Another genre piece is Buster Brown, ca. 1910, and Nude on Vase shows Kauba's versatility even further. The smooth skin contrasts with the stylistic, plant-like vase.
Davis Brothers Auction
Jul. 11, 2026
Carl Kauba War Bronze
Est: $200 - $300
Title is War. 13 1/4" by 6 1/8" by 6". Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922) was active/lived in Austria, United States. Carl Kauba is known for Sculpture-western figure, Native American. 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, he traveled to the West and made sketches and models. Critics, however, pointed out inaccuracies of costume and other details. For instance, the guns that his "mid-nineteenth-century" figures use are models produced after 1898. Apparently he did all of his works back in Vienna. Besides the variety of color, Kauba's bronzes show a great range of textures and his style is highly naturalistic. The sculptor loved ornament, some of which he rendered with coiled wire for reins, rope and feathers in headdresses. He successfully rendered figures in motion and often executed compositions with more than one figure. Berman (1974) illustrates non-Western subjects by Kaula, such as the pendants Where? and There (ca. 1910), a seated Scottish couple, impressive in the expressions and the details on patterned fabrics of both sitters. Another genre piece is Buster Brown, ca. 1910, and Nude on Vase shows Kauba's versatility even further. The smooth skin contrasts with the stylistic, plant-like vase.
Davis Brothers Auction
Jul. 11, 2026
Carl Kauba Peace Bronze
Est: $200 - $300
Title is Peace. 14" by 5 3/4" by 5 3/4". Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922) was active/lived in Austria, United States. Carl Kauba is known for Sculpture-western figure, Native American. 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, he traveled to the West and made sketches and models. Critics, however, pointed out inaccuracies of costume and other details. For instance, the guns that his "mid-nineteenth-century" figures use are models produced after 1898. Apparently he did all of his works back in Vienna. Besides the variety of color, Kauba's bronzes show a great range of textures and his style is highly naturalistic. The sculptor loved ornament, some of which he rendered with coiled wire for reins, rope and feathers in headdresses. He successfully rendered figures in motion and often executed compositions with more than one figure. Berman (1974) illustrates non-Western subjects by Kaula, such as the pendants Where? and There (ca. 1910), a seated Scottish couple, impressive in the expressions and the details on patterned fabrics of both sitters. Another genre piece is Buster Brown, ca. 1910, and Nude on Vase shows Kauba's versatility even further. The smooth skin contrasts with the stylistic, plant-like vase.
Davis Brothers Auction
Jun. 30, 2026
Attributed to Carl Kauba (1865-1922), Indian Scout with Canoe
Est: $500 - $700
Attributed to Carl Kauba (1865-1922) Indian Scout with Canoe Patinated bronze Unsigned; impressed with Bergmann 'bottle B' foundry mark and: 3605 / GESCHUTZT
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 30, 2026
Carl Kauba (1865-1922), Indian Chief on horseback
Est: $600 - $800
Carl Kauba (1865-1922) Indian Chief on horseback Patinated and cold-painted bronze Signed in the casting: CKauba; foundry impression: AAA / WESTERN FOUNDERS; further impressed indistinctly
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 30, 2026
Carl Kauba (1865-1922), "Ready for Action"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Carl Kauba (1865-1922) "Ready for Action" Cold-painted bronze Signed in the casting: CKauba; impressed: GESCHUTZT / 5305
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 27, 2026
Carl Kauba, 1865-1922, bronze, female bust, patinated
Est: €150 - €300
Carl Kauba, 1865-1922, bronze, female bust, patinated, height 17 cm, signed on the side . German Description: Carl Kauba, 1865-1922, Bronze, Damenbüste, patiniert, H. 17 cm, seitlich signiert
Henry's Auktionshaus
Jun. 24, 2026
CARL KAUBA (AUSTRIAN, 1865-1922) A LARGE COLD PAINTED BRONZE FIGURAL GROUP OF NATIVE AMERICAN WARRIORS ON HORSEBACK
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
CARL KAUBA (AUSTRIAN, 1865-1922) A LARGE COLD PAINTED BRONZE FIGURAL GROUP OF NATIVE AMERICAN WARRIORS ON HORSEBACK depicting a charging band on a naturalistic base, signed to the cast, the whole mounted on a rectangular marble plinth. (70cm wide)
Hutchinson Scott Limited
Jun. 21, 2026
Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922), Patinated-Bronze Bust of a Beauty
Est: $200 - $400
Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922), Patinated-Bronze Bust of a Beauty signed "C. Kauba" on side; raised on a breche d'alep marble base. Dimensions: 16 in. high, overall Provenance: From a Pennsylvania estate.
