AFTER GEORGE WESLEY BELLOWS (American, 1882-1925) “DEMPSEY

AFTER GEORGE WESLEY BELLOWS (American, 1882-1925) “DEMPSEY – FIRPO”. Large oil on masonite fight scene after the famous lithograph by Bellows of the same title. The scene shows Dempsey falling through the ropes after being hit hard by Firpo. A large group of spectators is seen around the ring. The painting has a silver plaque on bottom right which states “Dempsey-Firpo Sept. 14, 1923 Gift of National Equipment Corp. Fall River, Mass”. The painting has a flat wide pine frame and the painting bears no signature. The history is that this was displayed in a bar room in the New Bedford/Fall River, Massachusetts area. This fight was very controversial due to Dempsey being out of the ring for 10 seconds and coming back and in two rounds winning the fight. SIZE: 48” x 77”. CONDITION: Generally good. Some minor scrapes and chips. 9-27782 (2000-4000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	239	$1,092.00	AFTER GEORGE WESLEY BELLOWS (American, 1882-1925) “DEMPSEY – FIRPO”. Large oil on masonite fight scene after the famous lithograph by Bellows of the same title. The scene shows Dempsey falling through the ropes after being hit hard by Firpo. A large group of spectators is seen around the ring. The painting has a silver plaque on bottom right which states “Dempsey-Firpo Sept. 14, 1923 Gift of National Equipment Corp. Fall River, Mass”. The painting has a flat wide pine frame and the painting bears no signature. The history is that this was displayed in a bar room in the New Bedford/Fall River, Massachusetts area. This fight was very controversial due to Dempsey being out of the ring for 10 seconds and coming back and in two rounds winning the fight. SIZE: 48” x 77”. CONDITION: Generally good. Some minor scrapes and chips. 9-27782 (2000-4000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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