Austrian sculptor Carl Kauba was fascinated by the American West, creating dynamic cast bronze sculptures of cowboys, Native Americans and buffalo. Between 1895 and 1912, his polychrome pieces captured the attention of an American audience, while his domestic statutory work in Austria helped solidify his artistic reputation.
He was born the son of a shoemaker in 1865 in Vienna, Austria. He later studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna before learning from sculptor Karl Waschmann and sculptor and medallist Stefan Schwartz.
Although some accounts have Kauba traveling to the United States to create models and sketches, scholars have questioned the inaccuracies in his work’s weapon detailing and equestrian costumes. Kauba loved the Western tales of German author Karl May and was known to have a friend in Ohio who mailed him costume material, all of which may have provided his references for art.
Kauba’s bronze work is recognized as exceptional Viennese craftsmanship imbued with artistic intricacies and realism. His sculptures of cavalrymen, cowboys and Indigenous people from the American West put him in the same category as titans of American Western art like Frederic Remington and Charles Marion Russell.
Original Carl Kauba art experienced a resurgence in popularity during a 1950s advertising campaign for Latendorfer in New York. His works have remained prized by Wild West collectors everywhere.
Kauba’s art has been exhibited at many American art galleries, including the Thomas Nygard Gallery in Montana and the Ophir Gallery in New Jersey.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Carl Kauba decorative objects, collectibles and more.
$1,650
H 20 in W 22 in D 6.5 in
Frederic Remington "Cheyenne" Lost Wax Cast Bronze Native American Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Frederic Remington "Cheyenne" Lost Wax Cast Bronze Native American Sculpture, Reprodu...
Bronze
$950
H 21 in W 16 in D 10 in
After Frederic Remington Bronze, "The Cheyenne" Native American On Horseback
By (after) Frederic Remington
Located in Bridgeport, CT
For Restoration. A rough cast of a Remington bronze with The Plains native American riding a rearing horse as he wields his spear. On a faux marble b...
Bronze
Western Bronze Cowboy on Horse Sculpture, 20th Century
By Frederic Remington
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Western bronze cowboy on horse sculpture inspired by Frederic Remington. This bronze piece depicts a cowboy riding a rearing horse, capturing a dynamic moment of tension and balance....
Marble, Bronze
$875
H 10 in W 9.25 in D 5 in
“End of the Trail” Bronze Sculpture After James Earle Fraser, Native American
By James Earle Fraser
Located in San Diego, CA
A compelling mid-century bronze sculpture depicting the iconic “End of the Trail” composition after James Earle Fraser. The piece portrays a weary Native American figure slumped over...
Marble, Bronze, Iron
$4,517
H 16.93 in W 14.57 in D 7.88 in
Western Bronze Sculpture Depicting a Cowboy on a Rearing Horse, 20th Century.
By Frederic Remington
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Western bronze sculpture depicting a cowboy mastering a rearing horse, inspired by Frederic Remington. The scene shows a rider attempting to control a wild horse in a dynamic posture...
Marble, Bronze
$6,500
H 10.5 in W 9.75 in D 5.25 in
A Barye & Emile Guilemin Patinated Verdigris Bronze Arab Hunter on Horseback
By Émile Guillemin, Alfred Barye
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th french verdigris bronze group of Arab Hunter on Horseback. Cast from the model by Alfred Barye and Emile Guillemin, Late 19th Century, wearing elaborate costume and with ...
Bronze
$7,622
H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 8.27 in
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...
Bronze
$7,622
H 8.27 in W 4.73 in D 9.06 in
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...
Bronze
Large Bronze Bronco Cowboy after Frederick Remington
By (after) Frederic Remington
Located in London, GB
Very Large Bronze of a Cowboy and his bucking Horse after Frederick Remmington This Sculpture has such a Powerful Movement and Raw Energy Lovely Sculpture
Bronze
$4,900Sale Price|30% Off
H 24 in W 24 in D 8 in
Frederic Remington Roman Bronze Works The Cheyenne Statue Sculpture 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Frederic Remington bronze sculpture titled The Cheyenne, produced by Roman Bronze Works, New York. The Cheyenne was his sixth sculpture and his most daring design. Moun...
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Female Warrior by E. Drouot
By Edouard Drouot
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late 19th century bronze sculpture of a female warrior with sword Signed E Drouot Edouard Drouot was born in Sommevoire in the Haut Marne region on 3rd ...
Bronze
Lovely Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late 19th century bronze sculpture of a woman in a vineyard carrying grapes. Signed Math Moreau on the base. Mathurin M...
Bronze
Exceptional Early 20th Century Life Size Bronze Sculpture by Raffaele Marino
By Raffaele Marino
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Early 20th Century Life Size Italian Bronze Sculpture of a Child Fisher By Raffaele Marino Raffaele Marino The young boy, sitting on the edge of a wooden pier, hauli...
Bronze
Exceptional 19th Century Bronze Entitled ““Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne
By Antonin Mercie, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Large and Exceptional Late 19th Century Patinated Bronze Figural Group Entitled “Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne on Pedestal Marius-Jean-Antonin Me...
Bronze
A Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Entitled “Les Premiers Pas” by Henri Plé
By Henri Honoré Plé, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Entitled “Les Premiers Pas” (First Steps) by Henri Plé Henri Plé and Ferdinand Barbedienne Depicting a mother helping her baby learn how t...
Bronze
Imposing 19th Century Life Size Bronze of a Couple Embracing by Charles Cordier
By Charles Henri Joseph Cordier 1
Located in Long Island City, NY
An imposing late 19th century life size bronze busts of a middle eastern couple embracing by Charles Cordier Charles Henri Joseph Cordier The wom...
Bronze
