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HADDON SUNDBLOM.
Cashmere Bouquet Soap. A sweet WWII-era illustration for a Cashmere Bouquet Soap
campaign for Colgate featuring a soldier and his girl framed by a cascade of flowers. Oil
on canvas board. 559x451 mm; 22x17
3
/
4
inches. Not signed, as typical. Edges lightly
fraying, some soiling. Nd, circa 1945.
[3,500/5,000]
Sundblom (1899-1976) is best known for creating the iconic Coca-Cola Santa Claus in the 1930s.
He was a prominent and influential commercial illustrator who enjoyed a prolific career. He was
inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame in 1987.
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HELEN SEWELL.
Group of 3 Christmas card designs for
Norcross.Mixed media including watercolor,
pencil, pen and ink; all in monochrome
tones.Various sizes. Condition generally very
good. Nd, circa 1950.
[400/600]
Mary and Jesus in the manger. Pencil and chalk
on thick paper. 254x191 mm; 10x7
1
/
2
inches *
Candles illuminating a stained glass image of
Mary and Jesus flanked by angels. Mixed media
on paper. 343x292 mm; 13
1
/
2
x11
1
/
2
inches.
Mounted to thin board, pinholes and glue residue
along very edges and corners * “They Saw His
Star in the East.” Pencil and watercolor on
paper. 432x305 mm; 17x12 inches. Registration
marks along bottom margin, tipped at recto top
to window mount.
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