TOM MOLINEAUX VS. TOM CRIBB FRAMED EARLY BOXING PRINT.
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Winning Bid:
$324.50
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
15-5/8x22.25" wooden frame contains 1811 Walker and Knight print depicting bare-knuckle fight between Tom Molineaux and Tom Cribb. Molineaux was a former American slave who boxed for his owner until granted his freedom, at which point he traveled to England to box for a living. As the underdog, he fought 35 rounds but lost to Tom Cribb in 1810 for the British title. Print has caption noting fight depicted here occurred at Thistleton Gap in the County of Rutland on Sept. 28, 1811. Fight was for 600 Guineas, w/Crib emerging the victor, having broken Molineaux's jaw despite accruing notable injuries himself. Print is evenly aged w/some scattered age spotting at margins. Displays Fine as framed.
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