Malvina Hoffman Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Malvina Hoffman Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 22, 2024
Malvina Hoffman (America, 1885-1966) Bronze Nude Statue
Est: $200 - $2,000
DESCRIPTION: Malvina Hoffman (America, 1885-1966) Bronze statue depicting a nude woman with fabric draped over her. Signed "M. Hoffman" on base. CIRCA: Mid 20th Cent. ORIGIN: America DIMENSIONS: H: 17" W: 5.25" L: 7" CONDITION: Good condition. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email.
Akiba Galleries
Oct. 19, 2024
Malvina Hoffman Column of Life, 1971
Est: $500 - $1,000
Malvina Hoffman (American, 1885-1966) Column of Life, 1971 Bronze on wooden plinth ed. 15 of 125 Incised M. H. © GCAG, base Dimensions reflect entire sculpture. Plinth measures 1 x 1.25 x 1.25 (in).
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 09, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman
Est: $800 - $1,200
American, 1887-1966 Anna Pavlova and Mikhail Mordkin Pencil on card 19 3/8 x 15 5/8 inches (49.2 x 39.7 cm) (Frame: 26 x 22 1/2 inches) Toned; matburn; taped to mat along the top verso edge; wear along the edges with creases and small tears; 1 1/4 x 1 /1/4 inch tear in the lower right center at edge; losses to corners.
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Oct. 09, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
American, 1887-1966 Martinique Woman Numbered, inscribed and dated indistinctly E. 10/12 Martinique/ 19...1 on the back Bronze, on a wood base Height of bronze 8 inches (20.3 cm) 1 A later cast; dust and dirt in the crevasses; there are a few small scratches on the back of her left shoulder.
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Oct. 09, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
American, 1887-1966 La Javanese, 1928 Titled, signed and dated LA JAVANESE/ MALVINA HOffMAN/ 1928 on the right; inscribed RB 2 DL on the underside Bronze with a green and dark brown patina, raised on a wood base Height of bronze 10 inches (25.4 cm) Dust and dirt in the crevasses; tiny ding to her right cheek with some patina loss.
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Oct. 09, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
American, 1887-1966 Lion Bookend Signed, inscribed with copyright symbol and dated M. HoffMAN 1945 on the top of the plinth Bronze with a brown patina Height 12 7/8 inches (32.7 cm) A pair of bookends by Hoffman, "Lion" and "Unicorn", was presented to Winston Churchill in 1946. There are three lifetime casts of this model. Some dust and dirt in the crevasses; few scattered minor surface scuffs, mainly on the base.
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Oct. 09, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
American, 1887-1966 Bust of Ignace Paderewski, 1923 Signed and dated 1923 MALVINA HOffMAN and with copyright symbol on the lower right Bronze with a dark brown and green patina, on a marble base, from an edition of 12 Height of bronze 16 1/2 inches (41.9 cm) (Height of base 7 inches) There are four lifetime casts of this model. This cast is number three. The other three are in the collections of the American Academy in Rome, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and Bates College, Lewison, Maine. It comes from the estate of the artist and thence by descent in the family. Please note: description was updated on October 8th, 2024.
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Oct. 02, 2024
Attributed to Malvina Hoffman
Est: $600 - $800
Portrait of the Artist Oil on canvas 20 1/8 x 17 inches (51.1 x 43.2 cm) (Framed 21 x 18 inches) Canvas is relined. Flaking to center of right side.
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Sep. 10, 2024
MALVINA HOFFMAN (American, 1887-1966) The Offering (height 11 1/2 in (29.2 cm).)
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
MALVINA HOFFMAN (American, 1887-1966) The Offering each inscribed 'M. Hoffman ©1919' and with the Roman Bronze Works, New York, foundry mark (along each base) bronze with a green patina, affixed to a black stone plinth height 11 1/2 in (29.2 cm). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 14, 2024
Three bronze commemorative medals: Malvina Hoffman (American, 1887-1966), Brotherhood of Man, The Society of Medalists, 1955. 2 7/8"Diam. (largest)
Est: $80 - $120
Three bronze commemorative medals: Malvina Hoffman (American, 1887-1966), Brotherhood of Man, The Society of Medalists, 1955. Proclamation of the Constitution of Japan, 1946. Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award Bronze Medal.
Ripley Auctions
Aug. 08, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman
Est: $500 - $800
American, 1887-1966 Group of Six Religious-Themed Drawings Pencil on paper and translucent paper Largest 14 x 17 inches (35.6 x 43.2 cm) Unframed In varying states of condition, including handling wear, pinholes to corners, toning, and other wear.
