Lot #5: Vintage Norman Rockwell Framed Print – "Before the Shot" (1958)

Vintage Norman Rockwell Framed Print – "Before the Shot" (1958) Artist: Norman Rockwell (1894–1978) Title: "Before the Shot" (Also popularly known as "At the Doctor's") Original Publication Date: March 15, 1958 (The Saturday Evening Post cover artwork) Type: Vintage commercial open-edition lithograph/art print Framing: Professionally custom-framed and double-matted Dimensions & Specifications Total Frame Size: 12.25 inches (Width) x 12.75 inches (Height) Orientation: Near-square display format Frame Style: Classic distressed gray/silver wooden frame with a subtle gold lip accent Matting: Clean, complementary warm tan/brown inner mat board that perfectly isolates the artwork Condition Description Front Visuals: Excellent vintage condition. The print is crisp with strong, vivid color preservation. The glass is clear with no noticeable chips or deep scratches. Backing & Structure: Structurally sound and sealed. Features a clean brown paper dust cover backing, secure metal eyelets, and an intact braided hanging wire. Ready to hang immediately upon arrival. Provenance Note: Features an original professional gallery label on the reverse side from "The Framing Place" (formerly located on Danforth Avenue in Toronto, Ontario), confirming high-quality local custom workmanship. About the Artwork "Before the Shot" is one of Norman Rockwell's most beloved and humorous illustrations of American mid-century life. It masterfully captures a relatable, lighthearted moment in a pediatric clinic: a young, curious boy standing on a chair to peek-read his doctor's official medical credentials while preparing to receive a vaccine injection Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Dimensions: 12.25 inches (Width) x 12.75 inches (Height) Pickup category timeslot {A}