$3,437
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. 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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-06-07
