Scab Vendor: Rare Tattoo Flash and Underground Art from the Collection of Jonathan Shaw by Potter & Potter Auctions

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Scab Vendor: Rare Tattoo Flash and Underground Art from the Collection of Jonathan Shaw

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“Jonathan Shaw is the great nightmare anti-hero of the new age.” — Iggy Pop. This auction features tattoo flash by legends of the form, along with art and counter-cultural gems from the acclaimed personal collection of Jonathan Shaw. Purchase Catalog

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Charles Manson original painting.

Lot 193

Charles Manson original painting.

Estimate

$800 - $1,200

42 Bids

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$6,875

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[PRISON ART]. MANSON, Charles (1934-2017). Charles Manson Signed Polaroid Portrait Trio

Lot 194

[PRISON ART]. MANSON, Charles (1934-2017). Charles Manson Signed Polaroid Portrait Trio

Estimate

$500 - $700

41 Bids

Sold for

$6,000

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[PRISON ART]. MANSON, Charles (1934-2017). Small Abstract Composition.

Lot 195

[PRISON ART]. MANSON, Charles (1934-2017). Small Abstract Composition.

Estimate

$300 - $500

45 Bids

Sold for

$4,750

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[PRISON ART]. MANSON, Charles (1934-2017). Self Portrait.

Lot 196

[PRISON ART]. MANSON, Charles (1934-2017). Self Portrait.

Estimate

$500 - $700

33 Bids

Sold for

$3,500

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[PRISON ART]. MANSON, Charles (1934-2017). Untitled (Self Portrait in Teal).

Lot 197

[PRISON ART]. MANSON, Charles (1934-2017). Untitled (Self Portrait in Teal).

Estimate

$500 - $700

42 Bids

Sold for

$5,000

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[PRISON ART]. MANSON, Charles (1934-2017). Abstract with Self Portrait.

Lot 198

[PRISON ART]. MANSON, Charles (1934-2017). Abstract with Self Portrait.

Estimate

$500 - $700

22 Bids

Sold for

$5,000

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MANSON, Charles (1934-2017). Ten Prints.

Lot 199

MANSON, Charles (1934-2017). Ten Prints.

Estimate

$500 - $700

36 Bids

Sold for

$4,500

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Charles Manson two signed playing cards.

Lot 200

Charles Manson two signed playing cards.

Estimate

$300 - $500

10 Bids

Sold for

$937.50

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Charles Manson and Jonathan Shaw Documentary Correspondence. Corcoran State Prison, New York: 1994.

Lot 201

Charles Manson and Jonathan Shaw Documentary Correspondence. Corcoran State Prison, New York: 1994.

Estimate

$900 - $1,200

1 Bid

Sold for

$540

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Charles Manson Prison-Issued Denim Jacket Purchase Invoice & Polaroids

Lot 202

Charles Manson Prison-Issued Denim Jacket Purchase Invoice & Polaroids

Estimate

$600 - $900

21 Bids

Sold for

$1,375

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Jonathan Shaw's Fun City Tattoo machine.

Lot 203

Jonathan Shaw's Fun City Tattoo machine.

Estimate

$300 - $500

4 Bids

Sold for

$360

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Jonathan Shaw's Fun City Tattoo Machine.

Lot 204

Jonathan Shaw's Fun City Tattoo Machine.

Estimate

$300 - $500

9 Bids

Sold for

$562.50

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Jonathan Shaw's Fun City Tattoo machine.

Lot 205

Jonathan Shaw's Fun City Tattoo machine.

Estimate

$300 - $500

4 Bids

Sold for

$390

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FITZPATRICK, Tony (1958 - 2025). Somewhere in Chicago There Is A Dog That Remembers the Stars and My Dad.

Lot 206

FITZPATRICK, Tony (1958 - 2025). Somewhere in Chicago There Is A Dog That Remembers the Stars and My Dad.

Estimate

$400 - $600

10 Bids

Sold for

$510

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MIRO, Joan (1893 - 1983). Plate VII from Lithographie II.

