Lot 732
  • 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.