TWO Spectacular Boxing Aquatints (Early 19th Century)
Artist Charles Hunt
Two striking early 19th century boxing aquatints by Charles Hunt. Boxers Bendigo 1839 and Deaf Burke 1846. Two great pieces of vintage boxing memorabilia. Beautifully framed, these are exciting pieces of sports history.
See more info on aquatints:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquatint
Description: CHARLES HUNT
(English, 19th century)
BENDIGO and DEAF BURKE
color aquatints;
pair of boxing prints; published by J. Moore, London, 1839 and 1846;
sight: 19 3/4 x 16 inches, Framed about 24x20"
BIO for deaf Burke:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Burke_(boxer)
Bio for Bendigo:
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/60425/Bendigo