Locati LLC
Jun. 19, 2026
CARL KAUBA (1865-1922), ''LE TRÉSOR
Est: -
Carl Kauba (1865-1922), ''Le Trésor'', zweiteilige Bronze in Gestalt eines Mannes mit Spaten auf einem Hügel, der sich abnehmen lässt und darunter einen liegenden weiblichen Akt verbirgt, polychrom patinierte Bronze, seitlich signiert, frontal betitelt., H. 19 cm
Historia Auctionata
Jun. 19, 2026
CARL KAUBA (1865-1922), NACH, ''SCH
Est: -
Carl Kauba (1865-1922), nach, ''Schatzgräber'', zweiteilige Bronze in Gestalt eines Mannes mit Spaten auf einem Hügel, der sich abnehmen lässt und darunter einen liegenden weiblichen Akt verbirgt, polychrom patinierte Bronze, unsign., H. 19,5 cm
Historia Auctionata
Jun. 18, 2026
CARL KAUBA ZUGESCHRIEBEN: COWBOY MIT GEWEHR
Est: €500 - €1,000
Attributed to Carl Kauba Cowboy with rifle Vienna, c. 1900 bronze patinated; stone base h. 28.5 cm Vienna, c. 1900 differential taxation
Auction House im Kinsky
Jun. 11, 2026
Carl Kauba (1865-1922), ART NOUVEAU BRONZE ILLUMINATED FIGURAL SCULPTURE, C.1900
Est: $800 - $1,200
Carl Kauba (1865-1922) ART NOUVEAU BRONZE ILLUMINATED FIGURAL SCULPTURE, C.1900 signed, modelled as Bacchanalian lovers lounging together under a stylised canopy 13 x 16 x 8 in — 33 x 40.5 x 20.3 cm Estimate: $800—1,200 CAD
Waddington's
Jun. 07, 2026
Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922), Native American Chief Bronze Sculpture
Est: $800 - $1,200
Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922) Native American Chief polychromed bronze sculpture signed "C. Kauba" 24 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 6 inches
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Jun. 06, 2026
Original Carl Kauba Bronze - Native American Chief - Signed on Robe - Left Side
Est: -
Carl Kauba - 1865 - 1922. 6" High..We can bring to a shipper Beyond The Box for packing and handling at your expense tel.# 603-581-4580
Gary R. Wallace Auctioneers Inc.
May. 31, 2026
CARL KAUBA "TRUE BLUE" NATIONAL SECURITY LEAGUE WWI COMMISSIONED BRONZE SCULPTURE
Est: -
Carl Kauba (1865-1922) "True Blue" National Security League WWI Commissioned Bronze Sculpture. This sculpture was commissioned by the National Security League during World War I. Artist: Carl Kauba Title: "True Blue" Medium: Bronze Sculpture Signature Type: Signed | Weight: 7lbs | Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1064
Bradford's
May. 27, 2026
CARL KAUBA (Vienna, 1865- 1922). "Comedy and music". Patinated bronze, gilded and silvered with agate base. The sculpture of the music has restoration on the base.
Est: €800 - €1,200
CARL KAUBA (Vienna, 1865- 1922). "Comedy and music". Patinated bronze, gilded and silvered with agate base. The sculpture of the music has restoration on the base. Measurements: 25.5 x 8.5 x 8.5 x 8 cm (x2). These two allegorical sculptures, The Comedy and The Music, are fully inscribed in the production of Carl Kauba (Vienna, 1865-1922), one of the main representatives of the Viennese bronze of the beginning of the 20th century. Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and later in Paris, Kauba developed a sculptural language characterized by meticulous realism, attention to detail and refined finishes. Although he is especially known for his scenes of the Far West, in these works Kauba transfers that same technical virtuosity to allegory, endowing both figures with an elegant and expressive presence. The combined use of patinated bronze, gilt and silver, along with the agate base, reinforces their decorative and sumptuous character. Carl Kauba trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and furthered his studies in Paris in 1886. His sculptures, of great realism, detailed polychrome finish and high technical quality, are representative of early 20th century Viennese bronze, largely produced for the American market between 1895 and 1912. The music sculpture has restoration at the base.
