December Holiday Uncurated Estate Finds

2 Valentine's Manual NYC Lithographs

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Start price: $200

Estimated price: $400 - $600

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

2 lithographs of New York City, from Valentine’s Manual. After David Thomas Valentine (American, 1801-1869). Broadway, Both Sides, From Battery Place to Tin Pot Alley, (Now Exchange Alley, ) in 1848, after an image from Valentine’s Manual, "From the excessively rare lithographs by Jones & Newman, 1848" printed center right, 9" x 31 1/4" (with frame 12 1/2" x 34 3/4"); Wall Street, South Side, From Broadway to William Street Before the Great Fire of 1835, "painted for Valentine’s Manual of Old New York, No. 4 1920", 7 3/4" x 32" (with frame 11 3/8" x 35 3/8"). Both with toning, foxing and discoloration to sheets and mats, printed copyright text to right of titles scratched and illegible on both, minor chips and losses to frames.

Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.