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Pugilist Collection (#4)

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Background imagePugilist Collection: Harry Orme (engraving)

Harry Orme (engraving)
983266 Harry Orme (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harry Orme. Illustration for Pugilistica The History of British Boxing by Henry Downes Miles)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Nat Langham, From a Painting by Williams (engraving)

Nat Langham, From a Painting by Williams (engraving)
983265 Nat Langham, From a Painting by Williams (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nat Langham, From a Painting by Williams)

Background imagePugilist Collection: William Perry, 'The Tipton Slasher'(engraving)

William Perry, "The Tipton Slasher"(engraving)
983264 William Perry, " The Tipton Slasher" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Perry, " The Tipton Slasher")

Background imagePugilist Collection: James Burke, 'The Deaf un'(engraving)

James Burke, "The Deaf un"(engraving)
983263 James Burke, " The Deaf un" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Burke, " The Deaf un")

Background imagePugilist Collection: Benjamin Caunt, Champion, 1842 (engraving)

Benjamin Caunt, Champion, 1842 (engraving)
983262 Benjamin Caunt, Champion, 1842 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Caunt, Champion, 1842)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Dick Curtis, 'The Pet'(engraving)

Dick Curtis, "The Pet"(engraving)
983259 Dick Curtis, " The Pet" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Curtis, " The Pet")

Background imagePugilist Collection: Samuel Evans, 'Young Dutch Sam'(engraving)

Samuel Evans, "Young Dutch Sam"(engraving)
983256 Samuel Evans, " Young Dutch Sam" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Evans, " Young Dutch Sam")

Background imagePugilist Collection: Jem Ward, Champion, From a Painting by Patten, 1826 (engraving)

Jem Ward, Champion, From a Painting by Patten, 1826 (engraving)
983252 Jem Ward, Champion, From a Painting by Patten, 1826 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jem Ward, Champion, From a Painting by Patten, 1826)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Tom Oliver, From a Drawing by Wageman (engraving)

Tom Oliver, From a Drawing by Wageman (engraving)
983248 Tom Oliver, From a Drawing by Wageman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Oliver, From a Drawing by Wageman)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Tom Springs Monument in Norwood Cemetery (engraving)

Tom Springs Monument in Norwood Cemetery (engraving)
983245 Tom Springs Monument in Norwood Cemetery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Springs Monument in Norwood Cemetery)

Background imagePugilist Collection: George Nicholls, From a Drawing by G Sharples (engraving)

George Nicholls, From a Drawing by G Sharples (engraving)
983242 George Nicholls, From a Drawing by G Sharples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Nicholls, From a Drawing by G Sharples)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Captain Robert Barclay, Allardyce of Ury, From a Miniature, 1798, Aetatis 19 (engraving)

Captain Robert Barclay, Allardyce of Ury, From a Miniature, 1798, Aetatis 19 (engraving)
983241 Captain Robert Barclay, Allardyce of Ury, From a Miniature, 1798, Aetatis 19 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Robert Barclay)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Cribbs Monument in Woolwich Churchyard (engraving)

Cribbs Monument in Woolwich Churchyard (engraving)
983232 Cribbs Monument in Woolwich Churchyard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cribbs Monument in Woolwich Churchyard)

Background imagePugilist Collection: John Gully, Esquire, MR, From a Miniature by Hudson, 1815 (engraving)

John Gully, Esquire, MR, From a Miniature by Hudson, 1815 (engraving)
983228 John Gully, Esquire, MR, From a Miniature by Hudson, 1815 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Gully, Esquire, MR, From a Miniature by Hudson)

Background imagePugilist Collection: James Belcher, of Bristol, Champion of England, 1798-1809 (engraving)

James Belcher, of Bristol, Champion of England, 1798-1809 (engraving)
983225 James Belcher, of Bristol, Champion of England, 1798-1809 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Belcher, of Bristol, Champion of England)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Tom Owen, 1820, From a Portrait by George Sharples (engraving)

Tom Owen, 1820, From a Portrait by George Sharples (engraving)
983224 Tom Owen, 1820, From a Portrait by George Sharples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Owen, 1820, From a Portrait by George Sharples)

Background imagePugilist Collection: James Fig, Champion, From Sir James Thornhills Portrait, 1732 (engraving)

James Fig, Champion, From Sir James Thornhills Portrait, 1732 (engraving)
983214 James Fig, Champion, From Sir James Thornhills Portrait, 1732 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Fig, Champion)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Southwark Fair (engraving)

Southwark Fair (engraving)
983213 Southwark Fair (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southwark Fair. Illustration for Pugilistica The History of British Boxing by Henry Downes Miles)

Background imagePugilist Collection: The Boxing Challenge Between A French And An English Champion In Paris (Colour Litho)

The Boxing Challenge Between A French And An English Champion In Paris (Colour Litho)
2798240 The Boxing Challenge Between A French And An English Champion In Paris (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Thomas Futrell, 1788 (etching)

