Patinated bronze sculpture, The Lover's Kiss, signed at base C. Umlauf (Charles Umlauf, American, active in Austin, Texas, 1911-1994), on integral slate plinth, minute chips to slate base at one edge, bronze only: approx 21"h, 12"w, 8.5"d, overall: approx 24.25"h, 12"w, 10 1/8"d, 73lbs **Provenance: consignor purchased from the Russell Collection**

CR 7.3.25-In my opinion regarding LOT: 3168 – the sculpture remains securely attached to the base, a careful visual and UV light examination reveals no major loss or restoration to the bronze, the overall surface with mottled patina present cleanly and consistently with only inherent variation, the base shows expected minor edge roughness including a few minute chips, with one slightly larger chip just below the thigh of the female figure and another at the opposite bottom corner, neither of which detracts from the overall presentation in my opinion, otherwise I note only light surface wear and sticker residue (easily cleaned) on the base, the underside of the base was not examined due to the weight of the piece

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