10-28-201210-28-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2618BBoston
October 28, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) TROLLING FOR BLUE FISH.

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$10,200$8,500
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2618BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 28, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

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

TROLLING FOR BLUE FISH., 1866 (Conningham, 6158). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 22 3/4 x 29 7/8 in., in a carved walnut frame. Condition: Margins 1 in. or more, minor toning, repairs around the edges, minor light abrasions to sky.

Note: This lithograph ranked no. 10 in the original "Best 50," and no. 17 in the "New Best 50" large folio.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Darker toning at the edges, possibly cleaned but the verso is heavily toned, about 6 small repaired tears to margin edges, repaired on verso with conservation tape, not laid down.