{"product_id":"maxfield-parrish-colliers-christmas-number-cover-1906-original-framed","title":"Maxfield Parrish - Collier's Christmas Number Cover (1906) - Original, Framed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Maxfield Parrish cover to \u003cem\u003eCollier's Christmas Number\u003c\/em\u003e, 1906\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis enchanting Christmas cover features Parrish's signature artistry: a laurel wreath adorned with \"Collier's Christmas Number\" at its center and a festive bow on top. Beneath the wreath, a young child sits up in bed, opening a Christmas stocking, while the boughs of a large tree hang through a window behind—a scene that captures the wonder and warmth of the holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cover was produced during a pivotal six-year period (1904–1910) when Parrish signed an exclusive contract with \u003cem\u003eCollier's Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e. Under this agreement, he received a monthly salary and retained ownership of his original paintings, allowing him the creative freedom to experiment with and refine his iconic, luminous style. This piece represents a moment when both America and Parrish were coming into their own—the nation establishing its cultural identity on the world stage, and the artist developing the inimitable aesthetic that helped define the Golden Age of American illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a piece of paper celebrating its 120th birthday, this cover is in very good condition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight creasing at the bottom, invisible except upon close inspection and not intruding into the image\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal toning to the white background, commensurate with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tiny tear in the upper left-hand corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne small discoloration (approximately the size of a pencil eraser head) toward the lower right-hand corner, outside the illustration itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo other tears or foxing evident\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraming \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoused in its original, period solid wood frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFramed dimensions: approximately 16.25\" × 11.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible image: approximately 14.5\" × 9.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Drawn by Maxfield Parrish\" is centered at the bottom of the page—a mark of authenticity and a testament to the artist's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own a culturally and historically significant piece from one of America's most beloved illustrators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maxfield Parrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47663537750275,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3559\/9107\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3b5d34e5-f45e-4693-8955-4dc6b321c01a.jpg?v=1769028301","url":"https:\/\/thegildedprints.com\/products\/maxfield-parrish-colliers-christmas-number-cover-1906-original-framed","provider":"The Gilded Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}