02-22-200402-22-2004
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2230Boston
February 22, 2004 11:00 AMCalender
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Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS. EMIGRANTS CROSSING THE PLAINS.

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$21,150$18,000
Auction: Sale #2230 - 2230Location: BostonDate / Time: February 22, 2004 11:00AM

Description:

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

THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS. EMIGRANTS CROSSING THE PLAINS. 1866, (Conningham, 5196). Identified by inscriptions in the matrix. Lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 22 5/8 x 29 1/4 in., in a molded bird's-eye maple frame. Condition: Margins of 1 3/8 in. or more, toning and stains most prevalent in the margins and on the verso, tape from old hinges on upper edge of reverse.

Note: This lithograph ranked no. 9 in the original "Best 50" and no. 12 in the "New Best 50" large folio.

Note: An old gallery label on the reverse of the frame reads "Impression from the Untermyer Collection."
Estimate $18,000-26,000

Keywords

ROCKY MOUNTAINS