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Jul. 18, 2024
Malvina Hoffman, Richard Hoffman, family archives
Est: $100 - $150
19th/20th c., material relating to Malvina including a foundry list, signed photos, notes and letters, exhibition material, as well as music and copyrights, etc. of her father and composer, Richard Hoffman, a family photo album, wills and other records, some dating to the 18th c., approx. 11"h x 15"l x 12"w (overall)
Millea Bros Ltd
Jul. 18, 2024
Malvina Hoffman, School of Rodin sketches
Est: $100 - $150
Malvina Hoffman (American, 1885-1966), approx. (24) pieces, graphite on tracing paper or sketch pad paper, includes nudes and drawings of sculptures, most marked "apres Rodin", a few initialed "MH", approx. 10"h x 12"w (largest)
Millea Bros Ltd
Jul. 17, 2024
Malvina Hoffman, (6) lithographs
Est: $200 - $300
Malvina Hoffman (American, 1885-1966), (2) matted and framed, each pencil signed, 18.25"h x 20.75"w and 22.75"h x 18.75"w (frames); (4) loose and unframed, one pencil signed, 22.5"h x 14.25"w (largest sheet)
Millea Bros Ltd
Jun. 29, 2024
Malvina Hoffman (American, 1887-1966) Bronze
Est: $600 - $900
Head of a Georgian Man, 1933; bronze on painted black wood plinth; signed on side of shoulder "Georgian / © 1933 M Hoffman" and marked on back of shoulder with foundry mark "Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris"; 10 1/2"H including base---Condition: painted wood base with scattered small dings
Ivy Auctions
Jun. 26, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman
Est: $700 - $1,000
American, 1887-1966 Lovers Signed with a pictorial mark on the base Bronze with a green-brown patina Height (bronze) 5 inches (12.7 cm) Height (overall) 5 5/8 inches (14.3 cm) Together with Edward McCartan American, 1879-1947 Bust of Malvina Hoffman Signed © E. McCartan near base Bronze with a green patina Height (bronze) 4 inches (10.2 cm) Height (overall) 5 1/2 inches (14 cm)
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Jun. 23, 2024
MALVINA HOFFMAN BRONZE BUST
Est: $400 - $600
Malvina Hoffman (American 1887-1966) bronze bust of Dr. Albert Simard 1930,signed on side and foundry mark, Alexis Rudier,on back. Good condition. Measures approx.10 inches tall. Weighsapprox. 4lbs.
White's Auctions
Jun. 02, 2024
Rare Malvina Hoffman Bronze Nude Sculpture Of A Coty Fashion Award Trophy 1962 Awarded To Designer Donald Brooks
Est: $1,600 - $3,200
Malvina Hoffman 1962 Coty Fashion Award Trophy Awarded To Designer Donald BrooksKnown in the fashion design world by the nickname "The Winnie" , it was the equivalent to winning an Oscar for fashion design.The sculpture depicts a nude with draped fabric. the work is signed at the base as pictured. The piece is a Coty fashion award with text that reads, "Coty, American Fashion Critics Award, Presented to Donald Brooks, Winnie 1962, Return Award 1976". Size: 17"H x 7"W x 5"D The Coty American Fashion Critics' Awards (awarded 1943–1984) were created in 1942 by the cosmetics and perfume company Coty, Inc. to promote and celebrate American fashion, and encourage design during the Second World War. In 1985, the Coty Awards were discontinued with the last presentation of the awards in September 1984, the CFDA Awards fulfill a similar role. It was casually referred to as "fashion's Oscars" because it once held great importance within the fashion industry and the award ceremonies were glitzy galas. Donald Brooks (January 9, 1928 – August 1, 2005) was an American fashion designer and creator of the "American Look" founded in the 1950s and 1960s. He had an immense passion for stage and film, designing well over 3500 costumes. Brooks efforts were recognized by an Emmy Award and numerous other honors; he was also nominated three times for the Academy Award and once for a Tony. Malvina Hoffman a New York sculptor who had studied with Rodin. She was commissioned by Marshall Field to create an exhibition of over 100 sculptures that were exhibited at the Marshall Field Museum in Chicago. The New York Times called it "probably the largest commission ever granted any sculptor," male or female. Over 10 Million people visited the exhibition during its 30 year run, from 1933 into the 1960s when it was dismantled. About 50 of the works have more recently been returned to museum galleries for exhibition.
