Don Hatfield "Searching For Shells" S&N NO RESERVE!!!!!

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Here up for auction is an original serigraph entitled "Searching For Shells" By Don Hatfield.  This particular serigraph is signed in pencil and numbered 258 of 300, it was released in February 1988, the total signed editions numbered 559 of which numbered editions were 300, European edition 150, Hors Commerce 20, Artists Proofs 69, Printers Proofs 20.  The Image size is 24 1/2" by 23", paper used was Westwind, Impressions numbered 106.  This information was obtained from the Certificate of Authenticity from Colville Publishing which is also signed by Don Hatfield as well as the printer.  This has been professionally framed by Concept Framing Gallery, LTD out of Laguna Niguel, Calif. and is in mint condition.  The frame itself has suffered from moves and storage and has a few minor nicks and scratches, the serigraph itself is unblemeshed.  Frame size is 35 1/4" square with a fabric covered matte that extends 4" on all sides.  The weight of the framed picture is approximately 10lbs.  I am not sure of the actual price for shipping and handling, as such I am not offering any shipping services on this listing.  As this item is rather valuable, and rare I prefer to handle the shipping arrangements personally with the winning bidder at auctions end.  So please do not ask for the cost of shipping as it will be handled with the buyer according to the buyers preferences.  I am willing to work with the buyer on this purchase in anyway possible to insure the safe delivery of this artwork.

Don Hatfield is one of the most innovative impressionists of our time. His style of painting softly blends figures of realism with the gentle touch of classic Impressionism. Don strives to create paintings that bond themselves to the viewer. In the vein of romantic impressionism, he shows the viewer that beauty can arise from one stirring moment; a family reunion, a young boy searching for shells on the beach, or the warmth of the sun touching a mother and her child.
Don was born on May 16, 1947 in Long Beach, California. He did not always dream of being an artist. He studied philosophy, theology, and literature and it was not until he met the well known portraitist, Charles Cross, that he really began to explore his talents as a painter. Cross was impressed with Don's "innate color sense" that was displayed in the soft pastel colors of his oil paintings. Cross encouraged Don to pursue his talents by becoming his protégé.
Two years of study with Cross was not enough to convince Don to focus all of his energy on the world of art. He abandoned his short career in art to pursue a career in ministry. However, his desire to become an artist was too strong to ignore. In 1979, on the advice of the premier portrait painter Ray Kinstler, Hatfield moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to pursue painting once again.
Hatfield eventually moved back to Los Angeles to fulfill his creative potential under the master tutelage of Sergei Bongart, who had a tremendous influence on him. "He was a wonderful presence and a great teacher," says Don. It was during this time with Bongart that Don diligently worked and perfected his style that we recognize today.

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On Feb-23-06 at 07:28:29 PST, seller added the following information:

I was only able to find one website that had this particular Hatfield in a serigraph available, theirs was unframed with no certificate of authenticity, and no actual picture of the artists signature or edition number.  Their retail price was $2,000.00, my reserve price on this item is much lower, and I believe quite reasonable.

I would be willing to remove the print and certificate from the frame in order to save the buyer shipping costs

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On Oct-31-06 at 10:57:26 PST, seller added the following information:

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On Dec-07-06 at 05:42:57 PST, seller added the following information:

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On Mar-08-08 at 14:00:47 PST, seller added the following information: