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David Bomberg (1890-1957)
Lot 202

David Bomberg (1890-1957)

The Boxing Match

Closed23 November 2017

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GBP 18,125

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David Bomberg (1890-1957)
The Boxing Match
signed and dated 'Bomberg/19' (lower right), signed again 'Bomberg.' (on the reverse) and signed again with initials, dedicated and dated 'a present to/Mrs Koenig on the/occasion of my visit/to London. July 17 1920/D.B.' (on the reverse)
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7 7/8 x 10¼ in. (20 x 26 cm.)

A gift from the artist to Mrs Koenig, 17 July 1920, and by descent.

Specialist note

Fanny Koenig was a music hall actress, married to Leo Koenig who was an artist, writer and art critic. The Bombergs and the Koenigs were close friends and part of a circle of intellectuals and artists.