Collective Hudson, LLC
May. 15, 2024
Malvina Hoffman, pair pottery penguins
Est: $300 - $500
Malvina Cornell Hoffman (American, 1887-1966), Penguins, glazed ceramic, initialed "M.H.", 5"h x 2"w x 2.25"d
Millea Bros Ltd
May. 08, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
American, 1887-1966 Anna Pavlova, 1916 Signed Malvina Hoffman and dated 1916 Marble 18 x 16 3/8 x 7 7/8 inches (45.7 x 41.6 x 20 cm) Minor surface soiling.
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Apr. 11, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman, Cat Sculpture
Est: $600 - $900
(New York, 1887-1966) Kiki the Cat, signed "Malvina Hoffman MPI", painted plaster, 3-5/8 x 9-3/4 x 8 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Kansas City
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 11, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman, Matador Sculpture
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
(New York, 1887-1966) Matador, 1953, signed on base "M. Hoffman 1953", with foundry stamp "Cire Perdue Valsuani", patinated bronze, 12-1/4 x 7 x 5-1/4 in., on a stepped, painted wood plinth, 1-1/4 x 5 x 4 in. Provenance: Christie's New York, September 7, 2005, lot 90 , sold for $2,880 with premium; Private Collection, Kansas City
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 11, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman Bronze
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
(New York, 1887-1966) Charging Bull, 1953, edition 3/4, signed and dated on bronze base "Malvina Hoffman/1953", Bedi-Rassy Foundry (unmarked), patinated bronze, 7-3/4 x 15-3/4 x 6 in. Provenance: Conner - Rosenkranz, New York (label underside); Christie's New York: November 29, 2005, lot 738, sold for $5,040 with premium (label underside); Private Collection, Kansas City
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 11, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman, Matador Sculpture
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
(New York, 1887-1966) Matador Muleta, 1953, signed in bronze base "Malvina Hoffman 1953", Stamped "Roman Bronze Works, Inc. N.Y.", bronze with brown, verdigris and golden patination, 12 x 9 x 6 in., with slate veneer and wood plinth, 3/4 x 5-1/2 x 3-1/2 in. Provenance: Christie's New York, November 29, 2005, Lot 737, sold for $5,400 with premium; Private Collection, Kansas City
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 11, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman Bronze
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
(New York, 1887-1966) Dying Bull, signed and dated on bronze base "1952 Malvina Hoffman", patinated bronze 8 x 13 x 5-1/4 in. in., on a stepped, painted wood plinth, 2-1/8 x 13-1/4 x 6-1/4 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Kansas City
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 11, 2024
Malvina Hoffman, The Cap Sculpture
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
(New York, 1887-1966) The Cap, signed on edge "M. Hoffman", bronze with verdigris patination, with base 7-1/8 x 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 in. Provenance: Christie's New York, November 29, 2005, Lot 741, sold for $5,760 USD with premium (label underside); Private Collection, Kansas City
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 11, 2024
Early Malvina Cornell Hoffman Wood Sculpture
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
(New York, 1887-1966) Rabbi of Djerba, 1927, signed "MH", carved applewood, 18-3/4 x 9 x 8-1/4 in. Provenance: Conner - Rosenkranz, New York (label underside); Christie's New York, September 7, 2005, Lot 94, sold for $3,360 with premium (label underside); Private Collection, Kansas City
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 10, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman
Est: $600 - $800
American, 1887-1966 Pygmy, Shilluk, and Tam Tam: Three Plaster Height 6 inches (largest) Each with stainings and losses at the edges of their bases.
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Apr. 10, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman
Est: $600 - $900
American, 1887-1966 Cyrano, 1917 Signed M. Hoffman, dated © 1917, and inscribed as titled near the base Bronze dark green patina Height 5 7/8 inches Wear to the patina.
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Apr. 10, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman
Est: $800 - $1,200
American, 1887-1966 Head of a Woman, thought to be Anna Pavlova Signed M. Hoffman along the back edge Bronze with green patina Height 5 3/8 inches
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Apr. 10, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman
Est: $800 - $1,200
American, 1887-1966 La Frileuse, 1970 (concieved 1912) Signed Malvina Hoffman, dated © 1912 and E 1970, and inscribed RBW INC at the base Bronze with a green patina Height 9 7/8 inches Together with Edward McCartan American, 1879-1947 Bust of Malvina Hoffman Signed © E. McCartan near base Bronze with a green patina Height: 3 3/4 inches Both with some wear to the patina.
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Apr. 10, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
American, 1887-1966 Senagalese Soldier and Plaster Cast of Senagalese Soldier: two The first inscribed Modern Art Fdny. N.Y. at base Bronze with a rich brown patina, and plaster Height 6 3/8 inches and 6 1/2 inches respectively (i) in overall good condition. (ii) with some staining.
