$21,330
Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) THE GREAT FIRE AT CHICAGO, OCT. R 8TH 1871. 1871, (Conningham, 2615). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 22 x 27 7/8 in., in a molded wood frame with gilt liner. Condition: Margins of 1 5/8 in. or more, toning, moisture stain along lower margin. Note: This lithograph ranked no. 47 in the original "Best 50," and no. 22 in the "New Best 50" large folio.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-11-08