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GEORGE BELLOWS (1882-1925)
Introducing Georges Carpentier
lithograph, on Japon paper, 1921, signed by the artsit, titled and inscribed 'Bolton Brown - imp' by the master printer in pencil
Image: 1412 x 21 in. (369 x 531 mm.)
Sheet: 1618 x 2318 in. (408 x 589 mm.)
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Christie's, New York, 3-4 May 1999, Lot 107.
Literature
Mason 98
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This boxing match, held in July of 1921, drew more than 80,000 spectators and was the first million dollar gate in the history of the sport.

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