Grace Gebbie Wiederseim Drayton  (1877 - 1936)

To Donna L. Davies, Tammy Hill, anyone else who owns gg wiederseim or Grace
Hi ! My name is Laura Ann, and my Aunt Grace Drayton, is a wonderful artist. She, in her "age" was married twice, her full maiden name is Grace Gebbie, then her first marriage she used that name as Grace Gebbie Drayton, after that divorce and her final marriage she used G.G. Wiederseim or similar.

I finally found a book that she published. It's a children's book, from her children's comics Bobby Bounce & Dolly Dimples. It was my mothers book, that I finally found in items which has been packed away. Their is a painting which she wrote in the corner to my grandmother Rena & to baby Gloria. Then she sold partial patent to the Cambell's, part of the other side of a marriage, they became the Campbell Soup kids. My momther had extensive collections, but after her death, no one can find anything. She even had a "Scotty iron cast door holder".

You can find my previous discussions, as my health is getting bad and I cannot sit too long and type. She is on the discussion board and I am searching for a particular painting, and for years now cannot find it, but I have other antique works of art, and have learned what to do so protect them.

My health has prevented me to answer a few on this board who have done extensive starting bio's on her, but I have been visiting my only relative on my mom's side of the family, which my mom's side of the family is totally Scotch, then through marriage, one of the Gebbie girls married into a German family of great stature. My Oncle (Scotch) has an extensive collection of her work, and it is overwhelming. I am just hopeful that he will give me some, at a point in time. I love him so so much and an hopeful to visit him this beginning of the summer.

SO ~ Does your artwork have an original signature on it ? I would take it to an art appraiser, all of your art that is valuable! Use this site to find a reputable appraiser in your area that has expertise of this type of artwork! Obtain a print out of each item, name, information and value. Then add it to your home owners insurance just incase, you never know. Put a copy and if small items, put all into a saftey deposit box.

Then ask the appaiser is he or she knows of anyone that restores fine artwork like you own. I would not touch it. If you have an extra dresser lay the art work down so it is not in light or in anyway of possible damage.

Good luck, I wish I could be of more help, via email perhaps that might be fun to see your works ~
All my best, Laura Ann

September Morn
I have a framed "September Morn" I inherited in the late sixties with other treasures. It is so old that I hesitate removing it from the frame or disturbing it. It appears to be watercolors but maybe not. I guess it is just a print tho' it looks so original.

g.g. wiederseim artwork
I have the same piece of artwork described previously by roy beno. Little girl (w/campbell soup child face) sanding in front of a chalkboard with a small white dog (wearing a blue ribbon around his neck) sitting at her feet. It is protected under glass in a very old wood frame. The frame measures 11-1/2" x 13-3/4". I would appreciate if someone could give me some insight to this particular piece--ie...date, origin, possible value??? I had taken it to a "Free for all" art show in Florida back in 2006. The supposed Art Appraiser was completely clueless and had NEVER heard of this Artist. I thank you for your help and input.
TAMMY H.

September Morning
I have a framed September Morning with apologies, copyright 1915, which appears to be embrodery. Can someone give me information on this artwork?

5-panel print
Does anyone know of or the whereabouts of a five-panel print caleed (I believe) The Five Senses?

GG Drayton september moon??
I Inheritaded from My Grandpa a framed picture by GG Drayton.12"x16".I took it to a antique show and stumped them, They looked for a copyright or some kinda label and nothing but Graces signature is on it.Shows a little girl naked standing in a pond no moon or mountains just some weeds in the bottom right corner. On the backing is a Brooklyn NY stamp and z.3A.My Great Grandma made a trip to NY and got this and a glass picture of the Statue of liberty dated 1917.Is the Drayton Girl that old, and is it a original?Any help would be apriciated. Thank you. Dave.

GG Drayton September Moom
I have a print from the Campbell Art Co. by G. G. Drayton called September Moon. It is No. 2525 and has a Campbell Art logo along with the 4 line poem on the label on the back. Does anyone know anything about this?

