Carved Belgian black marble sculpture, Female Torso, signed C. Umlauf (Charles Umlauf, American, active in Austin, Texas, 1911-1994), on an integral red granite plinth, further raised on a rectangular wood pedestal, sculpture overall: approx 26.5"h, 18"w, 11"d, pedestal: approx 41.5"h, 19.25"w, 15.25"d

04.15.2026- In my opinion regarding LOT: 3181- the work is impressive in form and size, a careful UV examination reveals no chips, cracks, or restorations, the sculpture is overall intact and rests study on the pedestal, there is small inherent spot in the stone, which appears natural and is not felt with a nail, there is very minor irregularity/possible chipping along one edge at corner of the stone base, the pedestal is stable and sturdy, showing some minor nicks and light finish wear to surface, all mentioned minor and commensurate with handling and display, no major loss observed

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