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Lot 233
2 Currier & Ives "The American Fireman" Prints
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $25,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
| $10,000,000 | $100,000 |
Louis Maurer (German/American, 1832-1932) for Currier and Ives, United States. Group of two prints from the series "The American Fireman," depicting heroic scenes of firefighters.
"The American Fireman. Always Ready," 1858.
Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne," Volume 1: A-N (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 0165, page 22.
"The American Fireman: Prompt to the Rescue," 1858.
Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne," Volume 1: A-N (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 0167, page 22.
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.
(Always Ready) Sight; height: 19 1/2 in x width: 14 in. Framed; height: 29 1/2 in x width: 24 in. (Prompt to the Rescue) Sight; height: 20 1/4 in x width: 16 in. Framed; height: 25 3/4 in x width: 21 3/4 in.
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"The American Fireman. Always Ready," 1858.
Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne," Volume 1: A-N (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 0165, page 22.
"The American Fireman: Prompt to the Rescue," 1858.
Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne," Volume 1: A-N (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 0167, page 22.
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.
(Always Ready) Sight; height: 19 1/2 in x width: 14 in. Framed; height: 29 1/2 in x width: 24 in. (Prompt to the Rescue) Sight; height: 20 1/4 in x width: 16 in. Framed; height: 25 3/4 in x width: 21 3/4 in.
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