06-07-200906-07-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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June 7, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) A MIDNIGHT RACE ON THE MISSISSIPPI. Natchez/Eclipse

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Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2460Location: BostonDate / Time: June 07, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

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

A MIDNIGHT RACE ON THE MISSISSIPPI. Natchez/Eclipse,1860 (Conningham, 4116). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 21 5/8 x 29 5/8 in., in a contemporary frame. Condition: Margins of 7/8 in. or more, paper cleaned and backed with rice paper, repaired margin losses and margin tears, light stains.

Note: This lithograph ranks no. 21 in the original "Best 50," and no. 2 in the "New Best 50" large folio.
Estimate $800-1,200

Repaired margin losses (not in image): 1 x tapering to 1/4 in. V-shaped loss u.l.; 1 3/8 x 1/4 in u.c. edge; 2 1/4 x 1/2 angeled tear u.r. corner, approx. seven small margin edge tears; light toning and foxing mainly in margins.