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.
$6,274
H 9.45 in W 11.03 in D 2.37 in
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Saddled Horse" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
A finely detailed cold-painted bronze of a saddled horse exemplifies the refined craftsmanship associated with the Vienna workshop of Franz Bergman. The horse stands alert and poised...
Bronze
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.25 in W 9.5 in D 2.5 in
Large Antique Vienna Bronze Horse Sculpture by Franz Bergman (Austrian, 1861-193
By Franz Bergmann
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Large Antique Vienna Bronze Horse Sculpture by Franz Bergman (Austrian, 1861-1936). It is attributed to Bergman but it is marked M. S. on one foot.
Bronze
$6,123
H 9.45 in W 11.03 in D 2.37 in
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze "Saddled Horse" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
A finely detailed cold-painted bronze of a saddled horse demonstrating the refined craftsmanship associated with the Vienna workshop of Franz Bergman. The horse stands alert and pois...
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Cast Bronze Horse
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A well-modeled small cast bronze horse standing at rest on an oval naturalistic base, with good dark patina throughout. The modeling is confident and anatomically attentive, with par...
Bronze
$2,950
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
Italian Early 20th Century Bronze Horse Sculpture on Rectangular Wooden Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian bronze horse sculpture from the early 20th century on rectangular wooden base. Created in Italy during the early 20th century, this exquisite bronze horse sculpture captur...
Bronze
Bronze Horse Sculpture, France, Late 19th Century, Antique Art Piece
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze sculpture depicting a moving horse, fixed on a rectangular bronze base. France circa 1890.
Bronze
$558Sale Price|19% Off
H 11.03 in W 12.6 in D 3.94 in
Leather Horse, Italy, Late 19th, Early 20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Papier-mâché horse covered in leather with metal elements.
Leather
French Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze of a Horse
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Bronze Horse Sculpture A stunning and meticulously crafted horse sculpture that captures the essence of equine grace and beauty. This beautiful piece, cast in bronze and cold painte...
Bronze
$2,900
H 16 in W 19 in D 8.5 in
Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Horse Sculpture After Pierre Lenordez
By Pierre Lenordez
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or study with this beautiful horse sculpture. Created in France circa 1950 and attributed to Pierre Lenordez, the composition depict...
Bronze
$6,123
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 7.09 in
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Vienna Bronze entitled "Galloping Horse"
Located in London, GB
A large and striking early 20th-century Austrian cold painted enamel bronze depicting a galloping horse, its mane and tail swept dramatically by the wind. The sculpture showcases exc...
Bronze
Large Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Bison, Attr. to Carl Kauba, ca. 1900
By Carl Kauba
Located in Petaluma, CA
This well modeled bison is a fine a fine example of a cold painted Austrian Bronze. We attribute it to the work of Carl Kauba (1865-1922). We just recently sold one that was signed b...
Bronze
Antique Vienna Bronze Bull, Franz Bergmann
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a very fine example of a detailed casting of a bull. Nicely factory patinated in a warm brown finish bring this guy to life. Done in the manner of the noted Vienna bronze mak...
Bronze
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Boy on Camel by Franz Bergmann, ca. 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
This Orientalist bronze was done by Franz Bergman and does bear his signature. Meticulously cold painted and highly detailed make this one of his best examples. The camel and the boy...
Marble, Bronze
Vienna Bronze, Boy Jockey, circa 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
This finely cast bronze depicts a very young boy jockey standing with his original (yes original) crop. The crop has the same coloration as the boy's body. It was originally attached...
Onyx, Bronze
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Man Beside Camel, by Bergmann Foundry
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
A very fine example of the work of the Bergmann Foundry. He must have really liked this one because it is signed in 2 places on the underside with his seal the letter "B" inside the...
Bronze
Early Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Roman Warrior, by Bergmann Foundry , ca.1900
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
This good size early example displaying great detail, richly painted, and high action is the work of the master of this genre, Franz Bergmann. Austrian ca. 1900. Mounted of a base b...
Bronze
