Frontier tension captured in bronze—Kauba’s American West through a Viennese lens. Description A compelling and highly collectible bronze sculpture titled *“The Trooper” by Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865–1922), signed in the casting and mounted on a richly figured red (rouge) marble base. Kauba is one of the most recognized sculptors of the Vienna Bronze tradition, celebrated for his romanticized and often dramatic interpretations of the American West—a subject that captivated European audiences at the turn of the 20th century. His works are known for their narrative quality, expressive posture, and finely modeled surfaces, all of which are evident here. This figure portrays a frontiersman / cavalryman at rest but alert, rifle in hand, stance slightly contrapposto, conveying both readiness and fatigue. The detailing is particularly strong in: The textured clothing folds and tied neckerchief The bandolier and holster elements The facial expression and turned gaze, adding narrative tension A naturally aged brown patina with warm highlights, enhancing depth signed in casting, red marble base, overall 11 x 6 x 5 in.