[1] He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (1890–1894),[2] where his portrait busts of actor Friedrich Mitterwurzer [de] and Archduke Otto were recognized.
Zeitlin's statue Despair and a portrait bust of opera singer Jeanne Hatto were among his first to receive public recognition.
Zeitlin received a Ordre des Palmes académiques (1903) for busts of Camille Flammarion[2] and was made an officer of public instruction (1907) for his statue of senator Louis Bizarelli [fr].
His works have been collected internationally including institutions in the United States, France, and Russia.
[2] His portrait bust of Edward VII, Prince of Wales, narrowly predated his coronation.