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Comiczeichner, Illustrator, Caricaturist, b. 1875 - d. 1936

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          • Grace Gebbie Wiederseim Drayton (1877 - 1936) Americansold
            Apr. 29, 2023

            Grace Gebbie Wiederseim Drayton (1877 - 1936) American

            Est: $600 - $900

            Grace Gebbie Wiederseim Drayton (1877 - 1936) Pencil and Watercolor, Signed, Measures (5.5 x 8.5 inches) w/frame (12 x 16 inches) Viola Grace Gebbie was born October 14, 1877, the third daughter of George Gebbie, a lithographer, who was Philadelphia's first art printer. She married Theodore E. Wiederseim, Jr., an employee of Ketterlinus Lithographic Manufacturing Company, in Philadelphia in 1904 and started signing her work "Grace Wiederseim or G G Wiederseim". She claimed to owe her "funny babies" to Wiederseim, who recognized her potential, but she divorced him in 1911. Divorce in the Catholic Church was forbidden; hers disgraced the whole family ." In 1911, Grace divorced Wiedersheim and married W. Heyward Drayton III, and started signing her work Grace Drayton. She divorced Drayton in 1923 but continued to sign her work "Grace Drayton" or "G G Drayton."

            Cutler Bay Auctions
          • GRACE DRAYTON (1877-1936) Campbell's Soup Girl.sold
            Dec. 15, 2022

            GRACE DRAYTON (1877-1936) Campbell's Soup Girl.

            Est: $1,000 - $2,000

            GRACE DRAYTON (1877-1936) Campbell's Soup Girl. Illustration for the F. Wallace Armstrong Company, March 5, 1935. Watercolor, ink, and gouache on illustration board. 180x170 mm; 7x6 3/4 inches, on 14 1/4x11-inch sheet. Tipped to matte. Provenance: Kendra Krienke; private collection, Maine. Grace G. Drayton was one of the most successful women illustrators of her generation. She studied with painter Robert Henri and became a freelance artist in 1895. She contributed to books, magazines and advertising campaigns, most notably for Campbell's Soup, creating the ubiquitous Campbell Kids. She was one of the first and accomplished women to draw syndicated newspaper comic strips, and contributed the monthly "Dolly Dingle" paper dolls in Pictorial Review. She married Theodore Wiedersham in 1911; and after divorcing him in 1911, she wed William Drayton. and kept his name despite taking a third husband..

            Swann Auction Galleries
          • 2 Grace Drayton School Campbell's Soup Kidssold
            Nov. 17, 2022

            2 Grace Drayton School Campbell's Soup Kids

            Est: $200 - $400

            School of Grace Drayton (American, 1877-1936). Group of two 1930s gouache on illustration board paintings depicting young children for Campbell's Soup advertising campaigns. One depicting a Dolly Dingle-type character Campbell's Soup Kid doubling as a railroad flagbearer with lantern ablaze attesting to the importance of the railroad in 20th century American history. Verso is stamped with a usage print date of October 11, 1933. One depicting a Dolly Dingle character Campbell's Soup Kid putting the finishing touches on their soapbox derby bi-plane early aviation age-inspired racing car, ca 1931-33. Lot essay: These two works are excellent examples of the Campbell's Soup Kids illustrations. The Campbell's Soup Kids appeared in print ads in countless American mainstream publications such as The Saturday Evening Post. The brainchild of illustrator Grace Wiederseim Drayton, who debuted the first Campbell's Soup Kid ad in 1904, the characters became so popular, that the company soon hired a number of illustrators to create ads in the manner of Drayton. It's unknown whether Drayton herself is the illustrator of this example. The Campbell Kids have been selling Campbell's Soup since 1904 when Grace Wiederseim Drayton, an illustrator and writer, added some sketches of children to her husband's advertising layout for a Campbell's condensed soup. The Campbell advertising agents loved the child appeal and choose Mrs. Wiederseim's sketches as trademarks. In the beginning, Campbell Kids were drawn as ordinary boys and girls, later, Campbell Kids took on the personas of policemen, sailors, soldiers, and other professions. Grace Wiederseim Drayton will always be the "mother" of Campbell Kids. She drew for the company advertising for nearly twenty years. Drayton's designs were so popular that doll makers wanted to capitalize on their popularity. Campbell's gave the E. I. Horsemen Company the license to market dolls with the Campbell label on their sleeves. Horseman even secured two U.S. design patents for the dolls' clothes. Today, Campbell's Soup Company, with its famous red and white label, remains a staple in the kitchen as well as American culture.

