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LUXURY ASSET AUCTION: Featuring Choice Property from the Collection of Al and Carol Cali
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 134
Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865–1922) Art Nouveau Bronze Female Figural Vase
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
An Art Nouveau figural bronze vase by Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865–1922), featuring a semi-nude female figure with flowing hair bound in ribbons and emerging in high relief from a swirling organic tree-form vessel. The contrasting two-tone patina highlights the female figure in golden bronze against a darker textured background. Signed “C. Kauba” on the lower rear of the vase.
Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 15 inches (high)
Provenance: Estate of Al and Carol Cali
Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. available for $80 plus 1.5% insurance. Combined lot shipping available.
Excellent overall condition with original patina. Minor surface rubbing and oxidation to high points consistent with age.
Condition
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