Lot 85:
3 Thomas Nast Harpers Bazar Woodcuts
Description
Three framed Harpers Bazar circa 1871 Thomas Nast woodcuts including “Santa Claus Rebuke” (22″ mx 15.5″ Overall), “Not A Creature Stirring” (27″ x 18.5″) and “Christmas Eve” (27″ x 18.5″). 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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