Setdart Auction House
May. 26, 2026
KAUBA, CARL (Vienna, 1865 – Vienna, 1922): Deer
Est: Ft240,000 - Ft320,000
bronze, on a marble base, h: 34 cm, base h: 3 cm, signed lower left: Kauba, antlers restored
Nagyhazi Gallery and Auction House
May. 16, 2026
Vintage Carl Kauba (1865-1922) Bronze Statue
Est: $100 - $1,000
Vintage Carl Kauba (1865-1922) Bronze Statue "Native American Scout". Signed on side of rock, copyright engraved on front. Some signs of age and wear, otherwise in good condiiton. Measures approx 6 1/2" tall, 6 1/2" wide and 9" long 20A
Joshua Kodner
May. 16, 2026
CARL KAUBA - INDIAN IN CANOE BRONZE
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Old bronze of a Native American Indian in canoe holding a paddle above his head. Signed Kauba, mounted on marble base (couple shallow corner chips). The Indian was re-soldered onto the canoe. Size: 12.5 x 4.5 base, 8 in high. (Carl Kauba 1865-1922 was an Austrian sculptor who specialized in Western US scenes, particularly Native Americans). Note: We can ship this in-house.
Americana Auctions
Apr. 25, 2026
CARL KAUBA 'PEACE' POLYCHROMED BRONZE SCULPTURE
Est: $600 - $800
Polychromed bronze sculpture depicting a Native American Indian holding a feathered staff and pipe after Carl Kauba. Titled 'Peace'. Signed to bronze base. Mounted on a stone base. Measures 28 1/2" x 11".
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Apr. 25, 2026
CARL KAUBA 'WAR' POLYCHROMED BRONZE SCULPTURE
Est: $600 - $800
Polychromed bronze sculpture depicting a Native American Indian holding a rifle after Carl Kauba. Titled 'War'. Signed to bronze base. Mounted on a stone base. Measures 25 1/2" x 13".
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Apr. 02, 2026
A Carl Kauba bronze sculpture
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Carl Kauba (1865-1922), Austria. The small bronze sculpture, depicting a Native man crouched low over a rocky ledge, holding a rifle and gazing into the distance. Cast in dark brown patinated bronze and mounted on an oval marble base. Original signed "C Kauba," in the bronze sculpture side; other fine foundry marking front base. Circa 1910. Ht. 8, lg. 9, base wd. 9 in.
Taos Auction Co
Mar. 28, 2026
CARL KAUBA (AUSTRIAN 1895-1922)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
CARL KAUBA (AUSTRIAN 1895-1922) A Native American Stepping Into His Canoe, bronze with polychrome patina height of bronze (without marble base): 30 cm (11 7/8 in.) height of bronze including marble base: 33 cm (13 in.) inscribed "C. Kauba" on the canoe; incribed "Viena" on the water and rock element, and affixed with Rudolfo Eisler placard (Buenos Aires) LOT NOTES This finely detailed bronze depicts a Native American man in the act of stepping into his canoe, rendered with the vivid naturalism and expressive tension characteristic of Carl Kauba’s best work. The figure’s poised movement - one foot on shore, one braced on the canoe - captures a moment of balance between motion and stillness. Every element, from the taut musculature and finely braided hair to the texture of the canoe’s surface, demonstrates Kauba’s technical mastery and his fascination with the heroic imagery of the American frontier. The polychrome patina, with its rich interplay of earthy browns, reds, ochres, and blues enhances the sculpture’s sense of realism, while the delicately cast accessories - feathers, loincloth, and paddle - underscore Kauba’s meticulous attention to ethnographic and narrative detail. In this composition, Kauba unites European academic modeling with the romantic spirit of Western adventure, producing a work that is both historically evocative and artistically refined. Carl Kauba was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1865, and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna under sculptors Karl Waschmann and Stefan Schwartz. Early in his career, Kauba demonstrated exceptional technical ability and a keen interest in dynamic figuration. His formative training in classical sculpture provided a foundation for the realism, proportion, and surface detail that would define his later work. At the turn of the 20th century, Kauba became captivated by the mythology of the American West - a subject that enjoyed widespread popularity in Europe through literature, Wild West exhibitions, and illustrated periodicals. Although Kauba never visited the United