Lot Essay
Anna Pavlowa was one of the artist's greatest inspirations as well as a close friend. This portrait was created as a lifesize marble in 1924 and an edition of 12 reductions was cast by Valsuani.
Details
MALVINA HOFFMAN (1887-1966)
'Anna Pavlowa', A Bronze Portrait Bust
inscribed 'PAVLOWA BY MALVINA HOFFMAN 1926' and stamped with the Valsuani foundry seal
10¾in. (27.3cm.) high, medium brown patina
'Anna Pavlowa', A Bronze Portrait Bust
inscribed 'PAVLOWA BY MALVINA HOFFMAN 1926' and stamped with the Valsuani foundry seal
10¾in. (27.3cm.) high, medium brown patina
Provenance
George Moffett
James Moffett
Helen Moffett Brooks, New York
James Moffett
Helen Moffett Brooks, New York
Literature
A. Alexandre, Malvinia Hoffman, Paris, 1930, p. 41, no. 36, illus.