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"The Bachelor Girls' Christmas, " Story Illustration
By Edmund Marion Ashe
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Bachelor Girls' Christmas." Illustration for unknown publication. Not dated.
Category

20th Century Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Graphite, Watercolor, Gouache

Christmas Manger Set - A Product Illustration
By George Hinke
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Illustration Board Signature: Unsigned This piece was produced as the cover art for
Category

1940s Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Oil, Illustration Board

Santa Claus Christmas Eve original Southern Air Transport Illustration
Located in San Francisco, CA
Incredibly detailed Original illustration of Santa Claus on what I imagine is Christmas Eve. He
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20th Century American Realist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Gouache

A Christmas Number, Judge Magazine Cover
By John Holmgren
Located in Fort Washington, PA
December 1933 "Christmas Number" issue. Historical fantasy themes proved a popular escapist subject matter
Category

1930s Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Gouache, Illustration Board

Merry Christmas
By Jessie Willcox Smith
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Crest Chocolates. Edward Nudelman, Jessie Willcox Smith expert and biographer describes Merry Christmas
Category

20th Century Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Board

"A Christmas Carol"
By Everett Shinn
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signature: Signed Lower Left Bringing in the dessert: An illustration from Charles Dickens'' "A
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20th Century Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Watercolor, Board, Pencil

'The Thief from François Villon's Christmas', San Francisco Bay Area Illustrator
By James March Phillips
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
titled, lower left, ''The Thief' - from Francois Villon's Christmas'. Mat dimensions: 16 x 13 inches
Category

1960s Realist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Illustration Board, Gouache

Christmas Peek, Saturday Evening Post Cover
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in Fort Washington, PA
, Covers of The Saturday Evening Post: Seventy Years of Outstanding Illustration from America’s Favorite
Category

1930s Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Happy Christmas" Limited Edition Hand Written Lyrics
By John Lennon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rare Limited Edition Serigraph of John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for the song "Happy Christmas
Category

1990s Contemporary Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Other Medium

Biblical Story illustration Art for Religious Magazine Cover
Located in Miami, FL
child for a Christmas magazine cover. Condition is fair to good. Fading and browning to the paper
Category

1930s American Realist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Pencil, Gouache

The Nightmare Before Christmas, Original Pastel Storyboard: Jack Skellington
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PRODUCTION: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas YEAR: 1993 MEDIUM: Original Color Pastel
Category

1990s Pop Art Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Oil Pastel, Canvas

Dickens, Charles. a Christmas Carol - ILLUSTRATED BY ARTHUR RACKHAM
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: Dickens, Charles. TITLE: A Christmas Carol. PUBLISHER: London: William Heinemann
Category

1960s British Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Leather

Original Painting. Colliers Cover Published. American Scene Christmas Modern
By Antonio Petruccelli
Located in New York, NY
Original Painting. Colliers Cover Published American Scene Christmas Modern Antonio Petruccelli
Category

1930s American Modern Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Gouache, Board

Americana, Horse Drawn Sled Christmas Celebration with Barking Dog
Located in Miami, FL
Good wholesome mid-century Americana is on full display in the joyous illustration that depicts a
Category

1940s American Impressionist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Board, Watercolor

Christmas Greeting Card - Original Ink by Erhard Klepper - 20th Century
By Erhard Klepper
Located in Roma, IT
Christmas Greeting Card is an original drawing in china ink on paper realized by Erhard Klepper
Category

1940s Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Ink

Six Crystal Christmas Wall Plates by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Milan, Italy
Wiinblad was a Danish painter and ceramicist known for his whimsical illustrations and carefully designed
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1970s German Modern Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Crystal

Christmas: A Story, Signed by Eleanor Roosevelt, First Edition, 1940
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Roosevelt, Eleanor. Christmas: A Story. New York: Alfred A. Knopf: 1940. First Edition. Signed by
Category

1940s American Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Paper

Original Graphic Hungarian Illustration Art Emma Heinzelmann Children's Book Art
Located in Surfside, FL
unique drawing style that resembles children’s book illustrations. Working in psychedelic pop colors of
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Gouache

Original Graphic Hungarian Illustration Art Emma Heinzelmann Children's Book Art
Located in Surfside, FL
. She has a very unique drawing style that resembles children’s book illustrations. Working in
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Gouache

Christmas Turkey & the General's Daughter painting by Julio De Diego
By Julio de Diego
Located in Hudson, NY
worked in fashion illustration, designed magazine covers and developed a popular laundry bag for the
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1960s Surrealist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Watercolor, Tempera, Paper

Original TV Guide Illustration Caricature Esther Williams John Raitt Dinah Shore
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
Original TV Guide Illustration Caricature Esther Williams John Raitt Dinah Shore. Published
Category

1950s Performance Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Ink, Board

Franklin Carmichael 'Group of Seven" Woodblock Wood Engraving Christmas Card
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
artists would often design and give out their own unique Christmas cards to friends and family. This
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20th Century Canadian Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Wood

