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# Malvina Hoffman (1885–1966)

Malvina Hoffman is an American artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,700. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Malvina Hoffman sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $2,200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Malvina Hoffman work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malvina Hoffman work is $1,700.

The median Malvina Hoffman sculpture sells for $2,099 across 44 lots.

The median Malvina Hoffman print sells for $178 across 2 lots.

The median Malvina Hoffman work on paper sells for $850 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Malvina Hoffman sculptures typically sell for $775–$3,740 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $178 | $178 | — | 2008-03-07 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $850† | $1,000† | — | 2022-10-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 53 | $2,099†‡ | $53,775 | 83% | 2024-04-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $45,600 | $53,775 | — | 2005-09-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $775–$3,740†‡ | $1,650†‡ | $26,290 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $5,375–$19,650† | $7,550† | $53,775 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $53,775 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $45,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,000† |
| Works on Paper | 1991 | $700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $178 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $178 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Malvina Hoffman worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Malvina Hoffman work is $1,700. The median Malvina Hoffman sculpture sells for $2,099 across 44 lots. The median Malvina Hoffman print sells for $178 across 2 lots. The median Malvina Hoffman work on paper sells for $850 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Malvina Hoffman sculptures typically sell for $775–$3,740 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Malvina Hoffman sculpture?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Malvina Hoffman sculpture is $2,099. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Malvina Hoffman's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Malvina Hoffman sculpture is $53,775.

### What is the average price of a small Malvina Hoffman sculpture?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Malvina Hoffman sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,650, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Malvina Hoffman's auction record?

Malvina Hoffman's auction record is $53,775, set in 2002.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Malvina Hoffman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/malvina-hoffman (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.