Polychromed Fiberglass Figure of a Tattooed Woman by Jonathan Shaw (b.1953)
modelled posing in bathing suit on base decorated with skull with crossbones and fowled anchors
height 70.25" — 178.4 cm.
April 29, 2014
Estimate $1,000-$1,500
Realised: $4,674
Shaw is a noted New York city tattoo artist whose clients include Johnny Depp, Dee Dee Ramone and Johnny Winter. He is the son of bandleader Artie Shaw.
Decorative Arts & Design
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