Sold for:
$1,998
$1,998
Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) "TROTTING CRACKS" AT THE FORGE. 1869, (Conningham, 6169). Identified by inscriptions in the matrix. Lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 23 1/4 x 33 in., in a molded bird's-eye maple frame. Condition: Margins of 1 7/8 in. or more, repaired tear in image from c.r. to l.c. with associated retouch, scattered stains, light toning, hinged at the top. Note: This lithograph ranked no. 24 in the original "Best 50," and no. 27 in the "New Best 50" large folio.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2004-02-22
