Bidspirit auction | A CHARCOAL DRAWING OF A

A CHARCOAL DRAWING OF A STANDING FEMALE NUDE, VEL MILLER, AMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY - Charcoal on paper, depicting a standing nude woman shown from the back, rendered with confident, economical strokes emphasizing contour, weight distribution, and anatomical structure. The figure is modeled through tonal gradation and textured shading rather than line alone, characteristic of academic life-drawing practice. The composition focuses on form and balance, with the figure occupying the central field against an unworked ground. Signed in pencil at the lower right ”Miller, ” consistent with known examples by Vel Miller. Housed in a simple frame, with the reverse showing original backing board and wire suspension. Vel Miller, American, 20th century. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: 11 x 8 1/4 in., (27.9 x 21.0 cm.) Condition: Paper with light toning and minor surface handling marks consistent with age. No significant tears or losses observed. Backing board with minor edge wear. Overall stable.