            Revere Auctions
          • 2 Grace Drayton School Campbell's Soup Kidssold
            Nov. 17, 2022

            2 Grace Drayton School Campbell's Soup Kids

            Est: $200 - $400

            School of Grace Drayton (American, 1877-1936). Group of two 1930s gouache on illustration board paintings depicting young children for Campbell's Soup advertising campaigns. One titled "Dandy to Me," depicting a young child reading the latest stock news from a state of the art glass domed stock ticker machine, 1930. A surreal take on the 1929 stock market crash that led to the Great Depression, this work originally appeared in a 1930 Campbell's Soup advertisement in October 1930 above a poem that reads "The news that I'm reading look's dandy to me. Like a plateful of Campbell's Which fills me with glee." One titled "Sand Man's Coming Soon," depicting a young, Dolly Dingle-type girl tucking her doll into its bed, ca. 1930s. Originally for a Campbell's Soup advertising campaign, the work is accompanied by text that reads "Not a drop of Campbell's left upon her spoon, So the good old sand man's Coming mighty soon!" Lot essay: These two works are excellent examples of the Campbell's Soup Kids illustrations. The Campbell's Soup Kids appeared in print ads in countless American mainstream publications such as The Saturday Evening Post. The brainchild of illustrator Grace Wiederseim Drayton, who debuted the first Campbell's Soup Kid ad in 1904, the characters became so popular, that the company soon hired a number of illustrators to create ads in the manner of Drayton. It's unknown whether Drayton herself is the illustrator of this example. The Campbell Kids have been selling Campbell's Soup since 1904 when Grace Wiederseim Drayton, an illustrator and writer, added some sketches of children to her husband's advertising layout for a Campbell's condensed soup. The Campbell advertising agents loved the child appeal and choose Mrs. Wiederseim's sketches as trademarks. In the beginning, Campbell Kids were drawn as ordinary boys and girls, later, Campbell Kids took on the personas of policemen, sailors, soldiers, and other professions. Grace Wiederseim Drayton will always be the "mother" of Campbell Kids. She drew for the company advertising for nearly twenty years. Drayton's designs were so popular that doll makers wanted to capitalize on their popularity. Campbell's gave the E. I. Horsemen Company the license to market dolls with the Campbell label on their sleeves. Horseman even secured two U.S. design patents for the dolls' clothes. Today, Campbell's Soup Company, with its famous red and white label, remains a staple in the kitchen as well as American culture.

            Revere Auctions
          • "September Morning" By Grace Gebbie Draytonsold
            May. 16, 2020

            "September Morning" By Grace Gebbie Drayton

            Est: $100 - $200

            Print titled "September Morning" by Grace Gebbie (G.G.) Drayton. Print by Campbell Art Co. Elizabeth, N.J. Print is framed under glass and back has a partial label about the print, along with a hanging wire. Also has sticker from "B.N. Strom Fine Picture Framing 224 Adams Ave. Scranton, PA."

            Lettieri Auction & Appraisal
          • "September Morning" By Grace Gebbie Draytonsold
            Apr. 25, 2020

            "September Morning" By Grace Gebbie Drayton

            Est: $100 - $200

            Print titled "September Morning" by Grace Gebbie (G.G.) Drayton. Print by Campbell Art Co. Elizabeth, N.J. Print is framed under glass and back has a partial label about the print, along with a hanging wire. Also has sticker from "B.N. Strom Fine Picture Framing 224 Adams Ave. Scranton, PA."

            Lettieri Auction & Appraisal
          • "September Morning" By Grace Gebbie Draytonsold
            Apr. 08, 2020

            "September Morning" By Grace Gebbie Drayton

            Est: $100 - $200

            Print titled "September Morning" by Grace Gebbie (G.G.) Drayton. Print by Campbell Art Co. Elizabeth, N.J. Print is framed under glass and back has a partial label about the print, along with a hanging wire. Also has sticker from "B.N. Strom Fine Picture Framing 224 Adams Ave. Scranton, PA."

            Lettieri Auction & Appraisal
          • "September Morning" By Grace Gebbie Draytonsold
            Mar. 29, 2020

            "September Morning" By Grace Gebbie Drayton

            Est: $100 - $200

            Print titled "September Morning" by Grace Gebbie (G.G.) Drayton. Print by Campbell Art Co. Elizabeth, N.J. Print is framed under glass and back has a partial label about the print, along with a hanging wire. Also has sticker from "B.N. Strom Fine Picture Framing 224 Adams Ave. Scranton, PA."