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Apr. 10, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
American, 1887-1966 Daboa (Sara Tribe, Lake Chad District), conceived circa 1930 Signed © Malvina Hoffman and dated 1933 at base Bronze with a rich brown patina Height 14 3/4 inches Light wear to the patina.
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Apr. 10, 2024
Malvina Cornell Hoffman
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
American, 1887-1966 Bust of Nobosodrou, a Mangbetu Woman, 1930 Signed Malvina Hoffman at the base Bronze with a dark brown patina Height 14 3/4 inches
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Feb. 15, 2024
Malvina Hoffman, Winnie
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Malvina Hoffman Winnie 1943 / 1944-1984 patinated bronze 16.75 h x 6.25 w x 4.75 d in (43 x 16 x 12 cm) The present work was created for and given to the winners of the annual Coty American Fashion Critics Award (dubbed Fashion's Oscars) that took place between 1943 and 1984. Incised signature to base 'M. Hoffman'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 08, 2023
RARE Malvina Hoffman Bronze Nude sculpture This is the actual Coty Fashion Award Trophy 1962 awarded to designer Donald Brooks
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Malvina Hoffman signed Bronze Nude sculpture This rare work was actually the 1962 Coty Fashion Award Trophy awarded to designer Donald Brooks. Known in the fashion design world by the nickname "The Winnie" , it was the equivialent to winning an oscar for fashion design.The sculpture depicts a nude with draped fabric. the work is signed at the base as pictured. The piece is a Coty fashion award with text that reads, "Coty, American Fashion Critics Award, Presented to Donald Brooks, Winnie 1962, Return Award 1976". The Coty American Fashion Critics' Awards (awarded 1943–1984) were created in 1942 by the cosmetics and perfume company Coty, Inc. to promote and celebrate American fashion, and encourage design during the Second World War.[ In 1985, the Coty Awards were discontinued with the last presentation of the awards in September 1984, the CFDA Awards fulfill a similar role. It was casually referred to as "fashion's Oscars" because it once held great importance within the fashion industry and the award ceremonies were glitzy galas.Donald Brooks (January 9, 1928 – August 1, 2005) was an American fashion designer and creator of the "American Look" founded in the 1950s and 1960s. He had an immense passion for stage and film, designing well over 3500 costumes. Brooks efforts were recognized by an Emmy Award and numerous other honors; he was also nominated three times for the Academy Award and once for a Tony. Malvina Hoffman a New York sculptor who had studied with Rodin. She was commissioned by Marshall Field to create an exhibition of over 100 sculptures that were exhibited at the Marshall Field Museum in Chicago. The New York Times called it .. "probably the largest commission ever granted any sculptor," male or female. Over 10 Million people visited the exhibition during its 30 year run, from 1933 into the 1960s when it was dismantled. About 50 of the works have more recently been returned to museum galleries for exhibition.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Dec. 05, 2023
Malvina Hoffman (American, 1885/1887 – 1966) - Head of a Balinese Woman
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Malvina Hoffman (American, 1885/1887 – 1966) - Head of a Balinese Woman Signed 'Bali (c) M. Hoffman' Underneath left side; also inscribed ‘C.B.W’ along back base of bronze, Bronze on marble base Height 5 ½ in., 8 ¾ in (with base) (14, 22.2cm) Provenance Private collection, England.
Freeman's | Hindman
Oct. 15, 2023
MALVINA CORNELL HOFFMAN (U.S.A., 1887-1966).
