Sold for $1,500

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A Group of Two Vintage Joe Louis Figural Lamps,

comprising of a "The Brown Bomber" lamp with Louis in boxing pose marked 9.24.35 on reverse, measuring 12 inches and a "champion" lamp with Louis in boxing pose with the following inscription on reverse,

JOE LOUIS
HEAVYWEIGHT
CHAMPION
P. CARNERA KO 1
K. LEWINSKY KO 1
MAX BAER KO4
P. UZCUDUN KO 4
C. RETZLAFF KO 1
M. SCHMELING L 12
J. SHARKEY KO 3
AL ETTORE KO 5
EDDIE SIMMS KO 1
BOB PASTOR WON 10
NATIE BROWN KO 4
JIM BRADDOCK KO 8
TOM FARR WON 15

PAT PENDING

measures 11 3/4 and dates to 1937-38 based on fight record listed.

An exceptional group of championship-era artifacts from Louis' storied career.

Condition Report

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