Thomas Futrell, 1788 (etching)
BSA273436 Thomas Futrell, 1788 (etching) by Kingsbury, Henry (fl.1750-98) (after); 66x48.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: aged 25; ); eThe British Sporting Art Trust; British, out of copyright

Background imagePugilist Collection: Mr John Broughton, engraved by J. Faber the Younger (c. 1695-1756), 1757 (litho)

Mr John Broughton, engraved by J. Faber the Younger (c. 1695-1756), 1757 (litho)
BSA273433 Mr John Broughton, engraved by J. Faber the Younger (c.1695-1756), 1757 (litho) by Ellys, John (c.1700-57) (after); 51x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Monument to John Jackson in Brompton Cemetry (engraving)

Monument to John Jackson in Brompton Cemetry (engraving)
611059 Monument to John Jackson in Brompton Cemetry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePugilist Collection: The last bare knuckle boxing championship fight in 1889, John L. Sullivan v

The last bare knuckle boxing championship fight in 1889, John L. Sullivan v
PNP379195 The last bare knuckle boxing championship fight in 1889, John L. Sullivan v. Jake Kilrain at Richburg, Mississippi (colour litho) by American School

Background imagePugilist Collection: Bill Richmond and Tom Molineaux, print published in 1812 (colour litho)

Bill Richmond and Tom Molineaux, print published in 1812 (colour litho)
PNP379183 Bill Richmond and Tom Molineaux, print published in 1812 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richmond (1763-1829) and Molineaux (1784-1818)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Tom Cribbs parlour at the Union Arms, Holborn, holding up Cribbs Cup

Tom Cribbs parlour at the Union Arms, Holborn, holding up Cribbs Cup
PNP379181 Tom Cribbs parlour at the Union Arms, Holborn, holding up Cribbs Cup, from an aquatint by Cruickshank from Pierce Egans Life in London, published 1821 (colour litho) by English School

Background imagePugilist Collection: The Champion, published by Currier & Ives in 1883 (colour litho)

The Champion, published by Currier & Ives in 1883 (colour litho)
PNP379187 The Champion, published by Currier & Ives in 1883 (colour litho) by Kemble, Ernest (fl.1883); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imagePugilist Collection: Boxing Match Between Daniel Mendoza and Richard Humphreys

Boxing Match Between Daniel Mendoza and Richard Humphreys
PER205344 Boxing Match Between Daniel Mendoza and Richard Humphreys, 29th September 1790 (hand coloured etching) by Ryley, Charles Reuben (c.1752-98); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imagePugilist Collection: Owen Swift The Wonder

Owen Swift The Wonder
BON85442 Owen Swift The Wonder by Clark, A. (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imagePugilist Collection: Job Cobley; The Elastic Pot Boy

Job Cobley; The Elastic Pot Boy
BON85439 Job Cobley; The Elastic Pot Boy by Clark, A. (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imagePugilist Collection: Mendoza, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving)

Mendoza, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving)
2962492 Mendoza, pub.1788 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel Mendoza (c.1765-1836)

Background imagePugilist Collection: 'The Royal Academy', pub. by S. W. Fores, 1786 (coloured etching)

"The Royal Academy", pub. by S. W. Fores, 1786 (coloured etching)
CWA124835 " The Royal Academy", pub. by S.W. Fores, 1786 (coloured etching) by English School, (18th century); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London

Background imagePugilist Collection: A Stag at Sharkey s, 1947 (lithograph)

A Stag at Sharkey s, 1947 (lithograph)
827991 A Stag at Sharkey s, 1947 (lithograph) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 47x60.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Stag at Sharkeys (M.46). George Wesley Bellows (1882-1925)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Boxing competition aboard a warship, with the crew of a second ship as additional

Boxing competition aboard a warship, with the crew of a second ship as additional
STC359733 Boxing competition aboard a warship, with the crew of a second ship as additional spectators, 1914-19 (litho) by English School

Background imagePugilist Collection: Mr Gully, engraved by Charles Turner (1774-1857) (mezzotint)

Mr Gully, engraved by Charles Turner (1774-1857) (mezzotint)
BSA273451 Mr Gully, engraved by Charles Turner (1774-1857) (mezzotint) by Marshall, Benjamin (1767-1835) (after); 84.5x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Gully (1783-1863), prizefighter

Background imagePugilist Collection: William Thompson, 'Bendigo', of Nottingham (engraving)

William Thompson, "Bendigo", of Nottingham (engraving)
983261 William Thompson, " Bendigo", of Nottingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Thompson, " Bendigo", of Nottingham)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Tom Shelton, From a Drawing by G Sharples, 1821 (engraving)

Tom Shelton, From a Drawing by G Sharples, 1821 (engraving)
983236 Tom Shelton, From a Drawing by G Sharples, 1821 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Shelton, From a Drawing by G Sharples, 1821)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Thomas Cribb, Champion of England, From the Painting by De Wild, 1811 (engraving)

