2023 FALL PREMIER AUCTION
Wed, Nov 15, 2023 09:00PM EST - Sun, Dec 3, 2023 09:51AM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 427
C. 1910 Jack Johnson (Strong Man Pose) Original Photograph PSA/DNA Type 1
Unsold
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
The title handwritten on the back of this photos tell it all: Just a little test of strength. This circa 1910 shot captures heavyweight champion Jack Johnson lifting a large wood beam above his head with little show of exertion on his face. At the time this photo was snapped, Johnson was at the same time a hero and villain to the boxing world. On one hand, his tremendous strength and skill made him an altogether new breed of pugilist. Yet, on the darker end of the spectrum, Johnsons Blackness made him an enemy to the Whites who couldnt take the idea of a Black man holding the title of heavyweight champion. This unique Type 1 photograph has been printed to its edges. There is edge wear present along with rounded corners and some small pieces missing along the edges, most noticeably on the bottom left corner. There are some pin holes near the corners and the remains of some retouching done for production. The reverse shows toning throughout along with Jack Johnson and Just a little test of strength handwritten in pencil. The photo has been encapsulated and graded a Type 1 by PSA.
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