Laura Ann
Laura Ann, I was just on ebay and I saw a picture of a victorian woman in the campbell's kids area. I don't know if this is what you are looking for but it's worth a look. Someone is selling it for $199.00

"Simple Simon" Painting
I have what looks like a print by g.g. Wiederseim. Signed. A 12 3/4" x 11" matted picture of Simple Simon sitting on a red stool with a fishing pole in a silver pail. Poem of "Simple Simon, went a fishing, For to catch, a whale, All the water, he had got, Was in his mother's pail". In Between. Bottom has a horizontal picture of Simple Simon running with a spilled pail and knocked over red stool. 2 1/2" x 11". Initial It is matted with a thin black wood frame with glass. On the back is in pencil " xmas day 1907. Any one know anything about this particular picture. It all looks original to me, but I don't have a trained eye either!

"I'm the Father" print
I have a print by G.G. Drayton, framed under glass, which hung in my room when I was a child. The subjects are a boy (standing), a girl (seated) and a babydoll, and the caption reads "I'm the Father." It's copyrighted by Campbell Art Co. I'd like to know if anyone has any comment to make about this item or how many prints of this nature still remain.
Blessings, Becky

G G Drayton Print ?
I saw Lissa's e-mail from 8/1/08 ref: to naked girl in water. I to have a print but this one has the little blonge girl with curley hair looking forward. name g g Drayton bottom left, far right in weeded shore line has Campbell Art Co (W)small # 2505 any ideas!

Grace G. Drayton
I have an excellent condition magazine "Great Little Lovers" by Grace G. Drayton. The pages contain either a full page children display or a page containing 5 pictures telling a famous love story ie., Adam and Eve, Samson & Delilah etc. Is there any information available about this publication?

who is the artist
I have a 9" x 11.5" painting of a little girl and small dog with a blue ribbon on his neck,they are standing in front of a school black board.It's nice in bright collar because it was covered with a wall covering for many years.This is pasted to some very old wall paper.This painting is signed by g.g.Wieoerseim.Could this be g.g.wiederseim? Please let me know what you can.
Thanks roy

Grace Drayton Suffragist
I have a postcard of 3 little girls painting "votes for women" that has a postmark of 1917. there is no artist name but the kids look like Campbells kids. does anyone know if Grace Drayton was a suffragist and whether this is her work?

gg little books
I have a group of gg dratons mini booklets the
baby bears ELLY and EL that Grace drayton illust rated for john eggers,N.Y..in 1923,
miss ethel Balliesen
edited that series for
Eggers. in 1953 Ethel
leased art studio space at19 west 44 st manhattan..
ethel gave me the booklets
in those olden golden days
of ny ny in the fifties
they are delightful...

scotty dogs
I have a print of two sctty dogs drawn by Grace G Drayton. Under the picture is Amos N' Andy. Down in the right corner in print is Courtesy of R.K.O. Radio Pictures. It has been hanging in my Dad's workshop until he passed away. I believe my grandfather had it before him. Curious to know more and if it has any value.
Thank you!
Bobbie

two scotty dogs by gg drayton
I have a print( I think) of two scotty dogs. Is it worth anything? Thanks

gg drayton picture
the picture is at a party and it says,"I WISH I WAS TO HOME AND THIS PARTY WAS TO HELL".
CAN SOMEONE TELL ME ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PRINT.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE

BOB

original watercolor by gg drayton
I have inherited a beautiful, very large watercolor painting by GG Drayton. It is of a little girl at an ironing board ironing doll clothes, with a doll in a basket on the floor. the doll in the basket has the Campbell soup kids face. The artist's pencil sketch is visible under the watercolor. It is adorable. It was given to my grandmother when my mother was a child, by my grandmother's brother- in -law, who was an artist in N.Y.C. I am interested in it's value, and would like feedback from Laura Ann, who appears to be a relative of the artist.

To Cindy...
Cindy, yes I am a direct relative of my Great Aunt Grace. I just posted of the web site "Ask Art" & also telling all to get a specific appraiser to give the value and might have "stories" of your items. All items & other antique items should be appaised...

Our family is collecting all of our art work by her and have a large collection as all family members have put theirs in a central location.

I am sorry to say this, but we are working on all her artwork and her history and my Oncle does not want us to reveal anything at this time. Read the two posts of her "in process" bios on this board. That will get you started. Also the internet. Thank you, and when the family makes all available, I will post on...also, the painting that was stolen from my side of the family, if you or anyone else finds it, I would be extremely grateful to get it back, it means more than words can say, or any of her other artwork, as it was done specifically for my Grandmother.