An English Terrier Puppy with a Kitten playing with a Christmas decorations
By Diana Matthes
Located in Woodbury, CT
Christmas decoration under the Christmas tree This piece was drawn as an illustration for a card or book
Category

1990s Romantic Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Watercolor

Christmas night with Donkeys, a Robin and Lambs in a stable by a crib
By Diana Matthes
Located in Woodbury, CT
before Christmas.. This piece was drawn as an illustration for a card or book illustration by a very
Category

1990s Romantic Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Watercolor

Christmas night with Donkeys, a Robin and Lambs in a stable by a crib
By Diana Matthes
Located in Woodbury, CT
before Christmas.. This piece was drawn as an illustration for a card or book illustration by a very
Category

1990s Romantic Christmas Vintage Illustration

Caricature Portrait of Robert Young
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Ink on Illustration Board
Category

1960s Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

The Bure Valley
By Edward Seago
Located in Missouri, MO
", published 1985; Full Page Illustration #43 ---------------------- Edward Brian (Ted) Seago RBA ARWS RWS (31
Category

1930s Impressionist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Oil, Illustration Board

The Bure Valley
The Bure Valley
H 16 in W 19 in D 1 in
'Abstract in Coral and Jade', Chouinard Institute, LACMA, MGM studios, Osaka
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
The Mr. Magoo Show, The Dick Tracy Show, Tom & Jerry and Dr. Seuss's, 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Category

1980s Abstract Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Gouache, Illustration Board

An English scene of a Donkey and Rabbits in a field, with wild flowers
By Diana Matthes
Located in Woodbury, CT
before Christmas.. This piece was drawn as an illustration for a card or book illustration by a very
Category

1990s Romantic Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Watercolor

'Billie the Brownie Laughing' original watercolor by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this painting, Sylvia Spicuzza demonstrates her skill as an illustration artist, representing
Category

1940s Modern Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Graphite, Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

"Billy the Brownie With Flowers #407" original tempera by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this painting, Sylvia Spicuzza demonstrates her skill as an illustration artist, representing
Category

1940s Modern Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Tempera

'Sunny Afternoon, Summer Cottages', Louvre, École des Beaux-Arts, Michigan State
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
sites in the area, Christmas cards, advertising illustrations, art fairs, and the occasional group
Category

1980s Contemporary Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Teres de Grand Feu
By (after) Joan Miró
Located in Missouri, MO
, printmaking, book illustration, posters, costume design, etc. He was seventy-nine years old when he began his
Category

20th Century Surrealist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Color

Drinking Tiger, Original Etching by Paul Jouve, circa 1930
By Paul Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
. L'Illustration, Christmas 1930.
Category

1930s French Art Deco Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Paper

"Grand Palais" Modern Abstract Geometric Surrealist Lithograph Edition 36/50
By Joan Miró
Located in Houston, TX
ceramics, bronze sculpture, printmaking, book illustration, posters, costume design, etc. He was seventy
Category

1970s Surrealist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Lithograph

"Seasons Greetings #1" Drawing by French Painter Marcel Vertes
By Marcel Vertès
Located in Pasadena, CA
Christmas card tradition. The artwork showcases Vertès' signature positioned at the lower right corner
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Wax Crayon, Ink

Seasons Greetings #2- Drawing by French Painter Marcel Vertes
By Marcel Vertès
Located in Pasadena, CA
delicate black outlines and details of the six elves. Legend has it that Christmas elves work all year
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Wax Crayon, Ink

Tennessee Ernie Ford in Dickensian-era Garb
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
, Dec 25, 1958 Christmas edition of Ernie`s NBC-TV variety series, `The Ford Show Starring Tennessee
Category

1950s Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Ink, Pen, Color Pencil

Norman Rockwell Framed Lithograph Willie takes a step - 1971.
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
instruction in illustration prepared Rockwell for his first commercial commissions. From Bridgman, Rockwell
Category

1970s Contemporary Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Lithograph

I Love That Nutcracker Doll
By Dan Andreasen
Located in Fort Washington, PA
: 10.00" x 7.00" Opening illustration for "Samantha's Surprise: A Christmas Story." Book Three of The
Category

1990s Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Board, Oil

Dawn Greeting.
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
, and Robinsons. Her designs included Christmas papers and cards, book illustrations, package design
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Acrylic

Knight Looking Through Glass
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Right Norman Rockwell painted Christmas
Category

1930s Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Alberto Giacometti Mid Century Modern The Search Collectors Guild Etching 20"
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Dayton, OH
sculpture using his family for models. By age ten he had progressed from a simple illustration of Snow
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Paper

Original 1935 London Underground Transport Poster - It Is Better to Return Early
By Clifford & Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
. Colorful illustration by the notable British graphic artist, printmaker and art teacher Clifford Ellis
Category

