Description: Own a priceless example of early American tattoo history with this beautiful original sketch of classic tattoo pin-up designs inspired by legendary tattoo pioneer Sailor Jerry Collins. Drawn in the 1950s, this one-of-a-kind original sketch of iconic USMC designs from the school of one of tattoo history's most important figures comes out of the extensive collection of world famous tattoo artist, Jonathan Shaw. The sheet measures aprox. 9x12" and is rendered on drawing paper. It has a pinup girl sketched in red on the back. This unique drawing is unsigned, but it came together with a similar sketch (already sold) which was signed "Hawaii - June, 1958" in the same unmistakable style {{shown here in last photo for reference only - not included with this sheet}}. The pinup girl on the back of the sheet and some of the lettering ("leatherneck") penciled into one of the design's banners appears to have been made by another tattoo artist who may have acquired it later - but the original design's linework is pure Sailor Jerry. It comes with a handwritten Certificate of Authenticity from Jonathan Shaw. It is part of the renowned archives of classic tattoo artwork featured in Shaw's ongoing book series Vintage Tattoo Flash published on Powerhouse Books. Read more about the Jonathan Shaw Collection of Vintage Tattoo Flash online. Signed copies of Jonathan Shaw's VINTAGE TATTOO FLASH books can be ordered here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/254067720569 https://www.ebay.com/itm/254092585542 Read about Sailor Jerry's important place in tattoo history online All reasonable offers will be considered and responded to. Thank you! NOTE: This beautiful original vintage tattoo flash sketch is a one-of-a-kind example of classic American tattoo art. Original antique tattoo flash art like the rare piece shown here have been increasing in value at an extraordinary rate over the last 20 years. And with the growing interest in tattoo art in the mainstream art world, there is no end in sight - making this a very solid investment for the forward-thinking collector - not to mention its solid provenance. Bottom line: there's only so much of this kind of priceless artwork in existence - and they ain't making no more! Soon enough they will all be unobtainable and sitting in museums. All reasonable offers will be considered and responded to. Thank you!
Price: 950 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-01-26T04:58:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 48 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Brand: Sailor Jerry
