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Palmer Cox

"Billy the Brownie With Flowers #407" original tempera by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Palmer Cox had popularized “Brownies”—he created dozens of the little men, each with a different ethnic
Category

1940s Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Tempera

'Billie the Brownie Laughing' original watercolor by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
earlier, the writer and artist Palmer Cox had popularized “Brownies”—he created dozens of the little men
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Graphite

Oil Painting by Well Known Cartoonist and Illustrator Upper East Side, Manhattan
By Sandy Huffaker
Located in Surfside, FL
from Palmer Cox and Peter Newel to Al Hirschfeld, Sandy Huffaker, David Levine, Carol Anthony and R
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20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Brownie Advertising Poster
Located in Peekskill, NY
English folklore, Palmer Cox created a merry band of Brownies who travelled by night to have fun and do
Category

Early 20th Century American Posters

Materials

Cardboard

Oil Painting by Well Known Cartoonist and Illustrator Upper East Side, Manhattan
By Sandy Huffaker
Located in Surfside, FL
from Palmer Cox and Peter Newel to Al Hirschfeld, Sandy Huffaker, David Levine, Carol Anthony and R
Category

20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Unger Brothers Sterling Silver Palmer Cox Brownie Baby Rattle
By Unger Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
depicts the face of a Palmer Cox Brownie character's head with pink-dyed mother of pearl inset eyes. An
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Sterling Silver

Palmer Cox " Brownie"
Located in Clear Spring, MD
A printed cloth doll showcasing the art of Palmer Cox. Unusual colors. These dolls were meant for
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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Ink

Palmer Cox  " Brownie"
Palmer Cox  " Brownie"
H 24 in Dm 30.5 in
Palmer Cox Brownie Toothpick Holder
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa early 20th century brownie toothpick holder by Palmer Cox in silver plate. The piece depicts
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Early 20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Palmer Cox Brownie Toothpick Holder
Palmer Cox Brownie Toothpick Holder
H 3 in W 4.4 in D 2.4 in

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Palmer Cox For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the palmer cox you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each palmer cox for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper. Your living room may not be complete without a palmer cox — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each palmer cox bearing neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one palmer cox that is appealing in its simplicity, but Leigh Palmer, Sylvia Spicuzza and Sandy Huffaker produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Palmer Cox?

A palmer cox can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,000, while the lowest priced sells for $1,600 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.