Winter 2006 Catalog > Photo Collection > Boxing
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Lot 1487: Battling Siki v. Georges Carpentier (1922)
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Important image from the fight where he won the title from Carpentier but was denied the glory because of his color. Sumptuous image from France shows “Cinematographes” banner in background. 7x7”. EX.
This lot is from the legendary San Francisco Examiner Archive (SFXArchive).
This is one largest collections ever of historic vintage photos spanning the entire 20th century. The San Francisco Examiner was the first paper acquired by William Randolph Hearst and itself was the subject of the film classic Citizen Kane. The majority of the photographs are fully identified, and back-stamped with dates. Included throughout this auction is a diverse mix of subjects including sports, historical, political, transportation, Hollywood, and all facets of entertainment.
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