Bidspirit auction | MALVINA HOFFMAN (1885-1966) BRONZE ”RUSSIAN

MALVINA HOFFMAN (1885-1966) BRONZE ”RUSSIAN DANCERS” INSCRIBED ”MALVINA HOFFMAN 1911” - A dynamic and expressive bronze sculpture by renowned American sculptor Malvina Hoffman, titled Russian Dancers, depicts two figures captured mid-leap in an energetic dance. The two dancers, clothed in rustic, flowing garments, display powerful musculature and animated motion. Their expressive faces, wild hair, and outstretched limbs convey a vivid sense of movement and rhythm, reflecting Hoffman's fascination with ethnographic subjects and the spirited vitality of Russian folk dance. The figures are mounted on a rectangular bronze base with a textured ground. The work is signed and dated ”Malvina Hoffman 1911”, inscribed directly into the bronze. Russian Dancers reflects Hoffman's early fascination with movement, likely inspired by performances of Russian folk troupes or the Ballets Russes, which captivated European and American audiences in the early 1900s. Malvina Hoffman was one of the foremost American sculptors of the early 20th century, celebrated for her masterful figurative works and international commissions. A protégé of Auguste Rodin, she became renowned for her sculptures of dancers, musicians, and ethnographic subjects, culminating in her major commission, The Races of Mankind, for the Field Museum, Chicago. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: H: 12 2/3 in., (32 cm.) Condition: Rich dark brown, well preserved with minor surface dust. Very good condition overall, no visible damage or restorations. Minor edge wear consistent with age.