States, his sculptures reflected a deep fascination with Native American life, frontier settlers, U.S. cavalrymen, and cowboys. His compositions were informed by photographs, ethnographic accounts, and correspondence with contacts abroad, allowing him to translate distant imagery into strikingly tangible form. Kauba collaborated with leading Viennese foundries, most notably Franz Bergman, whose workshop was renowned for its technical excellence and distinctive cold-painted bronzes. Through Bergman’s foundry and others, Kauba’s sculptures were cast in editions that circulated widely across Europe and America, making him one of the most internationally recognized sculptors of the early 1900s working in the Western genre. Despite his European origins, Kauba’s bronzes resonated with American audiences for their dynamic spirit and authenticity of gesture. His works occupied a unique cultural intersection - romantic European idealization of the New World combined with the academic precision of Viennese craftsmanship Keywords: Austrian, cold painted bronze, Vienna, art deco, Western American Indian sculpture N.B. Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions & Appraisals LLC and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions & Appraisals, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Mar. 28, 2026
Carl Kauba (Austria, 1865-1922) Re Cast Patinated Bronze Sculpture Mounted Indian Chief
Est: $900 - $1,200
Carl Kauba (Austria, 1865-1922) Re Cast Patinated Bronze Sculpture Mounted Indian Chief, Depicting Indian Chief Resting Atop His Horse in Majestic Pose, Horse Resting on Ground Form Base, Terminating in Verde Oval Marble Base, Brass Artist Plaque, Signed on Back. 24" High, 20" Wide, 10" Deep
Northgate Gallery Auctions
Mar. 28, 2026
Carl KAUBA Bronze Gift Dancer
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Carl KAUBA (1865 - 1922) bronze, "Gift Dancer", polychromed bronze of a Native American man in garb with headdress, breastplate and feathered back. Titled on front, signed on right, with Western Founders Seal on back, mounted on a travertine base. [26" H x 8" W x 11" D]. Very good condition, no apparent losses.
Roland Auctions NY
Mar. 28, 2026
Attrib. Carl KAUBA Mounted Native American Bronze
Est: $10,000 - $12,000
Attributed to Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922) large bronze sculpture depicting a Native American chief in headdress mounted on a horse, no apparent signature, raised on naturalistic stone base. [Overall including base: 28" H x 21" L]. Overall good condition.
Roland Auctions NY
Mar. 21, 2026
Carl Kauba (1865-1922): Memento Mori
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
bronze, on marble base, signed, overall: 14 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 5 3/4 in.
Abell Auction
Mar. 21, 2026
Carl Kauba / Ki-Yat-Ti-De Bronze sculpture
Est: $400 - $600
Carl Kauba Bronze Sculpture The Water Carrier (Ki-Yat-Ti-De) Bronze sculpture depicting a Native American woman standing in traditional dress, holding water vessels against her chest. The detailed modeling of facial features, garments, and accessories reflects Kauba’s romanticized interpretation of American frontier subjects. Signed and titled plaque reads “Ki-Yat-Ti-De.”Kauba, an Austrian sculptor, produced numerous Western-themed bronzes under various pseudonyms, including T. Curtis and Native-inspired names, to appeal to the American market in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Joshua Kodner
Mar. 20, 2026
CARL KAUBA, PORTRAITMASKE "BEETHOVEN"
Est: CHF300 - CHF500
(1865–1922). Wien, um 1900. Bronze, patiniert. An der Seite bezeichnet "C. KAUBA". Auf Steinplatte montiert. H 25,5 cm (Maske) bzw 49 cm (Steinplatte). - Altersspuren. Steinplatte repariert (Riss).
Schuler Auktionen
Mar. 15, 2026
Carl Kauba “Reclining Indian" Bronze Sculpture
Est: -
8.5L x 3.5W x 4H In good condition with wear commensurate with age. Carl Kauba "Reclining Indian" Bronze Sculpture. This bronze sculpture depicts a reclining figure rendered in the style associated with Austrian sculptor Carl Kauba. The composition presents the figure in a relaxed pose with carefully modeled details throughout the form. Kauba was known for producing figural works that drew inspiration from Western and frontier themes. This piece reflects that recognizable sculptural tradition and serves as a distinctive display artwork.
