Prang,
Louis (Currier & Ives)
Biography:
(1824-1909) Emigrated to NYC in 1850. Also lived in Boston (from 1856
on) Worked for Currier & Ives. Nathaniel Currier owned a lithographic
firm in New York. He took on a partner named James M. Ives, forming the
firm called "Currier & Ives". They would employ many artists and became
known as the largest supplier of lithographs in America.
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Lot 2:
Prang, Louis (Currier & Ives) Title: The Barefoot Boy Medium: chromolithograph Size (H x W): 11.5 x 8 Frame size (exterior, H & W): 17 x 13 Signed: signed in plate Notes: titled lower middle, inscribed with date of 1873 Condition: good to fair, 1 rip, upper right and left Frame style: gold wood/matte/glass Frame Back Front close |
one example of his work 2.17.08 |
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Lot 3:
Prang, Louis (Currier & Ives) Title: The Barefoot Girl Medium: chromolithograph Size (H x W): 11.5 x 8 Frame size (exterior, H & W): 17 x 13 Signed: signed in plate Notes: titled lower middle, inscribed with date of 1873 Condition: very good, 1 fox spot Frame style: gold wood/matte/glass Frame Back Front close |
one example of his work 2.17.08 |
