Lot 121
  • 121

CURRIER AND IVES (PUBLISHERS) | American Farm Scenes. No. 1 and No. 2 (G. 146 and 147)

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Currier and Ives
  • American Farm Scenes. No. 1 and No. 2 (G. 146 and 147)
  • sheets approx.: 555 by 710 mm 21 7/8 by 28 in
Two hand-colored lithographs with touches of gum arabic, 1853, on wove paper, each framed (2 prints)

Condition

The first in good condition apart from mat- and light-stain and backboard-stain on the verso. A few fox marks in the sky and four losses in the sheet edges and corners. The second in generally good condition apart from some losses and tears in the upper and left edges, faint light- and mat-stain, and backboard stain on the verso,
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.