- 732
Currier & Ives (Publishers)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Currier & Ives (Publishers)
- Mink Trapping: "Prime" (Gale 4502)
- Lithograph printed in colors with hand-coloring
- image: 18 7/8 by 27 5/8 in 480 by 700 mm
- sheet: 23 5/8 by 31 7/8 in 600 by 810 mm
Lithograph printed in colors with hand-coloring, 1862, on wove paper, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, with (full?) margins. Three areas of paper loss, the largest 1 1/4 inches long in the extreme right sheet edge at center. Two repaired tears, the largest 2 1/8 inches in the right margin. An occasional, inconspicuous crease, stabilized on the verso, the largest 2 1/2 inches in the bottom left corner. The sheet is toned with time-stain at the extreme sheet edges. The verso, with backboard-stain, occasionally showing through to the recto, and surface soiling.
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.