Christmas | Fine Antique Prints

William Heath Robinson. (Shopping for Christmas Presents) London, c. 1910

admin — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:41:47 +0000

William Heath Robinson. (Shopping for Christmas Presents) London, ca. 1910.

Robinson (1872-1944) was born into a London family of children’s book illustrators and in his early career he concentrated his talents on that genre. During the First World War, he renowned for his drawings of complex machinery. His attention to detail is evident in this color print.

Color print.
Framed.
Approximately 15 x 11 inches, overall.

(Child talking with Santa) Home Arts cover. 1936

admin — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:41:47 +0000

This colorful and cheerful image is the cover illustration of a needle craft magazine so those in the antique paper trade call it “ephemera.” While it is among the least expensive pieces in our inventory we could not resist its charm and period feel so we have included it on the December home page of our website.

10 ½ x 13 ¼ inches, sheet.
Color print.
Good condition with address of recipient unobtrusively stamped in upper left.

(Christmas Presents) New York: Harper’s Weekly, 1865

admin — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:41:46 +0000

“Christmas Presents”

A lively scene sketched and drawn by S. Eytinge of the entire family gathered near the tree delighting in their Christmas gifts.

11 1/4 x 15 1/2 inches, sheet.
Hand colored wood engraving.
Excellent condition.

William Heath Robinson (At the Toy Store) London, ca. 1910

admin — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:41:46 +0000

William Heath Robinson. (Shopping for Christmas Presents) London, ca. 1910.

Color print.
Framed.
Approximately 15 x 11 inches, overall.