Karl Kouba, Watermelon-selling Frog (Viennese bronze), late 19th century-early 20th century.
Painted Viennese bronze figurine, depicting a frog selling watermelons. In one hand she holds a scale - on one pan is a weight, on the other a piece of watermelon - while with the other hand she points to the watermelons lying at her feet. 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 5.5 x 2.5 cm.
Viennese bronzes are often small figurines usually made of bronze, produced in Vienna since the mid-19th century. - At that time they gained enormous 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. They are sought-after collector's items today.
