Bidspirit auction | GUY HOFF PASTEL PORTRAIT OF

GUY HOFF PASTEL PORTRAIT OF JACKIE COOGAN - This sensitive pastel and pencil portrait by American illustrator Guy Hoff (1889–1962) depicts a young child in a red cap, famously identified as child star Jackie Coogan. The work is dedicated ”To Jackie Coogan From Alice and Maxine Herzberg” and dated February 17, 1923. Hoff's skilled draughtsmanship is evident in the expressive rendering of the child's eyes and the soft blending of the pastel colors. The frame bears a label from Eastside Art Gallery, New York. American Illustration, Celebrity Portrait, Silent Film Era, Vintage Fine Art, Collectible Drawing, Hollywood Interest, New York Artist Dimensions Frame 25 x 21 in. Image 19 x 14 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition The pastel on paper is in very good condition, housed under glass in a decorative gilt wood frame.