Carl Kauba (American/Austrian, 1865-1922) Dancer

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Carl Kauba (American/Austrian, 1865-1922)

Dancer,
an Art Nouveau patinated bronze female figure, modeled as an exotic dancer holding castanets, with hinged dress opening to reveal nude form, dark brown/copper patina, incised "C. Kauba," upon a rouge marble base set with bronze knobs, total ht. 13 3/4 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Scratches to patina on body, likely from taking dress on and off. Pin in dress hinge replaced, areas of polish on edges and creases of dress.

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