$237
N. Currier (American, 1813-1888), and Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) Lot of Two Works: The High Bridge at Harlem, N.Y., (with horse and buggy), and The Roadside Mill., 1849 and 1870 (Conningham, 2810, 5175). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Small folio lithographs with hand-coloring on paper, sheet sizes 10 x 14 in., both housed in period mahogany veneer frames. Condition: Toning, light stains, and other imperfections. Note: The High Bridge at Harlem, N.Y. ranks no. 7 in the original Best 50 , small folio. High Bridge at Harlem- margins of 3/8 in. or more, 1/3 in. dia. hole into image at c.l. (in tree foliage), loss of l.l. corner, not into image, ink inscription l.r. margin, paper toned and a little rippled, a few small edge losses; The Roadside Mill- margins of 5/8 in. or more, light moisture stains u.l. corner, l.l. margin, foxing.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-06-08
