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The Al and Carol Cali Collection

Sun, Jan 18, 2026 04:00PM EST - Sun, Feb 1, 2026 04:00PM EST
Lot 12

Charles Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922) Bronze Plains Indian Sculpture

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Sold for
$1,000
Sold Price excludes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
A detailed bronze sculpture featuring a Plains Indian Chief standing upon a rocky terrain, shading his eyes as he scans the distance. He is dressed in full regalia, including a feather warbonnet, beaded shirt with fringe, and traditional pants & moccasins, and holds a rifle in his right hand. It is signed "Kauba" on the front, bottom right side of the base and mounted on a green marble plinth.Kauba's bronzes, produced in Austria for the Viennese Art Trade, became widely collected Western-themed works of the early 20th-century. Although the artist never traveled to the United States, he was inspired by American subjects and drew from frontier accounts, photographs, and period imaginings of Native American life.Dimensions: (overall) 21H x 11W x 10D inchesThis lot may be picked up free of charge from our facilities in Sacramento, CA. Processing and shipping within the Continental US $100.00. All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Condition

Overall good condition with an even patina. The sculpture remains sturdy against the base with light surface handling wear across. Four of the feathers on the head dress are missing ornamental wires at their ends. Please see photos.