Lot 207

MIRO, Joan (1893 - 1983). Plate VII from Lithographie II.

Estimate

$300 - $500

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LYDAY, Robert H. Untitled (Merfolk Couple), Back Piece Tattoo Flash.

Lot 208

LYDAY, Robert H. Untitled (Merfolk Couple), Back Piece Tattoo Flash.

Estimate

$500 - $700

3 Bids

Sold for

$600

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BAYZ, Gus C. (20th Century). Steiner Street - San Francisco.

Lot 209

BAYZ, Gus C. (20th Century). Steiner Street - San Francisco.

Estimate

$100 - $200

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KUNICHIKA, Toyohara (1835 - 1900). Tattooed Kabuki actor woodblock print.

Lot 210

KUNICHIKA, Toyohara (1835 - 1900). Tattooed Kabuki actor woodblock print.

Estimate

$400 - $600

3 Bids

Sold for

$480

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GARBER, Helen (1976 - ). Untitled (Portrait of Tattooed Woman).

Lot 211

GARBER, Helen (1976 - ). Untitled (Portrait of Tattooed Woman).

Estimate

$500 - $700

13 Bids

Sold for

$660

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KIM, Miran (21st Century). Untitled (Artwork for The Fallen: 1. The Pale Door).

Lot 212

KIM, Miran (21st Century). Untitled (Artwork for The Fallen: 1. The Pale Door).

Estimate

$1,500 - $2,500

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DEITCH, Kim (American. b. 1944). No Business Like Show Business.

Lot 213

DEITCH, Kim (American. b. 1944). No Business Like Show Business.

Estimate

$600 - $900

6 Bids

Sold for

$540

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ROBERTS, Pam. Motorcycle Gang, signed poster.

Lot 214

ROBERTS, Pam. Motorcycle Gang, signed poster.

Estimate

$100 - $200

5 Bids

Sold for

$120

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John Baker Hand-Painted Figural Bat Canister, 1988

Lot 215

John Baker Hand-Painted Figural Bat Canister, 1988

Estimate

$600 - $900

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CRUMB, Robert (1943 - ). Group of 7 comics.

Lot 216

CRUMB, Robert (1943 - ). Group of 7 comics.

Estimate

$150 - $250

9 Bids

Sold for

$540

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CRUMB, Robert (1943 - ). Vues de Sauve.

Lot 217

CRUMB, Robert (1943 - ). Vues de Sauve.

Estimate

$150 - $250

6 Bids

Sold for

$218.75

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R. Crumb Retrospective. Alexander Gallery New York.

Lot 218

R. Crumb Retrospective. Alexander Gallery New York.

Estimate

$200 - $300

15 Bids

Sold for

$510

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CRUMB, Robert (1943 - ). Three signed lithographs.

Lot 219

CRUMB, Robert (1943 - ). Three signed lithographs.

Estimate

$200 - $300

12 Bids

Sold for

$531.25

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COLEMAN, Joe (1955 - ). Five signed posters. 1991.

Lot 220

COLEMAN, Joe (1955 - ). Five signed posters. 1991.

Estimate

$200 - $300

9 Bids

Sold for

$343.75

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A Doorway to Joe: The Art of Joe Coleman.

Lot 221

A Doorway to Joe: The Art of Joe Coleman.

Estimate

$100 - $200

1 Bid

Sold for

$60

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COLEMAN, Joe (American, b. 1955). The Joe Coleman Portfolio: White Screams – Meat Two.

Lot 222

COLEMAN, Joe (American, b. 1955). The Joe Coleman Portfolio: White Screams – Meat Two.

Estimate

$300 - $400

6 Bids

Sold for

$312.50

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WILLIAMS, Robert. Rigormortis Smile.

Lot 223

WILLIAMS, Robert. Rigormortis Smile.

Estimate

$100 - $150

5 Bids

Sold for

$108

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WILLIAMS, Robert (1943 - ). Group of 16 signed posters.

