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An auction featuring Americana art and objects including Shaker woodworks, redware pottery, a fine selection of Warren MacKenzie, and a large collection of Currier and Ives lithographic prints. This sale additionally includes a collection of fine European decorative objects and furniture including KPM and Sevres style porcelain.
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LOT 232:
4 Currier & Ives Chicago Fire and Fireman Prints
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Sold for: $1,200
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Estimated price :
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Buyer's Premium: 26%
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4 Currier & Ives Chicago Fire and Fireman Prints
Currier and Ives, United States. Group of four lithographs depicting scenes of fires in Chicago and St. John as well as a firefighter including:
Louis Maurer (American, 1832-1932). "The American Fireman. Always Ready, " 1858.
Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne, " Volume 1: A-N (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 0165, page 22.
"The Great Fire at Chicago, Octr. 8th 1871," 1871.
Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne, " Volume 1: A-N (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 2835, page 291.
"Chicago in Flames: Scene at Randolph Street Bridge, " 1872-1874.
Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne, " Volume 1: A-N (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 1125, page 122.
"The Great Fire at St. John, N. B. June 20th, 1877," 1877.
Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne, " Volume 1: A-N (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 2836, page 292.
Provenance: Distinguished Corporate Collection, Ohio.
Currier and Ives was founded by Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813-1888) in 1835 as "the Grand Central Depot for Cheap and Popular Prints, " but changed its name with the addition of James Merritt Ives (American, 1824-1895) in 1857. The company created over 7000 popular lithographs depicting American life until 1907.
Sight; height ranges 10 in to 20 in; width ranges from 13 in to 25 1/2 in. Framed; height ranges from 16 3/4 in to 28 in; width ranges from 19 1/4 in to 33 3/4 in.
Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
