The world of currier and ives book

The world of currier and ives by bonanzacrown house publishers printed in italy 1968 black jacket edition description a breathtaking vintage book of select currier and ives prints. They were best known for their production of hand colored lithograph prints based on paintings by artists of the day and scenes of everyday life. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. World of currier and ives by davis burke and roy king 1987.

There are 60 lithographs and they seem to be arranged by time period. Dear friends of the currier, the currier museum of art is temporarily closed until may 4 to prevent the spread of covid19. These days the idea of art prints is so common that no one really considers what the world was like before the lithograph was developed and businesses like currier and ives made reasonably priced prints available to everyone. The 1948 holiday song sleigh ride includes the line, itll nearly be like a picture print by currier and ives. The book contains 80 prints in full color with an extended commentary on the prints and the times which they portray. The great book of currier and ives america by walton h. During the last half of the nineteenth century, americas favorite pictor. Toward the end of his life, maurer gave extensive interviews about the firm to art collector harry t. See more ideas about currier and ives, painting and art. Liberty enlightening the world 1885 a4 glossy print taken from a vintage lithograph. New york and brooklyn with jersey city and hoboken waterfront by currier, nathaniel 181888 and j. This book was published in 1987, a reprint of a 1968 edition. A current listing of our inventory of original antique prints issued by nathaniel currier and currier and ives in the ninteenth century.

Celeste ng, ann patchett, min jin lee and others on the books that. Currier and ives printmakers to the american peopleartist. World of currier and ives by roy king and burke davis vintage book art lithographs 1968. The value of a currier and ives lithograph depends on the condition of the lithograph, the subject of the artwork and the popularity of the theme. This item ships from californiayour purchase is protected. Currier and ives produced about 8,000 different prints, primarily in the 1870s, and some themes are more popular with buyers than others. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Orange and yeello wrapper is bumped at the head of the spine and has light edge wear and soiling. My cover art has a white border around it, but it comes in black, too. Ives wasnt just good at book keeping but he also had a sharp idea about popular art and what would sell. The prolific firm produced prints from paintings by fine artists as black and white lithographs that were hand colored. Currier and ives america edited by colin simkin 1952 80 color prints nice. World of currier and ives by davis burke and roy king.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. There is also a faint half circle stain on the bottom and is noticeable in the last few pages of the book. Currier ives hardcover first edition sellersupplied images. At least 7,500 lithographs were produced by this firm. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Currier and ives suite 1935 is an orchestral composition by bernard herrmann.

Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. Currier s price guide to currier and ives prints current by robert kipp excellent. Lithographic prints could be reproduced quickly and purchased inexpensively, and the. In january of 1840 twentysevenyearold nathaniel currier published a drawing by w. Your library will have a book that lists the currier and ives prints and the exact size of the original.

Also in the history text is an overview of the company itself, its affect on popular culture, and many of the key artists. The great book of currier and ives america by rawls, walton. Email to friends share on facebook opens in a new window or tab share on twitter. Charles currier kept many of the original prints moldering under his porch. History covers the two founders, including both currier brothers. The gilcrease museum of american history and art the thomas gilcrease museum association 12, no. Many famous artists worked for currier and ives, including arthur fitzwilliam tait sports, george h. World of currier and ives by roy king and burke davis etsy. May 03, 2016 lee drexler, new york citys expert appraiser, on lithographs you have and how to tell their value duration. Book the world of currier and ives by roy king and burke. Find the great book of currier and ives america by rawls, walton at biblio. Currier and ives was a successful american printmaking firm based in new york city from 1835 to 1907 headed first by nathaniel currier, and later jointly with his partner james merritt ives. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store.

The many ways to tell an original currier and ives chicago. The introductory essay is a lively authoritative narrative of the lives of those yankee supersalesmen, currier and ives, of their early production line for hand tinted prints, and their unique success in reflecting the color and tradition of an age. Currier and ives prints were created during during the turn of the century by the new york printmaking firm currier and ives and produced on a mass scale for sale to the public. I wanted to learn a little more about currier and ives as well as peruse their collection of prints. The world of currier and ives burke davis, roy king on. The used book came as described, in fair to good condition. Many of the most enduring images of life in 19thcentury america were the work of the famous lithographers currier and ives. Original prints by currier and ives, americas printmakers. Hewitt with the caption, awful conflagration of the steam boat lexington in long island sound.

Orourke, kevin text by and a great selection of related books, art and. Ives 18241895 and a great selection of related books. Inside there is a stain on on the top right and runs through the entire book. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. A large format reissue collection of currier and ives lithographs from the roy king collection. Find great deals on ebay for currier and ives book and currier and ives book 1952. The great book of currier and ives america tiny folio. Prints, drawings and watercolors organized by subject or category. Some of currier and ives most admired works are covered in the 58 huge prints and accompanying descriptions. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Doubleday, doran and company, garden city, ny, 1942size.

New listing currier and ives large book of prints 1975 0ver 80. It brings forth americas way of life, news events, customs, methods of travel, romantic history, fashion and humor. Ralph pfau father john doe and the golden books part 2 steam. Vintage currier and ives print kiss me quick via etsy \\ i loved to look at our currier ives book as a child.

World of currier and ives by roy king, davis burke. What is the value of a currier and ives lithograph. After undertaking apprenticeships in boston and philadelphia, currier set up a print publishing company in new york city in 1834. A 1960 episode of the twilight zone, a stop at willoughby, refers to the eponymous town as being like something out of a currier and ives painting.