Bobby Fischer 1972 Chess champion original portrait by listed artist
Don CrowleyUSD $475.00
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American chess master Bobby Fischer was a Cold War hero in 1972 when he played and beat Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky. The event made world wide headlines and was an American victory over Russia that didn’t involve a cost of defense money or human lives.
This original pencil portrait shows Fischer contemplating a move from his side of the chess board. It is signed by artist Don Crowley vertically, lower right. The work is on illustration board and is matted and framed in metal without glass. On the reverse are notes that one would expect for a submitted illustration piece that was likely published. It is dated February 1972, just four months before his celebrated match with Spassky. The pencil work and rendering abilities are exceptional and attest to artist Crowley’s fine skills.
Artist Don Crowley (1926-2019) was an American illustration artist who eventually moved west and changed his style and focus to painting Indian culture. This work was completed after he had left New York in the late 60’s and begun his life in the west.
The actual size of the image is 11 1/4” x 17 1/2”. It is matted and framed to an overall dimension of 18” x 24”. As previously stated, there is no glass within the frame. The condition of the piece is very good. There is a slight smudge area in the upper left field that is not visible from a distance and is not within the main scene. I feel that it is barely noticeable but wanted to point it out.
A real piece of American and Chess history, this would make a fine addition for any knowledgeable collector.
Shipping to the Continental US only.
This original pencil portrait shows Fischer contemplating a move from his side of the chess board. It is signed by artist Don Crowley vertically, lower right. The work is on illustration board and is matted and framed in metal without glass. On the reverse are notes that one would expect for a submitted illustration piece that was likely published. It is dated February 1972, just four months before his celebrated match with Spassky. The pencil work and rendering abilities are exceptional and attest to artist Crowley’s fine skills.
Artist Don Crowley (1926-2019) was an American illustration artist who eventually moved west and changed his style and focus to painting Indian culture. This work was completed after he had left New York in the late 60’s and begun his life in the west.
The actual size of the image is 11 1/4” x 17 1/2”. It is matted and framed to an overall dimension of 18” x 24”. As previously stated, there is no glass within the frame. The condition of the piece is very good. There is a slight smudge area in the upper left field that is not visible from a distance and is not within the main scene. I feel that it is barely noticeable but wanted to point it out.
A real piece of American and Chess history, this would make a fine addition for any knowledgeable collector.
Shipping to the Continental US only.
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