Description: Old King Cole is a 1906 antique Maxfield Parrish print showcased in its original frame. The frame size is 9.25" x 28" x 1" and the inside size is 6 3/16" x 25". The print is in excellent condition, with very little fading. The original frame is in fair condition, with many scratches and separation in the upper left corner. The original backing paper is missing, and only a partial section of the original label from Dodge Publishing remains. Please use the included photos as a condition guide. Maxfield Parrish’s Old King Cole is one of his best-known and most beloved works, notable for its whimsical subject matter and striking visual style. Created in 1906 for the bar of the Knickerbocker Hotel in New York City, the mural depicts the popular nursery rhyme character Old King Cole in a lavish, playful scene. In the painting, the king is shown with a broad, jolly grin, seated on a throne, flanked by his "fiddlers three" in colorful, almost theatrical costumes. The entire scene has a sense of grandeur mixed with humor, appealing to adults and children alike.Parrish used his signature style, combining luminous colors, intricate details, and playful themes, to bring Old King Cole to life. One of the secrets behind the vibrant colors in his work was his use of glazing—a technique where he layered transparent colors over a white base, creating a glow that makes the painting seem almost lit from within. The rich blues, in particular, became known as "Parrish Blue," a hallmark of his work.Though the original mural remained at the Knickerbocker until the hotel closed in 1920, the mural was later moved to the St. Regis Hotel, where it still resides today. The artwork has not only become a lasting piece of Parrish’s legacy but also a unique part of New York's cultural and artistic history. Dodge Publishing was one of the major publishers that helped popularize Parrish's work in the early 20th century, making affordable art prints of his illustrations available to the public. Prints of Old King Cole were widely distributed, contributing to Parrish’s reputation and bringing his vibrant, whimsical style into homes across the United States.These prints are now considered collectible items, especially in good condition, as they capture the charm and detail of Parrish’s work on a smaller scale. Chuck Olson CollectionChuck Olson spent over 40 years collecting and traveling the United States in search of unique vintage and antique prints. He amassed a significant collection of framed and unframed vintage art. This piece comes from Chuck's personal collection. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about the item.
Price: 499.99 USD
Location: Blaine, Washington
End Time: 2024-11-13T02:24:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 16.68 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Maxfield Parrish
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Image Orientation: Landscape
Signed: No
Title: Old King Cole
Item Length: 9.25 in
Framing: Framed
Subject: Old King Cole
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1906
Item Height: 1 in
Theme: Nursery Rhyme
Item Width: 28 in
Time Period Produced: 1900-1924
