^Lot 405 Gorham Norman Rockwell First Edition Winter Chilling Chore Figurine

A single hand-painted ceramic figurine by Gorham, titled "Winter – Chilling Chore," inspired by the Norman Rockwell Four Seasons Illustrations for 1963. This piece is confirmed as a "FIRST EDITION" from The Gift World of Gorham. The narrative scene depicts a child dressed in winter clothing operating a rustic water pump to fill a kettle, watched by a small tricolor dog. The figures are mounted on a stylized base detailed with brickwork and snow. Markings on the base include the impressed signature "Norman Rockwell." The underside features printed text detailing the inspiration and attribution: "THIS SELECTION INSPIRED BY Norman Rockwell's FOUR SEASONS ILLUSTRATIONS FOR 1963 FIRST EDITION Winter – Chilling Chore FROM THE GIFT WORLD OF GORHAM." An applied sticker confirms the maker and origin: "GORHAM / MADE IN JAPAN."

Dimensions7.50"L x 4.25"W x 8.25"H
ConditionGood.