Currier & Ives (publishers) ( 1857 - 1907 ) was an American painter. Currier & Ives (publishers) s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 474 USD for Trotting for a Great Stake in 2004 to 4302 USD for The Levee, New Orleans in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.