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Lot 55

"The Common Cold" and "Painting the Little Doll" by Norman Rockwell (United States, 1894-1978) Two Prints

Estimate: $150 - $300
Starting Bid
$75

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This lot includes two framed prints by the renowned American illustrator Norman Rockwell. The first piece, titled "The Common Cold" (alternatively known as "Man with Foot Bath"), depicts a humorous domestic scene of a man receiving treatment for a cold. The second piece, "Painting the Little Doll" (also known as "The Toymaker"), shows an elderly woman meticulously detailing a framed portrait. Both works are housed in wooden frames and represent classic Rockwell scenes originally created for The Saturday Evening Post. These items originate from the collection of the Norman Rockwell Museum of the South.

Specifications

  • Artist: Norman Rockwell (United States, 1894-1978)

  • Titles: "The Common Cold" and "Painting the Little Doll"

  • Medium: Prints on paper

  • Dimensions: 24 x 24 inches and 20 x 20 inches (Frames)

  • Provenance: Norman Rockwell Museum of the South

Keywords: Norman Rockwell, Americana, Saturday Evening Post, Illustration Art, Common Cold, Toymaker, Vintage Prints, Home Decor, Mid-Century, Collectible, Museum Provenance, 20th Century Art, Figurative, Nostalgia.

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