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The Secret Source by Hans Hofmann, 1941, oil on panel, sold Nov 2018© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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The Secret Source

Hans Hofmann (American, 1880–1966) · 1941

$225,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £173,384≈ €199,186

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on panel”
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Panel
Signed / inscribed
Signed with the artist's initials and dated "III 8 41 h h" lower right
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
46 1/2 x 36 7/8 in. (118.1 x 93.7 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010818)
Date
November 14, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
185
Estimate
$200,000 – $300,000 (≈ £154,119 – £231,178) (≈ €177,054 – €265,581)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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