Karl Kouba, Frog with cane and bowler (Viennese bronze), late 19th century-early 20th century.
Painted Viennese bronze - figurine, depicting a frog with cane in hand, tilting a black bowler hat in a gesture of greeting. Rare collector's item in very good condition - light traces of time lapse (dings, rubbed paint in places).
Vienna, late 19th century-early 20th century.
Dimensions: 4.5 (height) x 3 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. Today they are sought-after collector's items