Lot 1
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Currier & Ives (Publishers)

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Currier & Ives (Publishers)
  • New England Winter Scene (Gale 4801)
  • Hand-colored lithograph on thick wove paper
  • sheet 532 by 697 mm 21 by 27 1/2 in
Hand-colored lithograph, 1861, after George Henry Durrie, on thick wove paper, framed

Condition

The sheet is in generally good condition, with margins, a few tiny areas of the sky are touched-in in the upper left corner of the image. Minor surface soiling with some uneven, pale light- and mat stain, minor discoloration and a few tiny nicks and tears at the extreme edges, and soft handling creases in the upper left and right corners. Verso with some surface soiling throughout, uneven mat stain and graphite.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.