Four original Currier & Ives lithographs, a set called "Four Seasons," showing idealized American homesteads in the four seasons of the year. They are in matching frames of excellent hand construction. The lithographs are dated 1868 and 1869, and were hand tinted. One retains its original plank backing. Autumn depicts a family harvesting apples; Winter shows a family in a two horse sleigh; Spring shows children by a field with lambs; Summer shows a laden wagon passing a field of grazing cattle. All four include a house of distinctively American architecture. The colors on all four are bright and they are well executed. Size: Each is 12 3/4 by 17 inches. Thickness varies between 1/2 of an inch and 7/8 of an inch. Provenance: Estate of General Joseph McNarney. Processing and shipping in the Continental United States is $65.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Very good. "Winter" has a two spots of foxing on the border. "Summer" has a small water stain on the upper left hand corner, and light foxing on the border. "Spring" has a repair on the frame. "Autumn" has a small tear in the upper right hand corner. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups.