Antique Print Department
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Nathaniel T. Currier (1813-1888) and James M. Ives (1824-95)
Available Works
The American firm that became Currier & Ives was founded in New York in 1835 by Nathaniel T. Currier, who had apprenticed to the Boston lithographic firm of William S. & John Pendleton as a youth. Currier & Ives lithographs initially appeared under Currier's imprint. The name Currier & Ives first appeared in 1857, when James Merritt Ives, the company's bookkeeper and Currier's brother-in-law, was made a partner. Currier supervised production while Ives handled the financial side of the business. From 1852 to 1880 the sole focus of the firm was the publishing of the independent prints for which they are famous. Today Currier & Ives lithographs are among of the most recognizable and beloved historical American graphics.
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The Great West
Handcolored lithograph, 1870. Published by Currier & Ives, NY. Reference: Cunningham 2658. In “The New Best 50.” Some matburn, marginal discoloration and stains verso.
8 x 12-1/2 inches.
[28730c]
$800
Midnight Race on the Mississippi
Handcolored lithograph, 1875. Published by Currier & Ives, NY. Reference: Cunningham 4117. In “The New Best 50.” Some matburn, old tape verso.
9 x 13 inches.
[28729c]
$1000
Niagara Falls from the Canada Side
Handcolored lithograph. Published by Currier & Ives, NY. Reference: Cunningham 4461. Toned, esp. verso.
8 x 12-1/2 inches.
[28727c]
$350
Burning of the Henry Clay Near Yonkers
Handcolored lithograph, 1852. Published by Nathaniel Currier, NY. Reference: Gale 826. Toned, light water damage-1/4 in. into image.
7-1/2 x 13 inches.
[21836]
$250
Home Sweet Home
Handcolored lithograph. Published by Currier & Ives, NY, c. 1874. Reference: Gale 3113. Lightly toned.
8-1/2 x 12-1/2 inches.
[24801]
$350
Sunday in The Olden Time
Handcolored lithograph. Published by Currier & Ives, New York, late 19th c. Reference: Gale 6349. Toned, light soiling in margins.
8-3/8 x 12-1/2 inches.
[24800]
$300
U.S. Steam Frigate “Wabash” 60 Guns off Cape Hatteras, 7th of January 1857
Handcolored lithograph. Published by Currier & Ives, NY, late 19th c. Toned, light soiling.
8-3/8 x 12-7/8 inches.
[23909]
$150
