Sold for:
$11,163
$11,163
Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) A MIDNIGHT RACE ON THE MISSISSIPPI. Natchez/Eclipse 1860, (Conningham, 4116). Identified by inscriptions in the matrix. Lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 21 1/2 x 29 7/8 in., matted in a molded maple frame. Condition: Margins of 1 in. or more, margins reinforced with paper on the verso, touch-up to scratch in image u.l., repaired corners, crease l.c. margin, repaired crease center verso, minor toning and foxing Note: This lithograph ranked no. 21 in the original "Best 50," and no. 2 in the "New Best 50" large folio.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2004-02-22
