^Lot 3390 Three Currier & Ives Framed Lithograph Prints

The first two prints are mounted in a 18 inch wide and 14 inch tall frame, with 1890 copyright markings, Currier & Ives New York address markings, and the signature "J.Cameron" in the lower right corner. 1) A scene depicting two caricature-style black men, equipped for painting and engaged in a brawl, while a similarly designed black woman looks on holding a sign reading "A/WITE WASSHER/WANTED(sic)". 2) "THE FIRST TILT" shows the men jabbing at each other with poles, while "CLOSE QUARTERS" shows them bludgeoning each other with their brushes while a police officer approaches from the right. 3) "The Old Oaken Bucket" is an original hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives circa 1872 depicting a man drinking water from a well (see image). In a 19" x 15" wooden frame.
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Condition: Both are very fine, with fine detail and color in each print, and minor handling marks on the frame. Number 3 has a small tear at the bottom which does not distract from the vivid artwork