Monarch Auction and Estate Services
Mar. 14, 2026
Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922), Native American Scout
Est: $600 - $800
Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922) Native American Scout patinated bronze sculpture signed "C. Kauba" 6 x 8 1/2 x 4 inches
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Mar. 14, 2026
CARL KAUBA | TEPPICHHÄNDLER AUF KAMEL UND BEDUINE
Est: €120 - €240
CARL KAUBA 1865 Vienna - 1922 ibid CARPET MERCHANT ON CAMEL AND BEDOUIN Cast metal, polychrome finish. H. 18.5, W. 16, D. 6.5 cm, weight approx. 0.93 kg. Rubbed. CARL KAUBA 1865 Wien - 1922 ebenda TEPPICHHÄNDLER AUF KAMEL UND BEDUINE Metallguss, polychrom gefasst. H. 18,5, B. 16, T. 6,5 cm, Gew. ca. 0,93 kg.. Part. ber.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Mar. 12, 2026
Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922), Ibex Mountain Goat
Est: $300 - $500
cold painted bronze on stone base, signed, 12 x 7 x 3 1/4 in.
Abell Auction
Mar. 08, 2026
Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922)
Est: Kč12,000 - Kč16,000
Ajax, late 19th – early 20th century, patinated bronze sculpture, signed Kauba C., marked by the firm Schuch L. Utoda, marble base, overall dimensions 32 × 19 × 11 cm, condition as per photos, slightly damaged.
Galerie Ustar
Mar. 05, 2026
CARL KAUBA (Austrian/American, 1865-1922)
Est: $800 - $1,200
depicting a betrothal, bronze on stepped marble base, incised at side 'C. Kauba', minor marble roughness, 9x9.5in.
Leighton Galleries
Feb. 28, 2026
Carl Kauba, Fuchsjagd mit Hunden
Est: -
Carl Kauba, Fuchsjagd mit Hunden Anfang 20. Jh., signiert C.Kauba, Bronze braun in Kaltbemalung staffiert, Jäger im Reitdress mit Reitrock, Helm und Stiefeln, seine Jagdbeute, einen Fuchs, in die Luft haltend, zu seinen Füßen die Hundemeute, aufgeregt nach dem Fuchs springend, auf flacher, naturalistisch gestalteter Plinthe, auf schön gemustertem Sockel aus Granatserpentin, Farbfassung etwas berieben, sonst gut erhalten, H Bronze 42 cm, H gesamt 46 cm. Künstlerinfo: österreichischer Bildhauer (1865 Wien bis 1922 ebenda), besuchte die Klasse der Kunstakademie in Wien von Professor Laufenberg und war befreundet mit Gustav und Ernst Klimt sowie Carl Geiger, seine Vorliebe galt der Darstellung von Indianern und Figuren aus der amerikanischen Geschichte, berühmt ist die Plastik " Der ländliche Festzug" und seine Lösung des Mechanismus von bewegbaren "Wiener Bronzen" wie der bekannten "Monna Vanna", Quelle: Wiener Bronzen, von Dietmar Seiler und Peter Stauber 1991. Carl Kauba, Fox Hunt with Hounds Early 20th cent, signed C. Kauba, brown cold-painted bronze, hunter in riding costume with riding coat, helmet and boots, holding his prey, a fox, in the air, at his feet the pack of hounds, jumping excitedly after the fox, on a flat, naturalistic plinth, on a beautifully patterned base of garnet serpentine, the colouring somewhat rubbed, otherwise in good condition, h bronze 42 cm, h total 46 cm. Artist information: Austrian sculptor (1865 Vienna - 1922 ibid.), attended Professor Laufenberg's class at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and was friends with Gustav and Ernst Klimt as well as Carl Geiger, his preference was the depiction of Indians and figures from American history, famous is the sculpture "Der ländliche Festzug" and his solution of the mechanism of movable "Wiener Bronzen" such as the well-known "Monna Vanna", source: Viennese Bronzes, by Dietmar Seiler and Peter Stauber 1991.
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