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Lot 471
after Henry Heath (19th Century), The Great Fight Between Broome and Hannan for £1000
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Hand-colored aquatint, published London: J. Moore, 1842, presented in maple veneer frame with gilt fillet and matting.

Frame dimensions 30 3/4 x 36 3/4 in.

A Virginia Collector

The Lightweight Championship of England for 1841 was decided by this brutal bare-knuckle contest which lasted 47 rounds over the course of one hour and nine minutes.

Foxing, toning, and some mold bloom; wear to matting; not examined out of frame.