            Lettieri Auction & Appraisal
          • Grace Drayton (American/Pennsylvania, 1877-1936)sold
            Jan. 26, 2019

            Grace Drayton (American/Pennsylvania, 1877-1936)

            Est: $400 - $600

            Grace Drayton (American/Pennsylvania, 1877-1936), "Child Fishing in a Pail", oil on canvas laid on board, signed lower right, 30 3/4 in. x 22 3/4 in., framed

            Neal Auction Company
          • Grace Gebbie Wiederseim Drayton American, 1877-1936 West Highland White Terriersold
            Aug. 17, 2016

            Grace Gebbie Wiederseim Drayton American, 1877-1936 West Highland White Terrier

            Est: $150 - $250

            Grace Gebbie Wiederseim Drayton American, 1877-1936 West Highland White Terrier Signed GGDrayton and inscribed with copyright symbol (cr) Pastel on paper Sight 21 3/4 x 17 3/4 inches • 

            Doyle New York
          • Original Illustration Attributed to Grace Drayonsold
            Dec. 05, 2015

            Original Illustration Attributed to Grace Drayon

            Est: $100 - $300

            Attributed to Grace Drayton (1877-1936) Original illustration, ink on paper, laid on board. Grace Drayton was a highly successful illustrator in the early 20th century. Her biggest success was the creation of the "Campbell's Kids" for the Campbell Soup company and the Dolly Dingle dolls. Size 8" x 5 - 1/2".

            Morphy Auctions
          • Grace Gebbie Wiederseim Drayton (1877 - 1936)sold
            Apr. 09, 2015

            Grace Gebbie Wiederseim Drayton (1877 - 1936)

            Est: $150 - $300

            Pencil illustration. 8" x 11" Titled "The Young May Moon, Oh Boy! " signed on left. Two "Campbells Kids" cuddling.

            Weiss Auctions
          • GRACE G. DRAYTON. "Don't I Get One Little Bite?"sold
            Jan. 22, 2015

            GRACE G. DRAYTON. "Don't I Get One Little Bite?"

            Est: $500 - $750

            GRACE G. DRAYTON. "Don't I Get One Little Bite?" Pastel on brown paper. 483x330 mm; 19x13 inches, image. Signed lower right margin. Attached to archival matte in two places along top edge verso.

            Swann Auction Galleries
          • DOLLY CAST IRON DOOR STOP.sold
            Sep. 06, 2013

            DOLLY CAST IRON DOOR STOP.

            Est: $400 - $600

            DOLLY CAST IRON DOOR STOP. Attributed to Hubley, early 20th century, signed "G. Drayton" for Hubley designer Grace Drayton (1877-1936). Little girl with doll. Original paint has wear. 10"h. Ex Helen Porter (Ohio).

            Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
          • ORIGINAL COVER ART BY GRACE DRAYTON (1877-1936).sold
            Jan. 26, 2013

            ORIGINAL COVER ART BY GRACE DRAYTON (1877-1936).

            Est: $800 - $1,200

            ORIGINAL COVER ART BY GRACE DRAYTON (1877-1936). Watercolor on heavy paper, signed lower right. The cover art for Dolly Dingle's Story of the Mikado, published in 1921, along with the original card filed at the copyright office. Unframed, 20"h. 14.5"w.

            Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
          • Grace Gebbie Wiederseim Drayton (1877 - 1936)sold
            Jun. 19, 2010

            Grace Gebbie Wiederseim Drayton (1877 - 1936)

            Est: $300 - $600

            Grace Gebbie Wiederseim Drayton (1877 - 1936) Original Cartoon Art. "Kittens". Circa 1930's 11" x 22 1/2" signed right panel.

            Weiss Auctions
          • Grace Gebbie Weiderseim Drayton (aka Grace Gebbie Weiderseim, aka Gigi Drayton) (American 1875 - 1936), ink and watercolor on paper....sold
            Aug. 10, 2009

            Grace Gebbie Weiderseim Drayton (aka Grace Gebbie Weiderseim, aka Gigi Drayton) (American 1875 - 1936), ink and watercolor on paper....

            Est: $200 - $400

            Grace Gebbie Weiderseim Drayton (aka Grace Gebbie Weiderseim, aka Gigi Drayton) (American 1875 - 1936), ink and watercolor on paper of a baby, titled beneath "Little Rubber Annie," signed on right side "To Dr. Max Touart with gratitude, G.G. Drayton," framed under glass, 21 1/2" x 13 1/2" [not examined out of frame].

            Winter Associates, Inc.
          • GRACE G. DRAYTON (American, 1877-1936) The Windysold
            Jul. 15, 2009

            GRACE G. DRAYTON (American, 1877-1936) The Windy

            Est: $1,200 - $1,800

            GRACE G. DRAYTON (American, 1877-1936) The Windy Day Gouache on board 22.5 x 16 in. Signed lower left From an Important California Collection.

            Heritage Auctions
          • Grace Gebbie Weiderseim Drayton (aka Grace Gebbie Weiderseim, aka Gigi Drayton) (American 1875 - 1936), ink and watercolor on paper of a baby, titled beneath "Little Rubber Annie," signed on right side "To Dr. Max Touart with gratitude, G.G.sold
            Jan. 12, 2009

            Grace Gebbie Weiderseim Drayton (aka Grace Gebbie Weiderseim, aka Gigi Drayton) (American 1875 - 1936), ink and watercolor on paper of a baby, titled beneath "Little Rubber Annie," signed on right side "To Dr. Max Touart with gratitude, G.G.