Thomas Cribb, Champion of England, From the Painting by De Wild, 1811 (engraving)
983231 Thomas Cribb, Champion of England, From the Painting by De Wild, 1811 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Cribb, Champion of England)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Monument to John Jackson in Brompton Cemetery, Thomas Butler, Sculpsit, 1847 (engraving)

Monument to John Jackson in Brompton Cemetery, Thomas Butler, Sculpsit, 1847 (engraving)
983223 Monument to John Jackson in Brompton Cemetery, Thomas Butler, Sculpsit, 1847 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePugilist Collection: The Fight between Tom Johnson and Isaac Perrins, at Banbury, Oxfordshire, 22 November 1789

The Fight between Tom Johnson and Isaac Perrins, at Banbury, Oxfordshire, 22 November 1789
983220 The Fight between Tom Johnson and Isaac Perrins, at Banbury, Oxfordshire, 22 November 1789, From an Engraving published in 1790 (engraving) by English School

Background imagePugilist Collection: Jack Broughton, Champion, 1734-1750, From the Painting by Frank Hayman, RA

Jack Broughton, Champion, 1734-1750, From the Painting by Frank Hayman, RA
983217 Jack Broughton, Champion, 1734-1750, From the Painting by Frank Hayman, RA, formerly in the possession of the Duke of Cumberland (engraving) by English School

Background imagePugilist Collection: Jack Martin, the 'Master of the Rolls', From a Drawing by A Wyvill, 1824 (engraving)

Jack Martin, the "Master of the Rolls", From a Drawing by A Wyvill, 1824 (engraving)
983239 Jack Martin, the " Master of the Rolls", From a Drawing by A Wyvill, 1824 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Martin)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Ned Turner, From a Portrait by Wyvill (engraving)

Ned Turner, From a Portrait by Wyvill (engraving)
983238 Ned Turner, From a Portrait by Wyvill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ned Turner, From a Portrait by Wyvill)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Bob Gregson (engraving)

Bob Gregson (engraving)
983230 Bob Gregson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bob Gregson. Illustration for Pugilistica The History of British Boxing by Henry Downes Miles)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Tom Belcher, From a Portrait published in 1810 (engraving)

Tom Belcher, From a Portrait published in 1810 (engraving)
983226 Tom Belcher, From a Portrait published in 1810 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Belcher, From a Portrait published in 1810)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Figs Card (engraving)

Figs Card (engraving)
983215 Figs Card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Figs Card. Distributed to his patrons, and at his booths at Southwark Fair and elsewhere)

Background imagePugilist Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Pugilist, striking a blow (b / w photo)

The Human Figure in Motion: Pugilist, striking a blow (b / w photo)
6010157 The Human Figure in Motion: Pugilist, striking a blow (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pugilist, striking a blow)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Ancient Greek or Roman bronze statue of a seated boxer (engraving)

Ancient Greek or Roman bronze statue of a seated boxer (engraving)
5999624 Ancient Greek or Roman bronze statue of a seated boxer (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek or Roman bronze statue of a seated boxer)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Jem Mace, of Norwich, Champion, 1855-1864 (engraving)

Jem Mace, of Norwich, Champion, 1855-1864 (engraving)
983271 Jem Mace, of Norwich, Champion, 1855-1864 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jem Mace, of Norwich, Champion, 1855-1864)



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"Pugilist: A Journey Through the Fists of History" Step into the ring and witness the captivating world of pugilism, where warriors from different eras clashed in epic battles. From Billy The Rat Catcher to Daniel Mendoza, engraved by Henry Kinsbury in 1789, these fighters left an indelible mark on history. Picture Jack Johnson roaring down the racetrack on his Racing Motor Car, a symbol of his relentless pursuit for greatness. Feel the intensity as Richard Humphreys stares back at you from a canvas painted with determination and grit. Travel back to ancient Greece through Minoan art's fresco depicting boxing kids - a testament to this sport's timeless appeal. Admire Portrait of a Boxer from c. 1800; its oil-painted strokes capture both strength and vulnerability. Thomas Belcher stands immortalized in an engraving by Charles Turner - his colored litho showcasing his prowess within those four ropes. Georges Carpentier graces a sketch cover, reminding us of his impact on boxing during 1914. Witness Thomas Cribb's lithographed image by Anthony Molteno; it transports us to September 28th and October 3rd, 1811 when he battled against Molineaux in an unforgettable clash that captivated audiences worldwide. Immerse yourself further into history as Dutch Sam faces off against Medley for 200 Guineas on May 31st, 1810 - their fight etched forever in time. And let John L. Sullivan's lithograph by Currier and Ives transport you to America's golden age of heavyweight pugilism. In each snapshot lies a story waiting to be told – tales of courage, resilience, triumphs, and defeats that have shaped this noble sport throughout centuries. So step inside this gallery filled with legends who dared enter the squared circle – welcome to "Pugilist: A Journey Through the Fists of History.