Karl Kouba, Frog with newspaper and umbrella (Viennese bronze), late 19th century-early 20th century.
Painted Viennese bronze figurine, depicting a frog with a folded newspaper under its hand and a folded red umbrella with white dots in the other hand. 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: 4.3 (height) x 2.6 x 2.1 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.