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.
MCM graphite of porpoise or dolphins on very thin or tracing paper; Signed lower left.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall good antique condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Unframed
Art Subjects: Animals
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
MCM graphite of porpoise or dolphins on very thin or tracing paper; Signed lower left.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall good antique condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Unframed
Art Subjects: Animals
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Overall good antique condition.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
7.75 x 9 x 0.1 in
1930s Helen Malta Dolphin Drawing
Estimate $20-$40
Starting Bid
$10
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By Sheila Gibson StoodleySeptember 18, 2026
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