jack johnson "pugilist"
13 March 2019
Description

hand painted on wood about 6 ft tall and about 3 ft wide.

Provenance

a gym at an army base in mannheim germany

Acquired from
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For sale
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Answered within 2 days
By Klaus
Mar 15, 14:49 UTC
Fair Market Value
$200 - $300 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be a late 20th decorative wall decoration in the manner of a shop sign or trade sign or gym sign. It is hand painted, very likely on old wood, manufactured in Asia purely for decorative purposes. Depicted is the famous boxer Jack Johnson "Pugilist", below inscribed "Born 1878 Galveston". Such "trade sign" reproductions are around since the 1970s. The estimate is based on similar items offered or sold at auction.

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