Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922), Bronze and Hardstone Pen Tray

First quarter 20th century, patinated bronze sculpture of two men pushing a steel square labeled "BLECKMANNSTAHL" (Schoeller-Bleckmann Steel), mounted to a polished hardstone pen tray base, bronze inscribed "C. KAUBA" to posterior base edge.

5 5/8 x 8 x 6 3/4 in.

From a Private Collector, Davie County, North Carolina

Steel cube with staining; scattered nicks to edges of hardstone, two chips to front edge, scattered surface scratches to edges and underside.