^Lot 406 Gorham Norman Rockwell First Edition Winter Downhill Daring Figurine

A single glazed ceramic figurine grouping, identified by consensus and markings as the Gorham First Edition of "Winter—Downhill Daring." The piece depicts a detailed winter scene inspired by Norman Rockwells Four Seasons Illustrations for 1948, featuring a boy and a girl seated on a sled and a running brown dog on a snowy slope. The figures are painted in vibrant colors, primarily blue, red, and brown. The base bears an impressed "Norman Rockwell" signature near the dogs feet. The underside is gilt stamped with the text: "THIS SELECTION INSPIRED BY Norman Rockwells FOUR SEASONS ILLUSTRATIONS FOR 1948 FIRST EDITION Winter—Downhill Daring FROM THE GIFT WORLD OF GORHAM," along with a "GR" monogram mark. A sticker confirms the item was "MADE IN JAPAN" and is "FROM THE GIFT WORLD OF GORHAM."

Dimensions7.00"L x 5.50"W x 6.50"H
ConditionGood