Lot 170

Antique 1920's Art Deco Edison Mazda Lamps Kentucky Utilities Company Inc. Advertising "Contentment" Calendar Print by Maxfield Parrish PERIOD FRAMED

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Antique 1920's Art Deco Edison Mazda Lamps Kentucky Utilities Company Inc. Advertising "Contentment" Calendar Print by Maxfield Parrish PERIOD FRAMED

Starting Bid: $50

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July 13, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
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Canandaigua, NY, US

Description:

The "Contentment" calendar print is a highly collectible, 1928 Art Deco advertising piece featuring artwork painted in 1927 by the iconic American illustrator Maxfield Parrish. Commissioned by General Electric for their Edison Mazda Lamps division, these promotional calendars were distributed nationwide through local utility networks—such as the Kentucky Utilities Company Inc.—which customized the bottom border with their corporate imprint. The print is a classic representation of Parrish's signature "girls on rocks" imagery. It depicts idealized, youthfully serene figures lounging in a fantastical, luminous landscape against a backdrop of deep, rich cobalt blue—a pigment formula famously nicknamed "Parrish blue". Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Dimensions: Frame 17.5" x 11.75" Image 12.75" x 7.25"
  • Condition: Very Good Condition, light wear to frame from age and storage. There is a small tear on the bottom (see pics)

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