02-22-200402-22-2004
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2230Boston
February 22, 2004 11:00 AMCalender
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Currier & Ives, publisher (American, 1857-1907) LIFE ON THE PRAIRIE: The Trappers defence, "Fire fight Fire."

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$7,050$6,000
Auction: Sale #2230 - 2230Location: BostonDate / Time: February 22, 2004 11:00AM

Description:

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

LIFE ON THE PRAIRIE: The Trappers defence, "Fire fight Fire." 1862, (Conningham, 3528). Identified by inscriptions in the matrix. Lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 23 1/4 x 31 1/4 in., in a molded bird's-eye maple frame. Condition: Margins of 2 in. or more, light toning, creases, tears and repaired tears in margins, minor edge losses.

Note: This lithograph ranked no. 20 in the original "Best 50," and no. 24 in the "New Best 50" large folio.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

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