Lot 306
Maxie Rosenbloom: "Slapsie Maxie," Celebrated Jewish Boxer, Large Original Pen & Ink ca. 1935 by O'Dell Dean (1907 - 1976) Born in Leonard Bridge, Connecticut, Rosenbloom was nicknamed "Slapsie Maxie" by a journalist due to his open gloved style of boxing. In 1932 he won the Light Heavyweight Champion. Rosenbloom one of only a handful of Jewish boxers to box professionally. After he retired his knack for comedy got him radio shows and supporting roles in films including Rod Serling's Requiem for a Heavyweight. During 1935, he postponed a scheduled fight with Tiger Jack Fox that was scheduled to fall between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur until after the Jewish holidays. This illustration was created at that time. Notice a black panel for an illustration of Fox, likely separately inserted. Also note, given the time the clearly racist representation of Fox in the upper right corner. A lot of history in this one original illustration by O'Dell Dean acclaimed illustrator of sports figures. Illustration is 14 x 16" in mat 18 x 22" Extremely well archived. Estimate Value $500 - UP
|
| |
| Unsold |
