10-01-201010-02-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2519BBoston
October 1, 2010 06:00 PMCalender
385

After Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922) Patinated "Naughty" Bronze Figure of a Dragonfly Nymph, Metamorphosis

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$2,370$2,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2519BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 02, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

After Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922)

Patinated "Naughty" Bronze Figure of a Dragonfly Nymph, Metamorphosis, formed as a dragonfly on naturalistic base accented with flower petals, with pierced metal wings, with smaller dragonfly acting as latch which raises a spring-loaded figure of a nude maiden, with applied green and reddish patination, mold incised signature "C. Kauba," and with impressed "Austria" mark, lg. 7 1/2, ht. open 8 3/4 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Overall very good condition; slight discoloration and uneven finish throughout; casting very muddy.

Keywords

Carl Kauba, metal wings, Austria