Lot # 82 - Thomas Scofield Handforth "Spar" and "Clinch" - 1934 Etchings

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: Pick-ups in Gregory Heights in Burien near St. Anne Hospital Thursday July  24th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm AND Friday July 25th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm  ALL ITEMS MUST BE PICKED UP BY FRIDAY @ 4:00 pm* *For special pickup arrangements outside pickup windows, please call Jena no later than Wednesday evening (July 23rd) at 206-235-0532 
Start Date/Time: 15-Jul-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 22-Jul-2025 8:21:00 PM
Current bid:

$20.00

Highest bidder:

magict1966

Auction has ended

Description :

Pair of artworks from American artist Thomas Scofield Handforth (1897-1948). "Spar" (edition of 75) etching on paper sometime after 1934, and "Clinch" (#11 in edition of 30) etching and aquatint on paper. Both from the Shanghai Series and signed in pencil. They measure 9" x 7.5"  (paper).

Thomas Scofield Handforth (September 16, 1897 – October 19, 1948) was an artist, writer, and illustrator from Tacoma, Washington. He is best known for his children's book Mei Li, which won the 1939 Caldecott Medal for illustration. Handforth’s body of work is diverse and ranges from sketches, etchings, pastels, lithographs, oil painting, watercolor, charcoal as well as written works in the form of books, letters, etc. - Tacoma Public Library

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Auction History

Highest bidder is magict1966

Date Bid User
22-Jul-2025 7:44:39 PM $20.00 magict1966
17-Jul-2025 10:21:56 PM $13.00 mojoinpa
15-Jul-2025 9:35:28 AM $5.00 Booyaa684

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