John George Brown, The Boot Black, 1892, Charcoal on paper© Barridoff Auctions — view on Barridoff Auctions website ↗

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The Boot Black

John George Brown (American, 1831–1913) · 1892

$2,500 hammer

≈ £1,967≈ €2,301

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Medium
Drawing (charcoal) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “Charcoal on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated l.l., biographical printout and photomechanical reproduction of the drawing attached verso
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
22" x 17 3/4"
Auction house
Barridoff Auctions
Sale
Summer 2023 International Fine Art Sale (12638)
Date
August 19, 2023
Location
South Portland, Maine, United States
Lot
62
Estimate
$2,500 – $3,500 (≈ £1,967 – £2,754) (≈ €2,301 – €3,221)
Source
Auction house auction.barridoff.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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