HISTORIC & CULTURAL CLASSICS AUCTION
Lot 74:
James C. Christensen
"Santa’s Other Helpers" limited edition signed print by listed artist, James C. Christensen. Edition 1113/1950, signed in pencil. James C. Christensen (1942-) was an American illustrator and painter of religious and fantasy art. Christensen was born and raised in Culver City, California. Christensen began his studies at Santa Monica College. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles and obtained a MFA from Brigham Young University. The Greenwich Workshop is North America’s leading fine art publisher, specializing in the burgeoning medium of visual entertainment. Founded in 1972 by David Usher, the company’s principal products are Fine Art Edition prints and giclée canvases―which are collectible, fine-quality reproductions of original paintings by the most sought-after, most collected group of artists painting today. The company distributes its artwork through authorized dealers, primarily art galleries and framers, across the United States and Canada. Possessing the best, assurance of quality, fidelity and rarity are the tangible benefits of owning Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Editions. Art measures 15.5” x 15.5”.
Winter birds help Santa at Christmas time.
This foremost fantasy fine artist answers the question "How does Santa know who’s naughty and nice?" in a new limited edition fine art print in the tradition of his first two Greenwich Workshop prints, A Gift for Mrs. Claus (1985) and Olde World Santa (1986) – both sold out at the publisher. "Whether on paper or in porcelain, Santa has a special connection with the animal, bird, and insect world, " says the artist.
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