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Fall Auction of Fine Art and Collectibles

Lot 102:

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Thomas Nast Woodcut And Poem

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $300

Buyer's Premium: 20%

Description

Framed Thomas Nast woodcut circa 1874 titled “Christmas Eve-Santa Claus Waiting For The Children To Get To Sleep” with poem inserted below. The foremost political cartoonist of his time, the late 19th century, Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was the creator of three lasting symbols: the Republican elephant, the Democrat donkey, and Santa Claus, having done the illustrations for Clement Moore’s, The Night Before Christmas. Dimensions: x 16′ Overall


Condition report:

Very good condition