Currier & Ives Framed Diptych Lithographs

This item consists of two small-format chromolithographs or hand-colored lithographs titled 'American Homestead Autumn' and 'American Homestead Spring,' characteristic of the iconic Currier & Ives series. The prints are presented in a vertical diptych arrangement, separated by a deep teal-green matting and protected by glass. The images depict idyllic 19th-century American rural life, with the autumn scene showing a farmhouse and harvest activities, and the spring scene featuring blossoming trees and grazing livestock. The artwork is housed in a substantial, deep-set cove-style wood frame with a dark mahogany or walnut-toned finish. The frame measures approximately 12x18 inches and exhibits visible signs of age and wear, including several surface scuffs, scratches, and minor finish loss along the outer edges and corners. The prints themselves show slight yellowing or toning consistent with age, likely indicating they are vintage reproductions from the mid-20th century rather than 19th-century originals, given the scale and framing style. The craftsmanship of the frame is robust, featuring mitered corners that remain tightly joined despite the superficial scuffing. No visible artist signatures or publisher marks are discernible in the photo beyond the titles printed at the bottom of each image.