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Carl (1865) Kauba Sold at Auction Prices
Sculptor, b. 1865 - d. 1922
Artist Carl Kauba is considered one of the greatest depictors of the Old West. Carl Kauba sculptures capture the adventure and essence of the American West. Born the son of an Austrian shoe cobbler in 1865, Kauba was inspired as a boy by the Wild West adventure stories he read and began collecting historical photographs and artifacts from that time. He found his passion sculpting bronze after studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. Known for their portrayal of Native Americans, cowboys, and calvary, Carl Kauba sculptures are rich with detail right down to the reins, weapons, and headdresses.
Kauba is also well known for his Naughties, a vintage series of mechanical, avant-garde sculptures. Find Carl Kauba bronze sculptures for sale alongside other rare bronze sculptures at Invaluable.
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soldSep. 21, 2023CARL KAUBA Three American Indian bronzes.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000CARL KAUBA Three American Indian bronzes. Gift Dancer. 533x333x247 mm; 21x13 1/8x9 3/4 inches. Inscribed with the artist's signature on the base * Chief White Cloud. 482 mm; 19 inches (height). Incised with artist's signature on the base * American Indian with Headdress and Rifle on Horseback. 315x340x130 mm; 12 1/2x13 1/2x5 inches. Inscribed with the artist's signature on the base. Provenance (all): Private collection, Massachusetts.
Swann Auction Galleries
soldSep. 16, 2023Carl Kauba (1865-1922), Indian Attack (War Party)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000Title: Indian Attack (War Party) Dimensions: 9 3/4 x 28 x 6 Framed/base dimensions: 11 7/8 x 28 x 6 1/2 Signature: inscribed: C Kauba
Jackson Hole Art Auction
soldSep. 16, 2023Carl Kauba (1865-1922), "How - Kola!"
Est: $2,000 - $4,000Title: "How - Kola!" Dimensions: 23 x 22 x 15 Signature: inscribed: C Kauba stamped: "How - Kola!"
Jackson Hole Art Auction
soldSep. 09, 2023CARL KAUBA 1865 Wien - 1922 ebenda JÄGER MIT ERLEGTEM WILD
Est: €150 - €300CARL KAUBA1865 Vienna - 1922 ibid.HUNTER WITH HUNTED GAME AND DRIVEBronze, brown patinated, on square marble base (h. 12 cm). H. 36, W. 19,5,D. 19,5 cm, weight approx. 16,81 kg. Part. rubbed and loss of patina. CARL KAUBA 1865 Wien - 1922 ebenda JÄGER MIT ERLEGTEM WILD UND FUHRWERK Bronze, braun patiniert, auf quadratischem Marmorsockel (H. 12 cm). Ges.-H. 36, B. 19,5,T. 19,5 cm, Gew. ca. 16,81 kg. Part. ber. und Verlust der Patina.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
soldSep. 09, 2023CARL KAUBA 1865 Wien - 1922 ebenda JUNGE MIT LÄMMCHEN Bron
Est: €180 - €360CARL KAUBA1865 Vienna - 1922 ibidBOY WITH LAMBBronze, dark patinated, on round plinth and marble base (h. 2 cm). H. 21,5, D. 10 cm, weight ca. 0,966. verso sig. 'C. Kauba'. Part. rubbed, bumped and loss of patina. CARL KAUBA 1865 Wien - 1922 ebenda JUNGE MIT LÄMMCHEN Bronze, dunkel patiniert, auf runder Plinthe und Marmorsockel (H. 2 cm). Ges.-H. 21,5, D. 10 cm, Gew. ca. 0,966. Verso sig. 'C. Kauba'. Part. ber., best. und Verlust der Patina.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
soldSep. 09, 2023CARL KAUBA 1865 Wien - 1922 ebenda TEPPICHHÄNDLER AUF KAMEL
Est: €200 - €400CARL KAUBA1865 Vienna - 1922 ibidCARPET DEALER ON CAMEL AND BEDOUINViennese bronze, colorfully painted, two orientals one standing and one sitting on camel, presenting a carpet. H. 18,5, w. 16, d. 6,5 cm, weight ca. 0,93 kg. part. rubbed. CARL KAUBA 1865 Wien - 1922 ebenda TEPPICHHÄNDLER AUF KAMEL UND BEDUINE Wiener Bronze, farbig bemalt, Zwei Orientalen einer stehend und einer auf Kamel sitzend, präsentiert einen Teppich. H. 18,5, B. 16, T. 6,5 cm, Gew. ca. 0,93 kg. part. ber..
