Joseph Christian Leyendecker ( 1874 - 1951 ) was an American painter. Joseph Christian Leyendecker s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 169900 USD for The Parade: A Pair of Works in 2004 to 365000 USD for Thanksgiving, 1628-1928: 300 Years (Pilgrim and Football Player) in 2015 , based on the size and medium of the ar