- 4180
Currier & Ives (Publishers)
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- Currier & Ives (Publishers)
- Home to Thanksgiving and New England Winter Scene (Gale 3115, 4801)
- Lithograph
- (the first) image: 371 by 635 mm 14 5/8 by 25 in; sheet: 500 by 745 mm 19 3/4 by 29 1/4 in
- (the second) image: 420 by 600 mm 16 1/2 by 23 5/8 in; sheet: 530 by 700 mm 20 7/8 by 27 3/4 in
Two hand-colored lithographs, 1867 and 1861, on wove paper, framed (2 prints)
Condition
'Home to Thanksgiving' with margins. Mat- and light-stain, darkest at mat opening. The colors are slightly attenuated. Scattered foxing in the margins and occasionally in the image. Several small nicks and repaired tears along the top sheet edge. A faint vertical damp stain in the center of the sheet, possibly a flattened fold. The verso with mat-stain and uneven discoloration, including three large circular areas of damp-stain. A few scattered fox marks and faint handling creases. 'New England Winter Scene' is in generally good condition, with margins. There is an approximately 1/4 inch wide mat-stain at the extreme edges of the sheet. Mottled discoloration and scattered large fox marks throughout the sheet. A tiny crease at lower left corner and a miniscule puncture at center left. The verso with uneven discoloration, staining and some fox marks. Three remnants of hinging tape along top edge.
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.