Framed original 19th century hand-colored Currier and Ives lithograph titled "The Celebrated Trotting Team of Edward and Swiveller." This framed beautiful lithograph hung in the Phyllis Lucas Gallery in New York City for many years. It depicts a record holding trotting (harness racing) team of two horses and a driver. The lithograph is signed by the artist in the plate in the lower right. Interpretation by Salvador Dali of this Currier & Ives print is incorporated in the Dali lithograph called Trotting Horse #1. A small color image of the Currier & Ives print is placed in the bottom center of that print (Alfred Field Catalog, 1996, p. 164). "Swiveller" was owned by Frank Work, Esq. of N.Y. The team won their match for $1,000, against time 2:20 to Wagon, driven by John Murphy, at the gentlemen's driving park, Morrisania, N.Y. on July 8th, 1882. About Currier and Ives:Currier and Ives was a prominent American printmaking establishment headquartered in New York operating from 1835 to 1907. Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888) started his business on his own, but later merged with James Merritt Ives (1824-1895), becoming "Currier and Ives" in 1857. They produced and sold hand-colored lithographs which could be produced relatively quickly and cheaply. The company published around 7,500 lithographs in its 72 years in business.This hand-colored Currier & Ives lithograph is in the original frame as it was displayed in the Phyllis Lucas Gallery. It is framed in a wood frame with gold leaf with gold-colored inner trim and 4-ply. Provenance: Phyllis Lucas Gallery, NYC. [Print: Height: 24.5 in; Width: 34 in. Frame: Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm); Width: 46.75 in (118.75 cm); Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)]. The lithograph and mat are in good condition. The frame has some scuffs and chips consistent with age but maintains an antique patina.

The lithograph and mat are in good condition. The frame has some scuffs and chips consistent with age but maintains an antique patina.