Ralph William Williams (American, 1908-1976) Brook Shields, Breck Girl advertisement, 1974 Pastel on board 16 x 14 inches (40.6 x 35.6 cm) (image) Signed lower right: Ralph William Williams The Breck Girl stands as one of the signature advertising creations of the 20th century—an ever-evolving ideal of beauty and purity. First created by Charles Sheldon in 1936, the campaign was immortalized by Ralph William Williams, his successor. Original Breck Girl artworks rarely surface, and these three never-before-offered examples are spectacular reminders of the Breck Girl magic and the brand's uncanny talent for discovering future stars. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice