Williamson Auction
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Auction 54, Sunshine & Sales, March 31st

Tue, Mar 31, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 151

The Champion of the Mississippi Framed Currier and Ives Style Print

Estimate: $200 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Framed print titled The Champion of the Mississippi A Race for the Buck Horns depicting multiple paddlewheel steamboats racing along the Mississippi River under a moonlit sky. The lively scene captures the drama of 19th century riverboat competition, with illuminated decks, billowing smoke stacks, and spectators gathered along the riverbank. The lower margin includes descriptive text detailing the historic event. Presented in a decorative frame with matting, ready for display.

Dimensions: H:20in L:25in

Condition Report: Good vintage condition with toning to paper consistent with age. Minor discoloration and surface wear visible. Frame shows scuffing and edge wear. Not examined out of frame.

Currier and Ives print, Mississippi steamboat race, Champion of the Mississippi, riverboat print, vintage Americana art, paddlewheel steamer, framed historical print, 19th century river scene, maritime wall art, collectible Americana

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