Lot 105:
4 Small Thomas Nast Woodcuts
Description
Four framed Thomas Nast woodcuts circa 1874-1882 to include “Stocking Full” ( 8.5″ x 8.5″ Overall), “Crusty Old Batchelor” (8.5″ x 8.5″ Overall) , “Shrine Of St Nicolas” (12.5″ x 11″) and “Christmas Greens” (14.5″ x 11″). 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.
Condition report:
Very good condition
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