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
soldAug. 27, 2023CARL KAUBA (Austria 1865-1922), statue titled "With All My Best Wishes", cast bronze, glass and marble, signed near base with additional foundry mark, 32cm high
Est: AUD600 - AUD1,000CARL KAUBA (Austria 1865-1922), statue titled "With All My Best Wishes", cast bronze, glass and marble, signed near base with additional foundry mark, 32cm high
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
soldAug. 26, 2023Carl Kauba, "Chief, Standing with Rifle"
Est: $800 - $1,200Sculpture
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
soldAug. 25, 2023Carl Kauba, stehender Soldat
Est: €850 - €851Carl Kauba, stehender Soldat um 1920, unsigniert, Bronze in Kaltbemalung polychrom staffiert, stehender Soldat der U.S.-Kavallerie, auf Marmorsockel mit behauenen Außenrändern, Patina partiell berieben und mit kleinen Farbverlusten, H Bronze 24 cm, H gesamt 29 cm. Info: Weitere Ausführungen des stehenden Soldaten Kaubas waren in der Vergangenheit schon mit der Signatur C. Kauba sowie mit seinem Pseudonym T. Curts angeboten worden. Carl Kauba, standing soldier circa 1920, unsigned, bronze in cold painting polychrome painted, standing soldier of the U.S. Cavalry, on marble base with hewn outer rims, patina partially rubbed and with small losses of colour, h bronze 24 cm, h total 29 cm. Info: Other versions of the standing soldier Kauba were already offered in the past with the signature C. Kauba as well as with his pseudonym T. Curts.
Auktionshaus Mehlis GmbH
soldAug. 25, 2023Carl Kauba, Pferdebändiger
Est: -Carl Kauba, Pferdebändiger Ende 19. Jh., auf der Plinthe signiert, Bronze schwarz patiniert, Männerhalbakt, von einem im Wind flatternden Tuch verdeckt, beim Bändigen eines steigenden Hengstes, rechteckige Plinthe mit naturalistisch gestalteter Oberseite, auf dunklem Onyxsockel, ein Pferdebein etwas gestaucht mit Haarriss, Zaum und Zügel fehlen, berieben, H Bronze 25 cm, H gesamt 31,5 cm. Künstlerinfo: österreichischer Bildhauer (1865 Wien - 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, Horse Tamer Late 19th century, signed on the plinth, bronze black patinated, male half-nude, covered by a cloth fluttering in the wind, taming a rising stallion, rectangular plinth with naturalistically designed top, on dark onyx base, one horse leg somewhat compressed with hairline crack, bridle and reins missing, rubbed, h bronze 25 cm, h overall 31,5 cm. Artist info: Austrian sculptor (1865 Vienna - 1922 ibid.), attended the class of Professor Laufenberg at the Academy of 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" like the well-known "Monna Vanna" , source: Viennese Bronzes, by Dietmar Seiler and Peter Stauber 1991.
Auktionshaus Mehlis GmbH
soldAug. 20, 2023Carl Kauba (Austrian/American, 1865-1922) Bronze Figure Collection
Est: $800 - $1,000Carl Kauba (Austrian/American, 1865-1922) Bronze Figure Collection (6) items including cold painted 'Big Eagle', 'Little Soldier', 'Shot in the Eye' and three untitled, all cast signed; together with a turquoise bottom bronze bottle stopper signed 'Charles Pratt', (2) K & O cold painted Native American figures along with ash trays and figurines Property from: a Private Collector, Skokie, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Fine Art Estimated Sale Time: 10:54 am CST Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for an estimate as the cost may vary greatly. Last modified: August 5, 2023, 2:54 pm
Leonard Auction
soldJul. 28, 2023CARL KAUBA PEACE PIPE BRONZE
Est: $350 - $50017 7/8" tall, 6" long, 6" wide. 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. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Davis Brothers Auction
soldJul. 19, 2023Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922) Native American and Fallen Buffalo bronze, on stone base signed C. Kauba to reverse Height overall 14 x width 20 x depth 12 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.
