ANTIQUE 20thC GILT BRONZE BUTTERFLY BY CARL KAUBA (1865-1922)
A early 20th Century metamorphic painted gilt bronze butterfly by Austrian maker Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922), modelled as a butterfly perched on a foliate base, opening to reveal a nude fairy. The wings are articulated with a small mechanism built into the base. On the rear of the bronze, it is signed "KAUBA". Mounted on a dark marble base.
Reference Number: E10100
DESCRIPTION
A early 20th Century metamorphic painted gilt bronze butterfly by Austrian maker Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922), modelled as a butterfly perched on a foliate base, opening to reveal a nude fairy. The wings are articulated with a small mechanism built into the base. On the rear of the bronze, it is signed "KAUBA". Mounted on a dark marble base.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 27 cm // 10.63 in
Width: 6 cm // 2.36 in
Depth: 20 cm // 7.87 in