Thank you again, Laura Ann

I'm related to my Great Aunt Grace...
Hi ! I posted before, so look for my earlier post. I am still searching for that painting that is described in my earlier post. Our family is collecting all our items of hers that is now at my Oncle Bills. Oncle is
Scottish and he and the older relatives use that. She came over to the US from Glasgow, as did the rest of our family when they left Scotland. And then she went back via her second husband Wiederseim. Her first marriage was of course to Drayton.

There are two great bios of her on the board, so I would suggest reading those. There is also a site called "Ask Art" you do have to pay a monthly fee, and they list a long long list of artists. Hers is on there. They notify you via email when a piece of her artwork is going to be auctioned, or is up for auction. They also list the Auction Houses of those. I advise all of you to check that out. As far as what items of hers that you have, go to a specific appraiser, which you have to pay for, and those can be added to your home insurance. They would be the only ones to give you a value, or submit to the Auction houses, and they would put them up, but I do believe your appraisal needs to be done. You will find out more from your appaiser. Some have great stories to tell of any antique items you may have.

Thank you Laura Ann

gg Drayton figurine of a little Dutch boy
I have a 5 figurine of a plump Dutch boy by GG drayton. It is a creamy colour. Anyone know ANYTHING about this figurine. Thank you Patricia.

Laura Ann Litkshis
I am researching Grace Drayton and would like to know how you are related to her and if you have any information i could use.

G. G. Wiederseim


I have two very old prints which belonged to my grandmother in Aberdeen. She had them from the early 1950's at least. They are obviously a pair and show a small girl and a toddler (with runny nose). In the first she says, " Where's 'oo hanky?" and in the second says, "Blow!!".

8x11 signed "GG WIEDERSEIM" PICTURE
Hi, I have a old 8x11 signed picture of a little girl from the Campbell soup era. She is standing by an open door with a string attached to her mouth, it is titled "COURAGE" It belonged to my mother who had it from the 40's when she was a child.
Can anyone tell me about it? the age and value?

Grace Drayton
I am researching Grace Drayton and am a doll collector.
The naked child wading in the water is called "September Morning with Apologies". The apologie part was because she was reproducing the art of an award wining artits, Paul Chabas who had painted a nude lady in the water. She did a similar painting called "September Moon." This one has the moon in the background and the caption is.."Oh goodnes, oh gracious, please take me home soon. I just happened to think, there's a man in the moon."

GG Drayton art print
I found an old art print of a naked child wading in the water with a hill in the background and the moon is rising over the hill. The little girl(?) is looking over her left shoulder with a surprised look on her face. In the lower left hand corner is a copyright sign and the words Campbell Art Co. and under that is written Elizabeth, N.J.I think the title may be "September Morning" after reading some other postings.Does anyone know the age or value of this print?

Drayton paper dolls (Pictorial Review)
I have a large collection of Pictorial Review Dolly Dingle paper dolls (not reproductions or reprints), including several duplicates, which I would like to trade with another collector. Any interest? (I also collect other womans magazine paper dolls from the same era)
Tamara

Have you seen this artwork?
I am a deendent of Grace Gebbie Drayton's and I am searching for a watercolor painting she painted with an oval frame. The woman in the picture she painted was beautiful with Victorian style hair up, auburn in color. White background. She wore a white dress off the shoulder and a sash. She also wore a Victorian Hat and had a tree with delecate green leaves in the background. I would be most appreciative if anyone ever finds this peice of meaningful artwork, it was taken from our family.

Grace Drayton
These discussions are very interesting. I bought the picture "Check and double check" many years ago (probably 30 to 40 yrs) and have enjoyed it very much.

paintings
I have two paintings by Drayton. They are an Irish (boy and girl) Patsy and Peggy and they have her signature... Would you know anything about them. They were found in our attic in 1983, however, the house is 84 years old. Thank you Pat Grogan

Grace Drayton
I have a Grace Drayton Composite doll. I can not find out a thing about her. All i know is the she was in the possession of the CEO's (of Campbell Soup's in Napoleon, Ohio) Secretary. When she passed away she pass it on to her neice who in turn gave her to me. Now what I can't seem to get anyone to believe i have her????

