Original c.1860 Currier & Ives colored litho Robert Emmet Sept 1803 Dublin Trial

Description: My 27% Irish heritage is proad to have been the caretaker of this magnificent rare art work for any Irish (Ireland) history enthusiast. And of course, any Currier & Ives originals collector. Brillant marketing, and honorable respect, aimed at the 25% Irish population of New York in the mid-1800s. It was no wonder this original issue was gobbled up and is so scarce today. Aside from my holding, I am aware of one other example held at the Springfield Museums in Massachusetts's. This work depicts Dublin on the 19th Sept, 1803 and the treason trial of Irish Freedom Fighter Robert Emmet. The lower margin of this hand colored original lithograph states PUB. BY CURRIER & IVES lower left and 152 NASSAU ST N. Y. lower right. The title and description are lower center along with an excerpt spoken by Robert Emmet regarding his patriotism to Ireland at the trial. That is a critical addition as it signifies that the piece was created in support of those who were fighting for Irish independence, and not the side putting them down. Sadly Emmet was found guilty, hanged, and then beheaded the next day on Sept 20th. The heavy stock matte paper measures 10" x 14" and the lithograph border margins are 8 5/8" x 12". There was a later reissue measuring 12" x 16", but unless someone comes forward with information, my example and Springfield's are the only 2 pieces known to be in existence or available. As with any original C & I lithograph excepting an extremely rare few, there is age discoloration to the paper. I am happy to be able to say that with the exception of one small region of about 1/4" there is no discoloration that encroaches beyond the double black border line. I was taken back by the historic ignorance of a historic print auction house which did not want to include the piece because the subject matter is not American as Currier and Ives collectors might desire. What a limited understanding of American history. This creation was circa 1860 when 1 in every 4 citizens of New York City where Currier & Ives maintained operations were of Irish heritage, and immigration was the American population. There is no greater reflection on American, and New York, history than the early inclusion of a critical date and event in the history of Irish freedom fighting and what a logical early choice of Currier and Ives for the New York population which surrounded them. Of course, I may be swayed by my own Irish and Welsh heritage. In any case this is a historic piece and it is up to the open market to determine its' new home and value. I will put it out for considerations and as always, include free shipping, a donation to charity and utilize the "Best Offer" format to give full consideration to all fair buyer input and offers. As an extra note, I believe the 1/4 sawn wood frame and multiple air pocketed imperfection glass to both date back to date of creation. So, I will separate all components for maximum protection of the art work, but all will be included. By all means, if you have evidence of any other original example, please drop me a note. Arthur

Price: 500 USD

Location: Shawnee, Kansas

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