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Type: Original Painting / Production Concept Art
Artist: Roy W. (signed/annotated on mat)
Production Company: Norcross Greeting Cards (New York)
Date of Creation: September 27, 1968
Medium: Gouache / Tempera on Board
Subject: Christmas Tree, Fireplace, Mirror, Candles, Wreath
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Framing: Matted on publisher's backing board
Description
Up for sale is a rare piece of original vintage greeting card production artwork created for the Norcross Greeting Card Company in 1968.
This hand-painted gouache illustration features a warm, cozy mid-century Christmas interior seen through an ornate gold mirror, framed by evergreen boughs, ornaments, and lit candles. The level of detail on the Christmas tree and glowing fireplace is exceptional.
Key Details & Publisher Markings:
Publisher Stamp: Stamped on the back: "THIS IS THE PROPERTY OF NORCROSS 244 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK CITY, N.Y."
Production Annotations: Hand-written notes at the bottom of the matting date the piece to 9/27/68, credit artist Roy W., and specify production instructions ("Son and Wife Christmas," "Special Reduction to 7 ½"", "Embossing, Paste-on Bow, Silver Tinsel").
Dimensions:
Artwork measures approximately 8 x 5 inches.
Backing board / Mat measures approximately 11.5 x 8.75 inches.
Condition:
Artwork: The central painted artwork is in excellent condition with vibrant, crisp colors and no visible paint loss.
Backing / Matting: Displays authentic publisher wear, light foxing/aging to the cardboard matting, tape residue, and production crop marks appropriate for a working studio archive piece.
I have several of these available, let me know if you have any interest in other Christmas scenes.
