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June 6, 2026, Fine Art, Modern & Antique Design, Western PA Artists, Prints, Clocks & more

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Lot 76

Irwin D. Hoffman Coal Miner's Break WPA Era Oil on Canvas

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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Hoffman, Irwin D. (American/Boston, 1901-1989), Coal Miner's Cigarette Break, undated, c.1930s, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 38 x 24 inches, in a newer black painted wood frame 44.5 x 30.5 inches. A WPA era labor portrait. Provenance: Artist's estate to the Boston Public Library Trustees; Walker Cunningham Fine Art; Private collection; Marion Antique Auctions, Marion MA. In overall good condition, apart from scattered areas of light crazing that's most visible in the figure's midsection. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .

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