TOPEKA JACK JOHNSON BASEMAN PORTRAIT OIL PAINTING
Lot 0072 Est: $100.00 - $150.00

TOPEKA JACK JOHNSON BASEMAN PORTRAIT OIL PAINTING

Sold for $1,800.00
Bidding Closed
Dimensions 18 × 14 × 2 — Frame 18 x 13 1/2 in. Board 13 x 8 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate.
Weight 3 kg
Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Some stains in paint. Slight chips and scuffs in frame. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
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Description

Oil on board painting. American, early to mid-20th century. The artwork depicts a full-length portrait of John Thomas Johnson, nicknamed Topeka Jack, 1883 to 1940, an American baseball player and manager of the Negro leagues. Unsigned. Framed. Collectible Fine Art, Portraiture, American Sports History.