James J. McAuliffe (American, 1848-1921) for Currier and Ives, United States. Color lithograph titled "The Trotting Gelding Billy D. with Running Mate," and subtitled "Owned by J.B. Barnaby. Driven by John Murphy. Beacon Park, Boston, Oct. 22, 1881. Record 2:14 1/4. Driven by Thomas S. Foster." This print depicts a team of racing horses as they fly past an audience, 1881. Signed in plate along the lower right.

Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne," Volume 2: O-Z (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 6654, page 678.

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: 22 1/4 in x width: 33 3/4 in. Framed; height: 28 1/4 in x width: 36 1/2 in. 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.