Giles [Carl Ronald Giles O. B. E.] Father Christmas, artwork for a Christmas card

Giles [Carl Ronald Giles O. B. E.]

Father Christmas descending a chimney, artwork for a Christmas card, signed lower right, ink, watercolour and bodycolour on board, pencil measurements in margins, image 32 x 48 cm, board 38 x 54 cm, n.d.

***Giles was particularly associated with Christmas, each year dedicating much of his time to producing cards and designs commissioned by charities.

Gifted by the artist to his friend Harold Keeble, who worked as an assistant editor of The Daily Express, and editor of the Sunday Express from 1952 - 54. Subsequently gifted to the vendor.