- 832
Currier & Ives
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- Currier & Ives
- The Life of a Sportsman, Bear Hunting, Wild Duck Shooting, Woodcock Shooting, Snipe Shooting
- five lithographs with hand-coloring, on wove papers, framed
- each approximately 9 1/2 by 13 in.
- 24.1 by 33 cm
- circa 1850
Condition
Life of a Sportsman: 9 3/8 by 13 1/8 inches; stains in the upper margin, light fox marks
Bear Hunting: 9 3/4 by 13 inches, upper and lower margins with discoloration, faint light-stain
Wild Duck Shooting: 9 1/2 by 13 inches, fox mark in the upper right margin corner
Woodcock Shooting: 9 1/2 by 13 1/4 inches, in good condition
Snipe Shooting: 9 5/8 by 13 inches, tears lower right in the image and margin from broken glass
All dimensions based on sight and none examined out of the frames
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.
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.