Grace drayton compositon dolls
Did she authorize compo dolls to be made from her drawings? Are there actual 1920,30 compo dolls out there? I've seen some old dolls on ebay that claim to be Grace Draytons.

Campbell Kids, Buffalo Pottery
I have three Buffalo Pottery child dishes with pictures of the Campbell Kids. (1) shows the girl holding a doll, boy holding flowers, both smiling. (2) girl crying,doll broken on ground. Boy offers box of chocolates. (3) girl smiling, boy offers box of chocolates, broken doll on ground. I would very much like some information about age of pottery plates

G G Weiderseim
I have a pencil sketch of two children one holding a
hanky to the others face
worded " Blow" this has been with me since a I was a child in the 1930s and I have never known anything about it or the artist until today searching the net. it is signed G.G. Weiderseim any info on this
artist and any collectors
who may know more of her

grace drayton print
When taking apart an old Dali print, I found a Grace Drayton print of a child in water at night with a mountain in background. I can't find out anything about when it was done. Anyone?

A figurine
I bought a figuerine of a dutch boy in cream colour. It has G.G. Drayton's name.
Anyone have something similar?

G. G. Drayton artwork
I have several original Dollie Dingle paper dolls by G. G. Drayton. Some are cut and some are uncut. I also have a book illustrated by Mrs. Drayton. I love her work.

check and double check
I just found a picture done by Grace G.Drayton called "check and Double Check",I found it inside of a picture I had hanging in the bathroom. I'm wondering if it's a print or a page out of a magazine.On the bottom right hand corner it says"Courtesy of R.K.O. Radio Pictures".

G. G. Drayton artwork
Hello,
I found a piece of artwork w/ a boy hands in pockets crying and four kids in top right hand corner skipping and the saying is "GEE! BUT THIS IS A LONESOME TOWN" could anyone tell me about this Thank You

Three original paintings by Wederseim
I have three beautiful paintings by her that I inherited from my Grandmother's estate (they were for my fathers room as a child) with "campbell's soup" type cherubic children in a variety of activities (fidhing, etc.) They are approximately 12" by 8" each in perfect condition. Is there a market for these?

G.G.Drayton artwork
I recently bought at auction here in Australia,an artwork signed G.G.Drayton.I did not know anything about this artist but was attracted to the subject. It features a small boy looking very grumpy with hands in pockets, leaning against a 'bed'? There are children dancing in the background and he is saying, "I Wish I Was to Home and this Party was to Hell! There is in the bottom right corner a letter c in a circle followed by the words Morris & Bendien-N-Y. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

G.G. Drayton pillowcase
My mom has a pillowcase with a picture of a dog and signed G.G. Drayton, 1916. I'm only finding information on Drayton's drawings. Can anyone give me information on her artwork done on pillowcases? I'm thinking it might have been to embroider, although there's no stitching on it.
Thanks!

Grace Drayton--biographical sketch
I have written a biographical sketch of Grace Drayton, about 31 pages. It focuses on her paintings of adult women--not her famous paintings of children. It has photographs of Grace and some of her sisters. I plan to post it on the internet. Until it is posted, I will send a copy free to anyone who asks. ~W.E.McGrath

Check and Double Check
My stepmom recently came across a framed print of two Scottie dogs drawn by Grace G. Drayton. It is in black and white and titled "Check and Double Check". I cannot seem to find any info at all on this print. Anyone have any ideas? Feedback appreciated!

One of two originals stolen by moving company
When my mother was young - she is nearly 88, Grace Drayton went to a dentist on Park Avenue. Her aunt was the secretary and Ms. Drayton did two wonderful pictures for my mother. I have one with a young girl and young boy sitting in a classroom with a beautiful teacher on the right. The teacher asks "Why do we place a hyphen in a bird - cage? Followed by Bobby - "I know! For the birdie to sit on"! The large one my mother and I cherished was quite large and had an Easter Bunny and young girl with a basket and fluffy petticoats. It was "stolen" twice and it really was amazing how we got it back and how we got it back from Alaska to New York. After my husband returned from Vietnam we were stationed in VA and then moved to MI. I made the terrible mistake of not placing it in the car for the move. The military gave it no value.

