Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Sep 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 686
Malvina Cornell Hoffman Bronze Dancers
Estimate: $600 - $900
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(New York, 1887-1966)
Two Dancers, signed at base ?M. Hoffman?, patinated bronze, bronze 8-5/8 x 6 x 2-1/4 in., painted wood base 2 x 4-3/4 x 2-5/8 in.
Note: In the later part of Hoffman's life and career, she had various stretches of bed rest for health reasons. She kept creating under those confined conditions by sculpting small acrobat figures, such as this charming and lively figural group.
Provenance: Estate of the Artist
Condition
some minor rubbing to patina; base with some wear
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