1930s Helen Malta Baltimore Peddler's Wagon Drawing

Description

Helen Wagner Malta (1912-1975) worked in New York City in the 1930s, teaching at the Harlem Art Center and working on the New York branch of the WPA graphics division. The works from her estate listed on Chairish are from a cache of disbound sketchbooks. Her work is included in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the National Gallery.

Signed lower left; titled lower margin.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall good antique condition. Removed from spiral bound notebook.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Drawing/Sketching Materials

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Cityscape
Frame Type: Unframed

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Overall good antique condition. Removed from spiral bound notebook.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

11.75 x 9 x 0.1 in

1930s Helen Malta Baltimore Peddler's Wagon Drawing

Lot 0050

Estimate $180-$340

Oct 25, 2026, 1:12 PM EDT

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