This beautiful hand colored lithograph by CURRIER & IVES on offer appears to be extremely rare. If one looks up this original lithograph, one will not be able to find it available for sale or merely listed, that is, as far as we can see at this time. The only thing that pops up are modern reprints. The smaller 3/4 side view that measures closer to 8 1/2″ x 10 1/2″ can be found on he internet, but not this one – that measures. The smaller one can be found on the internet as an original, but not this larger direct side view we have on offer, at least so far. This Currier & Ives hand colored lithograph measures approx. 15 3/4″ x 11 3/4″ in size and is mounted on its original 1860’s period heavy cardstock set into its (AS FOUND) original period frame with its original wood backing board and nails. There is no cover-glass because it was cracked when found, so it was discarded. There is even the ORIGNAL “EYE HOOK” attached to the frame, for hanging. This is piece is untampered with and is totally original and of the period. There is a miniscule 2 long rubbing and scratch at the left side margin going into the blue ocean area of the print that occurred when the glass broke. THIS IS NOT A TEAR. If one wanted to, they could put t dab of blue watercolor in the tiny tiny spot that shows and touch it up, but really, it is not worth bothering with. SEE PHOTOS of left side panel near name PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES. ” The plaster and black painted frame measures 18 1/4″ x 14 1/4 in size. In very good condition as shown. No stains to paper. There is super light foxing we can say is really no foxing if you want to look and see for yourself. HAND COLORED as shown. Any wear is consistent with age and use. Please see all photos as they are part of the description. AS SHOWN ABOVE & BELOW.
