Wrestling/Paul Pons (1864-1915). Exceptional lithographed po - Lot 233

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Wrestling/Paul Pons (1864-1915). Exceptional lithographed po - Lot 233
Wrestling/Paul Pons (1864-1915). Exceptional lithographed poster, and canvas, in two parts: "Paul PONS, holder of the Gold Belt, World Champion of wrestling..." By L.Charbonnier (the great movie poster artist, not known for wrestling Louis Charbonnier, 1874-1935) Each vertical panel is 148x100. What gives us a sensational image of 2m96 on 1m, allowing to appreciate in all its plenitude the immense champion, moustaches in fangs, sparkling eye, chest of bull, general balance (1m95; 118kg)... The whole resting on boots with laces of the best effect. World champion in 1898 and 1907, 2nd in 1908, and 3rd in 1901, the champion had a beautiful longevity, of which the highlight remains the famous Gold Belt conquered after his triple victory in the competition in 1902-1903 and 1904. Small restoration at the top, in the title, small spots, otherwise TBE. With the two fiscal stamps affixed during a performance in Toulouse. Around 1905. Museum piece. For the record, this poster and the one of the bicycles of 1888 are two of the ten rarest and most important images of the sports world.
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