$1,998
Nathaniel Currier, publisher (American, 1813-1888) The Whale Fishery "Laying On. ," 1852, (Conningham 6626). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, small folio, sheet size 9 7/8 x 13 7/8 in., in a contemporary molded curly maple frame. Condition: Margins of 1/2 in. or more, repaired left margin; light toning. Note: This lithograph was rated no. 17 in the original "Best Fifty," and no. 28 in the "New Best Fifty."
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-06-04