$21,150
Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) CENTRAL-PARK, WINTER. THE SKATING POND. 1862, (Conningham 954 ). Identified by inscriptions in the matrix. Lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 22 3/8 x 30 3/8 in., matted in a molded maple frame. Condition: Margins of 2 in. or more, light mat stain, light toning, few tears on the edges, repaired abrasion with associated touch-up, remains of old tape hinges at top of verso, small corner losses. Note: This lithograph ranked no. 3 in the original "Best 50," and no. 7 in the "New Best 50" large folio.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2004-02-22