Currier & Ives

Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-311 -- More Projects »
Host Terry Kovel travels to the J&J flea market in Brimfield, Mass., to see antique Currier & Ives prints. Most cost about $200 to $300 each, but we spotted a snow-scene print that's marked $2,400 because it's so desirable!
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Currier & Ives prints were published from 1857 to 1907.
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These were all handcolored.
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Condition affects the value of the antique prints.
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Prints with large untrimmed margins generally sell for more. This print of New York Central Park is marked $450.
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This picture of Fort Sumter has smaller margins and is marked $350.
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And here's A Virginia Home in the Olden Time. Pictures of homes are highly desirable because they are heartwarming. It's priced at $350.
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Snow scenes are most popular, and therefore cost more. This one is $2,400.
Resources
J&J Promotions Antiques and Collectibles Show
J&J Promotions
Route 20 Auction Acres
PO Box 385
Brimfield, MA 01010
Phone: 413-245-3436
Website: www.jandj-brimfield.com
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