Nov. Day 1: Americana & European Continental
By Revere Auctions
Nov 16, 2022
755 Prior Ave N #235C, St Paul, MN, US, United States
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 228:

3 Currier & Ives Prints

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3 Currier & Ives Prints
Currier and Ives, United States. Group of three lithographs including:

Napoleon Sarony (American, 1821-1896). "Noah's Ark, " depicting a biblical scene of paired animals boarding Noah's Ark before the flood.
Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne, " Volume 1: A-N (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 4870, page 495.

"Fruit and Flowers: Cherries, Strawberries & Rose, " depicting a still life.
Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne, " Volume 1: A-N (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 2345, page 237.

"Landscape Cards - Moonlight and Winter Effects, " depicting nine miniature still lives compiled together.
Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne, " Volume 1: A-N (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Possibly number 3709, page 387.

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 from 9 1/4 in to 12 3/4 in; width ranges from 9 in to 13 1/2 in. Framed; Height ranges from 14 in to 20 in; width ranges from 16 in to 20 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.

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