Above: Detail

Above: Framed in handsome gallery frame

Above: Detail

A snappy and sexy original pastel illustration by Earl Moran commissioned as a 1951 Brown & Bigelow calendar. Text reads “Here’s an extra addition you can hardly refuse; for this little gal is just covered in news…” Pastel is beautifully framed and condition is outstanding as is the image.

Above: The artists signature

Above: Verso notations

Above: verso sticker

Brown & Bigelow at some point altered the text quip on this image as seen below in a period ink blotter included in sale. Text on this example reads “She’s headline news so stop the presses ~~ This little girl with the taffy tresses”.

Above: Printed version by Brown & Bigelow

Above: A vintage advertising ink blotter (included in sale)