Hindman
soldJul. 16, 2023(2pc) CARL KAUBA (1865-1922)
Est: $500 - $700Native Americans Cold painted bronzes Including a one figure in a bronze canoe raising an ore, and another with a drawn bow and arrow mounted on a rock h. 5-1/2 w. 10 d. 6 in. (canoe figure)
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
soldJul. 16, 2023Carl Kauba (1865-1922) Austrian, pair of finely cast antique gilt bronze figures of a well dressed gent & matching female with parasol, both standing on well cast pedestal bases, atop turned wood bases, signed Carl…
Est: AUD400 - AUD600Carl Kauba (1865-1922) Austrian, pair of finely cast antique gilt bronze figures of a well dressed gent & matching female with parasol, both standing on well cast pedestal bases, atop turned wood bases, signed Carl Kauba, each approx 26cm H (2)
Vickers & Hoad
soldJul. 10, 2023KAUBA INSPIRED SHOOTING COWBOY BRONZE SCULPTURE - 16" X 11"
Est: $800 - $1,100Kauba Inspired Shooting Cowboy Bronze Sculpture - 16" x 11" Carl Kauba (Austrian 1865-1922), born the son of a shoemaker, 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 the American West. His subjects were typically American Indians, calvarymen, cowboys, and roughriders. His work has been fully appreciated on both sides of the Atlantic. Kauba’s fascination with the West was fed by the German stories of Western adventures. It has been suggested that Kauba traveled to the American West when he was about 25 years old, possibly returning to Austria with voluminous notes, sketches, and several models of Western sculpture. However, the majority of scholars feel that Kauba actually never traveled to the United States at all, but instead relied upon the accounts of others and first hand artifacts to execute his bronzes. Kauba expressed a great affection for Indians of the American West. He loved ornament, and this detail is seen in the reins of his horses, Indian headdresses, weapons, and costumes. Without a doubt, his work exhibits a high level of artistic achievement. This is a Carl Kauba inspired bronze sculpture bearing the signature of the artist. Total Dimensions: Height 16" x Width 11" Approximate Weight: 21lbs View Photos For Further Details.
Weatherham Estate Treasures
soldJun. 29, 2023Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922) Dore Bronze Mechanical Sculpture, Ca. 1910, H 8'' W 3.5''
Est: $1,000 - $1,500Hinged torso reveals a female nude. Signed at the back. Closing the robe winds mechanism in the base, releasing the bow allows the figure to open her robe slowly. Provenance: From the Estate of Leon Zielinski.
DuMouchelles
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soldJun. 24, 2023Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922), Cowboy on Horseback
Est: $400 - $600Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922) Cowboy on Horseback polychromed bronze sculpture, marble base signed "C. Kauba" 23 x 13 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
soldJun. 21, 202319TH CENTURY AUSTRIAN BRONZE SCULPTURE OF " DESPERADO" ON MARBLE BASE, SIGNED "C KAUBA"
Est: $8,000 - $10,00019th century Austrian bronze sculpture of " Desperado" on marble base, signed "C(Carl 1865) Kauba" W: 9 inches, H: 28.5 inches, D: 5 inches
Allstate Antiques
soldJun. 18, 2023Carl Kauba (1865-1922) Austrian, pair of finely cast antique gilt bronze figures of a well dressed gent & matching female with parasol, both standing on well cast pedestal bases, atop turned wood bases, signed Carl Kauba, each approx 26cm H (2)
Est: AUD600 - AUD800Carl Kauba (1865-1922) Austrian, pair of finely cast antique gilt bronze figures of a well dressed gent & matching female with parasol, both standing on well cast pedestal bases, atop turned wood bases, signed Carl Kauba, each approx 26cm H (2)
Vickers & Hoad
soldJun. 14, 2023Carl Kauba Bronze Native American on Horseback
Est: $200 - $400Carl Kauba (Austrian/American, 1865-1922). A patinated bronze figural group on marble stand, with lone figure on horseback, signed to base of bronze, 6.5" ht. x 11" wd..
Caza Sikes
soldJun. 13, 2023Carl Kauba (Austrian. 1865-1922) Hidden Erotic Bronze Inkwell
Est: $200 - $2,000DESCRIPTION: A patinated and gilt bronze figural inkwell of a nude woman, The work depicts an Orientalist woman lying on a textile covered lounge holding a kitten. She lays covered by a gilt bronze molded shawl with highly detailed floral pattern in relief. The shawl lifts to reveal the woman in a sensual pose, flower pot to her side opens to reveal an inkwell. The work is signed "C. Kauba" . Mounted atop a red marble base. CIRCA: Early 20th Century ORIGIN: Austria DIMENSIONS: H: 2.25"" W: 8.5" " Depth: 2.75" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email ([email protected]) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Akiba Galleries
soldJun. 07, 2023CARL KAUBA (AUSTRIAN, 1865 - 1922) COLD PAINTED BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A PEACOCK.
Est: $2,500 - $4,500A very nicely executed cold-painted bronze sculpture of a peacock with fully open tail, with light tone bronze patina finish. Artist signature and factory mark are inscribed on the back. Condition: (Very Good - Excellent). Dimensions: 11 - 1/2" x 3" x 7 - 3/4".
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