Carl Kauba 1865-1922 A metamorphic patinated and gilt-bronze and pique à jour enamel butterfly Paris, early 20th century

modelled as a butterfly perched on a foliate base, opening to reveal a nude fairy, signed C Kauba to the back, the marble base with the label NISSEL & SIKORA / WIEN, I.

Overall good condition, with some wear and minor scratches to the patinated bronze, later clasp to front, some very minor wear to the edges of the marble.
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