1930s British Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Paper

(Untitled)
By Tom Lovell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
illustration for Good Housekeeping magazine, December 1958. Image of woman and two sailors leaving house at
Category

1950s Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Oil, Board

(Untitled)
(Untitled)
H 23.2 in W 33.5 in
Saturday Evening Post Cover, July 31, 1953
By Stevan Dohanos
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Original cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, January 31, 1953. The Post described, “Santa
Category

1950s Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Alexander Liberman book, hand signed by both Alexander Liberman and Barbara Rose
By Alexander Liberman
Located in New York, NY
Liberman Inscription on the card reads: Dear Jack [Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year] with warm
Category

1980s Modern Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset

"Tabac" Charles Green Shaw, Tobacco, Smoking, Park Ave Cubist, AAA
By Charles Green Shaw
Located in New York, NY
cultivated while spending summers in Newport and attending Christmas balls at Mrs. W.K. Vanderbilt’s. At age
Category

1930s Cubist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Oil, Board

The Avenue Lights (5th Avenue, New York City)
By Gerald Harvey Jones
Located in Missouri, MO
Christmas Pageant of Peace commissioned Harvey to create a painting celebrating this national event. He has
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20th Century American Impressionist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"GREEN BROKE" G. HARVEY SCULPTURE. BRONZE TEXAS BRONC BUSTER SCULPTURE
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Institution chose Harvey to paint The Smithsonian Dream, commemorating its 150th Anniversary. The Christmas
Category

1980s Impressionist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Bronze

"OCTOBER SNOWS" G. HARVEY WESTERN GERALD JONES SNOW SCENE 22 X 19 FRAMED
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Harvey to paint The Smithsonian Dream, commemorating its 150th Anniversary. The Christmas Pageant of
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Oil

"A TEXAS BREED" G. HARVEY SCULPTURE. BRONZE TEXAS LONGHORN SCULPTURE
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Christmas Pageant of Peace commissioned Harvey to create a painting celebrating this national event. He has
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Bronze

"IXTAPAN BURRO" G. HARVEY SCULPTURE. BRONZE DONKEY IN G. HARVEY BOOK
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Christmas Pageant of Peace commissioned Harvey to create a painting celebrating this national event. He has
Category

1980s Impressionist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Bronze

"WISHING FOR SPRING" G. HARVEY WESTERN SNOW SCENE. FRAMED 22 X 19
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Christmas Pageant of Peace commissioned Harvey to create a painting celebrating this national event. He has
Category

1990s Impressionist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Oil

Affiche Pour L'Exhibition Peintres sur Papier Dessins
By Joan Miró
Located in Missouri, MO
ceramics, bronze sculpture, printmaking, book illustration, posters, costume design, etc. He was seventy
Category

20th Century Modern Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Lithograph, Paper

"PANHANDLE CHILL" G. HARVEY 34 X 46 FRAME TEXAS PANHANDLE SNOW SCENE WESTERN
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Harvey to paint The Smithsonian Dream, commemorating its 150th Anniversary. The Christmas Pageant of
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1970s Impressionist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Oil

EH Shepard Vintage Original 1936 Drawing on Paper for Punch Magazine
Located in Jersey, GB
- Satirical illustration from EH Shepard for a 1936 edition of Punch magazine - Original artwork
Category

1930s Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Paper

The harbor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Street Press (Lang Graphics), Celestial Seasonings Tea Co., Avon Cosmetic Package Design 1995 • Christmas
Category

Late 20th Century Realist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Acrylic

The harbor
The harbor
H 31 in W 43 in D 1.75 in
"THE LILY PADS" G. HARVEY LANDSCAPE 1980 TEXAS ARTIST SERENE GREENS & YELLOWS
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Institution chose Harvey to paint The Smithsonian Dream, commemorating its 150th Anniversary. The Christmas
Category

1980s Impressionist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Oil

"WORKING PAIR" G. HARVEY WESTERN SCENE FRAMED SIZE 33 X 43
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Christmas Pageant of Peace commissioned Harvey to create a painting celebrating this national event. He has
Category

1970s Impressionist Christmas Vintage Illustration

Materials

Oil

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Christmas Vintage Illustration For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact christmas vintage illustration you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Find modern versions now, or shop for modern creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a christmas vintage illustration from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. When looking for the right christmas vintage illustration for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, beige and blue. Creating a christmas vintage illustration has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by G. Harvey, Jackson Lee Nesbitt, Yuri Gorbachev, Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel) and Joan Miró are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and watercolor.

How Much is a Christmas Vintage Illustration?

A christmas vintage illustration can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,900, while the lowest priced sells for $14 and the highest can go for as much as $310,000.
Questions About Christmas Vintage Illustration
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Generally, a hanging decoration suitable for decorating a tree is considered a vintage Christmas ornament if it is at least 40 years old. Ornaments made over 100 years ago are usually classified as antiques. You'll find a range of vintage Christmas ornaments on 1stDibs.