$533
Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) Lot of Four Prints: American Homestead Spring, Summer, Autumn , and Winter , 1868 and 1869 (Conningham 170, 171, 172, 168). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Lithographs with hand-coloring on paper, sheet sizes 10 1/2 x 14 1/2, 10 1/8 x 14, 10 x 14, and 11 1/8 x 15 1/4 in., respectively, in molded giltwood frames. Condition: Each laid down onto woven cotton applied to card, toning, light stains and other imperfections. Note: These lithographs are ranked in the Best 50 and New Best 50 as follows: American Homestead Spring , no. 45 in the New Best 50 ; American Homestead Summer , no. 39 in the New Best 50 ; American Homestead Autumn , no. 34 in the New Best 50 ; American Homestead Winter , no. 23 in the original Best 50 , and no. 5 in the New Best 50 . Summer- margins 1 in. or more, laid down onto woven cotton which is applied to cardboard, light toning, mat stain; Spring- margins 1 in. or more, toning, mat stain; Autumn-Laid down onto woven cotton which is applied to cardboard, toning, light stains, numerous margin losses and tears, paper applied to upper margin for reinforcement;, Winter 11 1/8 x 15 1/4 in. margins 1 3/8 in. or more, Laid down onto woven cotton which is applied to cardboard, toning, mat stain.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-03-07
