11-05-201111-05-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2567BBoston
November 5, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) THE GREAT FIRE AT BOSTON.

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$356$300
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2567BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 05, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

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

THE GREAT FIRE AT BOSTON., 1872 (Conningham, 2614). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Small folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 12 7/8 x 13 5/8 in., mounted in a period black-painted, molded wood frame. Condition: Margins of 5/8 in. or more, toning, stains, edge losses.

Note: This print ranks no. 50 in The New Best 50, small folio.
Estimate $300-500

Not laid down, three small edge losses not into image, U.r., u.l., and l.l. 1/4-1/2 in. lg. x 1/4 in. moisture stains along margins, allover toning