Helen E. Hokinson: Preparing the Feast

The pigments in Helen E. Hokinson's New Yorker cover original art of November 27, 1937, have faded somewhat over the years, but it hasn't lost its charm or its humor. Last year, New Haven auctions of Branford gave it an anemic estimate of $200 to $400. It sold for $3,250.

Helen E. Hokinson
Framed original art
The New Yorker, November 27, 1937

Detail of table and dog

Helen E. Hokinson
Original art
The New Yorker, November 27, 1937

Helen E. Hokinson's signature

Helen E. Hokinson
New Haven Auctions October 17, 2021

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/helen-hokinson-original-new-yorker-cartoon-1937-701-c-d724394bda

Helen E. Hokinson
Original art
The New Yorker, November 27, 1937

Helen E. Hokinson
The New Yorker, November 27, 1937

All the pen strokes are visible in high-res:

Helen E. Hokinson
Framed original art
The New Yorker, November 27, 1937

Note:   Yes, I did post this cover last Thanksgiving, but this year I've added the original art. Owners of art by Helen E. Hokinson can help me to give thanks for this wonderful cartoonist by allowing me to post scans and photos.

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