Viennese Mechanical Bronze Figurine by Carl Kauba, 1900s

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Representation of a pretty young lady in a softly falling dress, caressing her body as she stretches backwards, lying on … Read more Representation of a pretty young lady in a softly falling dress, caressing her body as she stretches backwards, lying on a bearskin-covered divan. When the hinged belt is opened, the robe splits and the unclad lady slowly rises with the help of the mechanism hidden in the canapé. Partially gilded and cold painted, based on rectangular, rust-red marble with white inclusions, artist's signature 'c. Kauba' on the side of the bearskin, fully functional lifting mechanism. Excellent and detailed quality of execution, very lifelike representation, as is typical of viennese bronze art. Designed by carl kauba (1865 - 1922) he was an austrian sculptor and small-scale sculptor and an important representative of viennese bronzes. He mainly produced and exported his depictions of cowboys and indians for the american market of the late 19th and early 20th century.

manufactured ca. 1900-1910 by a viennese bronze manufactory bronze modeling and casting, gilding, cold-painting dimensions: total height: 15,0 cm / 5.90 in hight of base: 3,3 cm / 1.29 in width: 22,5 cm / 8.85 in depth: 11,5 cm / 4.52 in weight: 5.040 grams / 177.40 oz / 162.05 troy oz condition: very good, mechanism fully functional this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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