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) "TROTTING CRACKS" AT THE FORGE.

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$1,998$1,700
Auction: Sale #2230 - 2230Location: BostonDate / Time: February 22, 2004 11:00AM

Description:

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

"TROTTING CRACKS" AT THE FORGE. 1869, (Conningham, 6169). Identified by inscriptions in the matrix. Lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 23 1/4 x 33 in., in a molded bird's-eye maple frame. Condition: Margins of 1 7/8 in. or more, repaired tear in image from c.r. to l.c. with associated retouch, scattered stains, light toning, hinged at the top.

Note: This lithograph ranked no. 24 in the original "Best 50," and no. 27 in the "New Best 50" large folio.
Estimate $2,000-3,000