12th Mar, 2026 11:00

Books & Works on Paper
 
Lot 275 §
 

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.

Provenance:

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.

Sold for £4,032

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