02-20-200502-20-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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February 20, 2005 11:00 AMCalender
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Nathaniel Currier, publisher (American, 1813-1888) THE LIFE OF A FIREMAN: The Night Alarm.- "Start her lively boys."

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$1,058$900
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2267Location: BostonDate / Time: February 20, 2005 11:00AM

Description:

Nathaniel Currier, publisher (American, 1813-1888)

THE LIFE OF A FIREMAN: The Night Alarm.- "Start her lively boys." (Conningham, 3518). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 21 1/2 x 30 in., matted, in a molded wood frame. Condition: Margins of 2 in. or more, tear from u.c. 8 in. into image, 1 in. tear in margin l.r., taped to mat at the top and rt. side, minor light stains most prevalent to the margins.

Note: This lithograph ranks no. 34 in the original "Best 50."
Estimate $800-1,200

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Nathaniel Currier