Saturday Morning
Thank goodness, my twin and I now know the name of a print belonging to our grandmother! Printed in it is a Campbell Art Company copyright symbol and 2505 which we think might be the number of the copy. G.G. Dayton's signature is in the left bottom corner. The frame at one time had a paper backing and the paper board is held in place with 20 nails. (We have not removed them to see what is on the back of the print.)
We remember that our grandmother had a similar picture of a little boy standing in water. Can anyone tell us about it?

September Morn
Hello Suzanne,
I just discovered this web site. About 20 years ago I was in Scotland when I found the same print or what I believe is a watercolor of September Morn. I'm interested in learning more about this picture. Who was Paul Chabas and what was the connection?
Would appreciate any info you may have.
Thanks,
Jim

Grace Drayton
Hi There,
What a lot of research you must have done to get so much information. I've printed off a copy and will try to find some of the articles. I shall especially look out for your "Hug Me Doll" and hope I'll be able to find something on my pictue of "Topsy". I wonder if there are any museums showing GD art. On my next trip to US I would like to visit if any such exhibitions exist.
Thanks for all the information Cella.
Regards, JoanE.

Grace Drayton
Hello, I found a lot of info at the library and bought a lot of books, magazines etc on ebay. I'll list them in the order that I find most helpful: Collector's Encyclopedia of American Composition Dolls by Urrsula R. Mertz; Spinning Wheel's Complete Book of Dolls edited by Albert Christian Revi and their magazine issue Nov 1974; Celebrity Doll Journal Nov 1974, Feb.1975, May 1975; a very good three part series in Doll News Spring 1988, Summer 1988, Fall 1988 (Doll News Winter 1998 has two of her animal dolls Puppy Pippin and Frisky Fido)[Doll News Summer 1983 has pic and story of reproduction bisque kids that were used as centerpieces for a doll convention.]{Doll News Winter 1982 has nice article by Pauline Luckey} [Doll News Spring 1982 has nice pic of Kaptin Kiddo and short story]; The Toy Trader booklet that I can't find at the moment...is also very thorough. My personal favorite (although not the most informatively complete) is The Antiques Journal Dec 1973 because...it has the article that first authenticated my "Hug Me Tight" rag doll "Goldilocks"!! lol Cloth Dolls by Johanna Gast Anderton has lots of pics of Drayton dolls; including those by Dean's dolls made in 1982 where the boy is in red and the girl in aqua. I have an uncut set of the originals of these. They are only 9 1/2" tall. They show him in an aqua onsie,"TEDDIE" on his white collar point, two dogs trying to pull a doll apart on the back of his belt with "BRITISH MANUFACTURE GUARANTEED". She is in red, with "PEGGY" on the edge of her collar and the same logo on her back bow. (They reversed the colors from him to her and her to him for the repros.) Hope you find these sources helpful. Cella in SDak

Grace Drayton
Hi Suzanne, I was pleased to learn someone else was trying to gather information about Grace Drayton. Information in the UK is very sparse. I've tried to do some research and ascertained she did spend some time in France, I think she studied at the French academy at the beginning of the last century, so she may well have known Paul Chabas personally.

I have a drawing of Topsy from Uncle Tom's Cabin which belonged to my Dad, a "Campbell face" with real ribbons in her hair. I did track down a vague reference to her connection with that book on the Internet but would like more details.
If you let me have your e-mail address and I learn any more about the "French connection" I'll be in touch.
Kind Regards, Joan Earl

Grace Gebbie Drayton Print
I have a print that had belonged to my grandparents and was treasured by my mom. It is by GG Drayton and is entitled September Morning. The print depicts a young girl (cherubic "Campbell's face) barely covering herself as she wades in the cold water. Along with it's sub-title, "Please don't think I'm bad or bold, but where it's deep, it's awful cold," there is a note added that read, "To Paul Chabas - My Apologies. G. Drayton," an obvious reference to Chabas' famous September Morn painting. I would love to communicate with someone who may know a little more about Ms. Drayton and this work.

Grace Wiederseim
I collect rare illustrated children's books. I am interested in prints by G. G. Wiederseim/AKA Grace Drayton.