Description: Noted WPA artist Arthur Smith original painting. I believe this painting depicts the Jack Dempsey vs Jess Willard fight July 4th, 1919 in Toledo, OH. The fight was significant in that Dempsey was a heavy underdog to defeat the World Champ Willard. Willard, who was nearly 6' 7' and 245 lbs. compared with the 6' 1" 187 lbs. Dempsey. Famously, Dempsey knocked Willard down 7 times in the first round. Willard did not answer the bell in the 4th round and Dempsey became the champ. The image is oil on board and measures 16" x 19" including the frame (the image alone is 10.5" x 13.5"). Great conversation piece as well as a piece of history. Free insured shipping to 48 states.
Price: 600 USD
Location: Austin, Texas
End Time: 2025-02-02T20:54:33.000Z
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Signed By: Arthur Smith
Size: Medium
Signed: Yes
Material: Oil
Item Length: 28 in
Framing: Framed
Region of Origin: US
Subject: Boxing
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 16 in
Style: Americana, Modernism, Impressionist
Painting Surface: BOARD
Theme: Americana, Sports, People
Features: Framed, Signed
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 19 in
