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.
Charcoal drawing on very thin paper. Unsigned.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall good condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Drawing/Sketching Materials
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Charcoal drawing on very thin paper. Unsigned.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall good condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Drawing/Sketching Materials
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Overall good condition.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
7.5 x 8.5 x 0.1 in
1950s Helen Malta Ship Drawing
Estimate $20-$40
Starting Bid
$10
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Autumn Menagerie: Sculpture & Decorative Arts
Oct 15, 2026, 1:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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