Malvina Hoffman (1885-1966)

'Tibetan Jewel Merchant'

Details

Malvina Hoffman (1885-1966)
'Tibetan Jewel Merchant'
inscribed 'Malvina Hoffman. 1932' and inscribed 'Cellini Bronze Works N.Y.' (along the base)
bronze with brown patina
12¼ in. (31.1 cm.) high

Provenance

Grand Central Art Galleries, New York.
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1946.

Literature

M. Hoffman, Heads and Tales in Many Lands, New York, 1937, p. 305

Lot Essay

According to the artist, only two casts have been made of Tibetan Jewel Merchant.
A copy of a letter from the artist, dated July 26, 1946, discussing the work accompanies this lot.

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