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Currier & Ives reprint circa 1930

By CLesley12, 11 August, 2010
Description

Face of the print looks to be an original Currier and Ives print, however on the back is printed:

This rare lithograph, reproduced by Nathaniel Currier and James Ives, represents an exciting, memorable period in American history. The age of the steam locomotive.

American Railroad Scene, created in 1874 by the firm of Charles R Parsons and Lyman W Atwater, was one of a number of paintings immortalized by Currier and Ives. This particular print is considered a collector's item, since it is one of only three original copies known to be in existance.

And it goes on to give a history of the railsystem.

Also, at the bottom right corner is a "stamp" with the logo of Mid-Continent Telephone System.

As the print mentions, there were only THREE of these copies in existance... and I have all three.

Will be uploading pictures shortly.

Category
Fine Art
Medium
Lithograph
Distinguishing marks
Currier and Ives
Condition
Fair
Date Period
1930
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
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Lovejoy

14 years 9 months ago

Re: Currier & Ives reprint circa 1930

Sorry to say you don't have a "Roadshow" treasure. The notations on the back of the prints is without foundation as I've personally seen five of the originals sell this past two years, and they were produced in large numbers. The Currier & Ives Lithographs are probably the most reproduced prints in North America. Most copies sell for under $100 in a good frame.

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