BAER, MAX-PRIMO CARNERA "PRIMO ON THE ROPES" ARTWORK (BY JOSEPH GOLINKIN)

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On June 14, 1934 at the Madison Square Garden Bowl in Long Island City, New York heavyweight champion Primo Carnera defended his title against hard punching challenger Max Baer. Baer exposed Carnera, knocking him down ten times and stopping him in the 11th round to win the title. Artist Joseph Golinkin captured Baer's slaughter of Carnera in the graphic lithograph depicting Carnera going down for good. Numbered 34 of 50 and signed by Golinkin. Joseph Webster Golinkin (September 10, 1896 – September 8, 1977) was an American artist. He won a gold medal in the prints category at the art competitions at the 1932 Summer Olympics for his Leg Scissors.
This is an original, limited edition artwork by Joseph Golinkin. Not creased or torn. Bold, clear image. In excellent condition with some age spotting. 17" x 21" lithograph framed to 22.5" x 27." Very scarce limited edition.

Size: 17 x 21

Condition: excellent