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Charles Umlauf (American/Austin, 1911-1994), "Otter", patinated bronze, cast signature and a "Fonderia Luigi Tommasi/Metalsmith" foundry mark at back edge of self-base, on a black marble plinth, overall, h. 13-1/2", w. 11-1/4", d. 7-1/4". Provenance: Estate of Louis Tenenbaum, Houston, Texas.Umlauf attended the Chicago Art Institute, originally taking part in weekend classes for young people, and the Chicago School of Sculpture. While still a student he had two sculptures exhibited at the Chicago World's Fair in 1933, an unusual accomplishment for such a young artist. Umlauf worked for the Federal Art Project, completing public commissions throughout Illinois. He and his family eventually relocated to Austin, Texas where he held a position in the Art Department of the University of Texas for over four decades. In 1984, Umlauf and his wife, Angeline, bequeathed their home and studio - and their respective contents, including drawings and sculptures - to the city of Austin. In 1991 these items were incorporated into the four acres of what is now known as the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum; the artist's personal sculpture garden is on an adjacent two acres and will eventually become a part of UMLAUF.


  • Condition: In very good condition. A few scattered areas of faint abrading. A small nick above proper left foreleg. Soiling/accretions in more deeply modeled or textured areas. The base with some abrasions along edges. Deep russet brown patina.

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