            Est: $300 - $500

            Grace Gebbie Weiderseim Drayton (aka Grace Gebbie Weiderseim, aka Gigi Drayton) (American 1875 - 1936), ink and watercolor on paper of a baby, titled beneath "Little Rubber Annie," signed on right side "To Dr. Max Touart with gratitude, G.G. Drayton," framed under glass, 21 1/2" x 13 1/2" [not examined out of frame].

            Winter Associates, Inc.
          • Grace Drayton (1875-1936) Sunday comic stripsold
            Dec. 06, 2008

            Grace Drayton (1875-1936) Sunday comic strip

            Est: -

            Grace Drayton (1875-1936) Sunday comic strip topper, ÒKittensÓ, 1932; Cute animals in various scenes.

            Illustration House
          • GRACE GEBBIE WIEDERSEIM DRAYTON (American,sold
            Dec. 06, 2008

            GRACE GEBBIE WIEDERSEIM DRAYTON (American,

            Est: $600 - $800

            GRACE GEBBIE WIEDERSEIM DRAYTON (American, 1877-1936) Campbell's Soup Advertisement. (Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey.) Mixed media on paper. 15 1/2'' x 20'' (sheet)

            Rago Arts and Auction Center
          • CHILDREN: Grace G. Wiederseim Drayton, varioussold
            Nov. 06, 2008

            CHILDREN: Grace G. Wiederseim Drayton, various

            Est: -

            CHILDREN: Grace G. Wiederseim Drayton, various color illustrated titles, 3 books

            Alderfer Auction
          • Drayton, Grace. Lot of 8 pen & ink sketches, somesold
            Mar. 20, 2008

            Drayton, Grace. Lot of 8 pen & ink sketches, some

            Est: $1,500 - $2,000

            Drayton, Grace. Lot of 8 pen & ink sketches, some with light wash, many with notes on suggested colors. Includes 3 illustrations from The Baby Bears and the Weathercock (2 of them signed); 2 from The Baby Bears and the Valentines (1 signed); 1 from The Baby Bears and the Honey Pot (signed and dated 1914, with Century St. Nicholas Advertising Book slip on verso noting title is "Mother Spies Them"); 1 unidentified Baby Bear illustration (the two bears with a wolf carrying a cane and wearing a coat); a chubby-cheeked youngster, perhaps a Campbell's Soup Kid, with stamp on verso of F. Wallis Armstrong Co. Advertising Agents. c.1915 Nice selection of original sketches for illustrations, most featuring the Baby Bears. Grace Drayton, at times, through marriages, Grace Gebbie and Grace Wiederseim, 1877-1935, was one of the first and most successful female cartoonists. Among her creations were the series 'Bobby Blake' and 'Dolly Drake' for the Philadelphia Press; 'The Terrible Tales of Captain Kiddo', in collaboration with her sister, Margaret G. Hays; 'The Pussycat Princess,' and of course the much-loved advertisements for Campbell Soup, for which she never received credit. Some soiling and other wear, generally very good.

            PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
          • Drayton, Grace. Lot of 8 pen & ink sketches, somesold
            Jan. 10, 2008

            Drayton, Grace. Lot of 8 pen & ink sketches, some

            Est: $2,000 - $3,000

            Drayton, Grace. Lot of 8 pen & ink sketches, some with light wash, many with notes on suggested colors. Includes 3 illustrations from The Baby Bears and the Weathercock (2 of them signed); 2 from The Baby Bears and the Valentines (1 signed); 1 from The Baby Bears and the Honey Pot (signed and dated 1914, with Century St. Nicholas Advertising Book slip on verso noting title is "Mother Spies Them"); 1 unidentified Baby Bear illustration (the two bears with a wolf carrying a cane and wearing a coat); a chubby-cheeked youngster, perhaps a Campbell's Soup kid, with stamp on verso of F. Wallis Armstrong Co. Advertising Agents. c.1915 Nice selection of original sketches for illustrations, most featuring the Baby Bears. Grace Drayton, at times, through marriages, Grace Gebbie and Grace Wiederseim, 1877-1935, was one of the first and most successful female cartoonists. Among her creations were the series 'Bobby Blake' and 'Dolly Drake' for the Philadelphia Press; 'The Terrible Tales of Captain Kiddo', in collaboration with her sister, Margaret G. Hays; 'The Pussycat Princess,' and of course the much-loved advertisements for Campbell Soup, for which she never received credit. Some soiling and other wear, generally very good.

            PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
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