Karl Kouba, Frog-artist (Viennese bronze), late 19th century-early 20th century.
Painted Viennese bronze figurine, depicting a frog-artist with brush and palette in his hands in front of an easel on which stands a painting, depicting a maritime landscape. Signed with the artist's initials ("KK") on the back of the painting. Rare collector's item in very good condition - light traces of age (dings, rubbed paint in places).
Vienna, late 19th century-early 20th century.
Dimensions: 5.5 (height) x 3.5 x 3.5 cm.
Viennese bronzes are often small figurines usually made of bronze, produced in Vienna since the mid-19th century. - At that time they gained great popularity throughout Europe. They are famous for their excellent workmanship - finely crafted shapes, interesting, often playful ideas, and in the case of colored bronzes, perfectly preserved, vivid colors. Today they are sought-after collector's items.
