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[Currier & Ives] — Parsons, Charles, and Lyman Atwater
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- The City of New York. New York: Currier & Ives, 1876
- paper, ink
Lithographed bird's-eye view (27 1/2 x 39 in.; 699 x 991 mm), hand-colored, after and on stone by Parsons & Atwater, numerous unnumbered references in the lower margin.
Expert repair to upper right corner of margin, not affecting image, some faint toning.
Expert repair to upper right corner of margin, not affecting image, some faint toning.
Literature
Conningham 1107; Gale 1220; Reps 2721
Condition
Expert repair to upper right corner of margin, not affecting image, some faint toning, a few stray spots to margins, not affecting image, one or two very minor closed marginal tears (around 1/4"), not affecting image.
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.
Catalogue Note
A fine panoramic bird's-eye view of the city of New York from the south, including a large view of the "Great East River Suspension Bridge" (i.e. the Brooklyn Bridge), in anticipation of its completion some seven years in the future.