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Modern + Design Auction | April 11, 2024

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 511

Malvina Cornell Hoffman, Matador Sculpture

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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(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

Condition

gold patina, wear to wood plinth

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Christie's New York, September 7, 2005, lot 90 , sold for $2,880 with premium; Private Collection, Kansas City