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Walt Louderback
Old Time Football in the 1920s - Football 1920s - Classic Football

1930 circa

$10,000
£7,591.83
€8,683.43
CA$13,971.45
A$15,539.30
CHF 8,114.14
MX$189,096.78
NOK 103,629.96
SEK 97,186.62
DKK 64,807.79
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About the Item

You Got to be a Football Hero to Get Along with a Beautiful Girl. Masterfully composed and dynamic illustration that show a player getting punched in the jaw. During this period, there were no face masks. unframed. ( condition issues. )
  • Creator:
    Walt Louderback (1887 - 1941, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1930 circa
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.8 in (47.76 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Poor - Paint loss, in-painting, abrasions throughout. restretched and part of the live area overlap the stretchers.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU38539143812

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