755 Prior Ave N #235C, St Paul, MN, US, United States
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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 234:
2 Currier & Ives "The Life of a Fireman" Prints
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Sold for: $500
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Estimated price :
$200 - $400
Buyer's Premium: 26%
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2 Currier & Ives "The Life of a Fireman" Prints
Louis Maurer (German/American, 1832-1932) for Currier and Ives, United States. Group of two prints from the series "The Life of a Fireman, " depicting scenes of the everyday life and trials of firefighters.
"The Life of a Fireman. The Night Alarm - 'Start Her Lively Boys!', " 1854.
Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne, " Volume 1: A-N (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 3786, page 403.
"The Life of a Fireman. The Ruins - 'Take Up' - 'Man Your Rope', " 1854.
Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne, " Volume 1: A-N (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 3788 or 3789, page 403.
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.
(The Night Alarm) Sight; height: 19 1/2 in x width: 26 1/2 in. Framed; height: 28 1/2 in x width: 36 in. (The Ruins) Sight; height: 19 3/4 in x width: 26 1/2 in. Framed; height: 28 1/2 in x width: 36 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.
