Bidspirit auction | Clement Hurd (1908 - 1988)

Clement Hurd (1908 - 1988) Woodblock Print - Item/Description: Framed woodcut by Clement Hurd (New York / California, 1908-1988). Signed with artist's seal, lower right, Clement Hurd (1908 - 1988). Illustrator. Born in NYC on Jan. 12, 1908. Hurd grew up in NYC and graduated from Yale University. After college he studied with Fernand Leger in Paris for two years. The 1930s were spent as a freelance artist in NYC. In 1939 Hurd married Edith Thacher, a children's book author. In 1947 he illustrated ”Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown. The book has since sold more than two million copies. Hurd illustrated dozens of children's books before his demise in San Francisco on Feb. 5, 1988. Material: Print framed under glass / plexi. Dimensions: Image size: Height: 18 1/4”; Width: 25”. Framed: Height: 24 1/2”; Width: 31 1/4”. Condition: Cracks to glass in corners. Art not inspected out of frame. Age: 20th Century. Provenance: Private Estate. Shipping: $95 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.