Item Description:

Carl Kauba (Austria/American, 1865-1922), Erotic reclining nude on bear, onyx base, signed "C. Kauba", 11"h x 8"w x 5"d (incl. shade and base)

Condition:

Good, piece has been adapted, drill holes to onyx and bronze, hooks to back of bear, lamp welded to bronze

Provenance:

Property from the Collection of Charles E. Sigety - The late Charles E. Sigety was a renound collector of Americana, ranging from examples of Norman Rockwell to important historic documents. Christie's New York sold a selection of Sigety's collection in 2016. For more information, please visit https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/america-illustrated-norman-rockwell-and-his-contemporaries/lots/193?Keyword=mort kunstler

About The Artist:

Kauba, Carl