An extraordinary piece of Americana folk art. Jacob Henry Wrestling's Family, 18" x 20" watercolor and ink on paper in the original frame. Wonderful border with grape clusters, leaves and berries. See details in the enlargements. Signed and dated March 4, 1826. No holes or tears.
Signed: "Swindells" this illustrative drawing depicts famous strongman Eugene Sandow and boxer Otis Lambert, 20" x 17" charcoal on paper. Early 20th C.