Lot Essay
The Coty American Fashion Critcs' Awards were established in New York to help the fledgling Americna fashion industry gain recognition and prominence. The annual awards continued until 1985.
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'Winnie'
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Malvina Hoffman (1887-1966)
'Winnie'
inscribed 'Malvina Hoffman 1942' (on the base)--and 'Cellini Bronze Works' and 'Presented to Norman Norell by the Jury of the American Fashion Critics' Award 1942 Annual Award Sponsored by Coty.' (along the base)
bronze with brown patina
17¼ in. (43.8 cm.) high
'Winnie'
inscribed 'Malvina Hoffman 1942' (on the base)--and 'Cellini Bronze Works' and 'Presented to Norman Norell by the Jury of the American Fashion Critics' Award 1942 Annual Award Sponsored by Coty.' (along the base)
bronze with brown patina
17¼ in. (43.8 cm.) high