Jim Butcher (American, B. 1944) "Santa Claus Painting a Toy" Signed lower left. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally used on the Fleetwood First Day of Issue Maximum Card for the U.S 20c Santa Claus stamp issued October 28, 1983. One of America's most hearwarming traditions during the delightful season of Christmas is the legend of a plump, rosy-cheeked man named Santa Claus. This jolly, grey-haired man...dressed in a warm, red-flannel suit...is said to live at the North Pole, along with an ambitious host of elves. There he and his helpers work all year long, building millions of toys and presents. Then, as Christmas Eve approaches, he takes all the gifts he made and hops into his sleigh, where eight magical reindeer pull him high over the rooftops of homes all over the world. He lands on each roof and springs down the chimney with his bag full of presents. For all the deserving, he leaves wonderful surprises. However, naughty people may awake Christmas morning to find no more than a large lump of coal in their Christmas stocking. Image Size: 14 x 19 in. Overall Size: 21.75 x 27.5 in. Unframed. (B08489)