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Anna Palova. Bronze sculpture, signed and with foundry mark .Note: The world famous Russian Ballerina Anna Pavlova was a life long friend and collaborator with Malvina Hoffman. In spite of her worldwide fame, Malvina Hoffman is the only sculptor that Pavlova posed in this specific pose for. From a Guttenberg, New Jersey estate.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Sep. 23, 2023
MALVINA CORNELL HOFFMAN (American 1885-1966) A SCULPTURE, "Semang Pigmy," CIRCA 1930
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
MALVINA CORNELL HOFFMAN (American 1885-1966) A SCULPTURE, "Semang Pigmy," CIRCA 1930, bronze with brown patina, signed L/R at base, "© M. HOFFMAN," and inscribed, "SEMANG PIGME [sic]," marked at rear base, "Alexis. Rudier / Fondeur PARIS," with Conner-Rosenkranz paper label on the underside. Height: 27 1/4" Width: 7 1/4" Depth: 7 3/4"
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Sep. 16, 2023
Malvina Hoffman Two Stained Glass Designs
Est: $400 - $600
(New York 1885-1966) Two Matador Stained Glass Windows; Matador's Cape, unsigned, pastel on paper; 24 x 18 in.; Red Caped Matador, unsigned, pastel on paper; 23 x 16 in.; all unframed Provenance: Estate of the Artist
Brunk Auctions
Sep. 16, 2023
Malvina Hoffman Three Pastels
Est: $400 - $600
(New York 1885-1966) Figure in the Garden; The first possibly Euterpe, flute player in the woods, artist stamp verso, pastel on gray artist board, 6-1/4 x 13 in.; mount 18 x 11-1/4 in.; the second A Figure in the Garden, artist stamp verso, pastel on gray artist board, 12 x 10 in.; matted, 18 x 15-1/2 in.; the third Lounging Figure, artist stamp verso, pastel on gray artist board, 10 x 12 in.; matted, 18 x 15-1/2 in.; all unframed. Provenance: Estate of the Artist
Brunk Auctions
Sep. 16, 2023
Malvina Hoffman Three Figural Pastels
Est: $400 - $600
(New York 1885-1966) Three Figural Pastels; A Bacchant, artist stamp verso, pastel on board ; 20 x 14 in.; Reclining Nude, Back View, artist stamp verso, pastel on gray paper, 11 x15 in.; Standing Nude, pastel on board.; 14-3/4 x 8-3/4 in.; all unframed Provenance: Estate of the Artist
Brunk Auctions
Sep. 16, 2023
Malvina Hoffman Four Watercolors
Est: $500 - $700
(New York 1885-1966) Four Matador Watercolors; the first a circular stained glass design with matador and bull, watercolor on vellum, sheet 14 in.; matador with bull, watercolor on paper, 18 x 22 in.; picador with bull, watercolor on paper, 17 x 20 in.; picador with bull, watercolor on paper, 16 1/4 x 13-1/2.; all unframed, the first matted Provenance: The Estate of the Artist
Brunk Auctions
Sep. 16, 2023
Malvina Hoffman Portrait
Est: $500 - $700
(New York, 1887-1966) Java Portrait of Man in Head Wrap, signed lower right "Java[,] Malvina", red and green pastel on tan paper, sight 25-1/2 x 20 in.; black finished wood frame; 27-1/2 x 22 in. Provenance: Estate of the Artist
Brunk Auctions
Sep. 14, 2023
Malvina Hoffman Two Stained Glass Window Studies
Est: $300 - $500
(New York 1885-1966) Madonna and Child with Matador, unsigned, pastel and marker on card, 16 x 8-1/2 in.; together with Matador and Bull, unsigned, pastel and marker on card,; 14 x 7-3/8 in.; both unframed Provenance: Estate of the Artist
Brunk Auctions
Sep. 14, 2023
Malvina Hoffman Two Portrait Studies
Est: $300 - $500
(New York 1885-1966) Woman with Brown Hair, unsigned, pastel on un-stretched, gray primed canvas, 15-1/2 x 20 in.; Man in Profile, unsigned, artist stamp verso, mixed media on buff paper, 14-1/2 x 10-1/12 in.; both unframed, Man matted, 18 x 12-1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of the Artist
Brunk Auctions
Sep. 14, 2023
Malvina Hoffman Three Works on Paper
Est: $300 - $500
(New York 1885-1966) Three Little Boar's Head, NH Coastal Studies; including Beach Bungalows, signed lower right; "Malvina Hoffman", pastel on board; 13 x 19 in.; Boy in a Sailor Suit, signed and dated recto, "Jim McLane LBH [Little Boar's Head NH] by Mal 1902", watercolor and pencil on board, 14 x 10-1/4 in.; Sailboat Study, unsigned, watercolor on paper in painted tondo; sheet 12-1/4 x 8-1/4 in.; all unframed Provenance: The Estate of the Artist
Brunk Auctions
Sep. 14, 2023
Malvina Hoffman Three St. Andrews Watercolors
Est: $300 - $500
(New York 1885-1966) Three St. Andrews by the Sea Studies, circa 1947; the first signed and dated lower edge, "1947 Malvina ST Andrews By The Sea", watercolor on card; 11-3/4 x 18 in.; matted 15-1/2 x 21 in.; the next, signed and inscribed lower right, "Malvina Study for ST Andrews", watercolor on paper, 11 x 14 in.; matted 15 x 18 in; the next unsigned, watercolor on paper; 11 x 13-1/2 in. all unframed Provenance: Estate of the Artist
Brunk Auctions