06-08-200806-08-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2412Boston
June 8, 2008 11:00 AMCalender
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Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) Lot of Two Works: The Old Homestead.

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$385$325
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2412Location: BostonDate / Time: June 08, 2008 11:00AM

Description:

Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907)

Lot of Two Works: The Old Homestead., and American Homestead Summer., undated and 1868, respectively (Conningham, 4562, 178). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Lithographs with hand-coloring on paper, sheet sizes 14 3/8 x 18 3/4, 10 1/8 x 14 in., respectively. Condition: The Old Homestead., medium folio, margins of 1 3/8 in. or more, toning, u.r. and l.l. corners repaired, light margin stains, repair to margin edge c.r., housed in a contemporary bird's-eye maple frame; American Homestead Summer., small folio, margins of 1/2 in. or more, toning, minor foxing, housed in a period mahogany frame.

Note: American Homestead Summer ranks no. 39 in the New Best 50, small folio.
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

Old Homestead