Lot 224

WILLIAMS, Robert (1943 - ). Group of 16 signed posters.

Estimate

$250 - $350

11 Bids

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$437.50

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WILLIAMS, Robert (American, b. 1943). Four Sketches.

Lot 225

WILLIAMS, Robert (American, b. 1943). Four Sketches.

Estimate

$500 - $1,000

27 Bids

Sold for

$1,750

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WILLIAMS, Robert (American, b. 1943). Jesus in G-String.

Lot 226

WILLIAMS, Robert (American, b. 1943). Jesus in G-String.

Estimate

$100 - $200

3 Bids

Sold for

$120

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WILLIAMS, Robert (1943 - ). Felonious Demeanor, signed poster.

Lot 227

WILLIAMS, Robert (1943 - ). Felonious Demeanor, signed poster.

Estimate

$100 - $200

8 Bids

Sold for

$160

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GARVER, Chris (American, b. 1970). Man's Ruin.

Lot 228

GARVER, Chris (American, b. 1970). Man's Ruin.

Estimate

$900 - $1,200

3 Bids

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Top Shelf for Trade Only sign.

Lot 229

Top Shelf for Trade Only sign.

Estimate

$300 - $500

15 Bids

Sold for

$600

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GARVER, Chris (American, b. 1970). Jonathan Shaw Presents / Fun City 2.

Lot 230

GARVER, Chris (American, b. 1970). Jonathan Shaw Presents / Fun City 2.

Estimate

$900 - $1,200

4 Bids

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Hand Painted Sign for Seven Seas Tattoo Studio

Lot 231

Hand Painted Sign for Seven Seas Tattoo Studio

Estimate

$4,000 - $5,000

10 Bids

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Johnathan Shaw Tattoo Flyer N.Y.C. Circa 1990s.

Lot 232

Johnathan Shaw Tattoo Flyer N.Y.C. Circa 1990s.

Estimate

$125 - $250

18 Bids

Sold for

$600

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LEU, Filip (French, b. 1967). Tattoo.

Lot 233

LEU, Filip (French, b. 1967). Tattoo.

Estimate

$900 - $1,200

5 Bids

Sold for

$1,200

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Jonathan Shaw's Fun City Tattoo sign.

Lot 234

Jonathan Shaw's Fun City Tattoo sign.

Estimate

$1,000 - $2,000

21 Bids

Sold for

$4,800

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Big Six gambling game painted signs.

Lot 235

Big Six gambling game painted signs.

Estimate

$300 - $500

3 Bids

Sold for

$240

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SHAW, Jonathan (1953 - ). "Shaw's Famous Tattoos" Hand-Painted Denim Jacket Panel. New York, ca. 1980s.

Lot 236

SHAW, Jonathan (1953 - ). "Shaw's Famous Tattoos" Hand-Painted Denim Jacket Panel. New York, ca. 1980s.

Estimate

$300 - $500

21 Bids

Sold for

$960

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Two Jonathan Shaw Graphite Flash Sketches, 1980

Lot 237

Two Jonathan Shaw Graphite Flash Sketches, 1980

Estimate

$400 - $600

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SHAW, Jonathan (1953 - ). Skull with lizard and bird tattoo flash sheet.

Lot 238

SHAW, Jonathan (1953 - ). Skull with lizard and bird tattoo flash sheet.

Estimate

$500 - $700

11 Bids

Sold for

$625

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SHAW, Jonathan (1953 - ). Grim Reaper and other tattoo designs flash sheet. 1982.

Lot 239

SHAW, Jonathan (1953 - ). Grim Reaper and other tattoo designs flash sheet. 1982.

Estimate

$600 - $900

6 Bids

Sold for

$780

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Eagle, Skull, and other tattoo designs flash by Jonathan Shaw. 1982.

Lot 240

Eagle, Skull, and other tattoo designs flash by Jonathan Shaw. 1982.

Estimate

$500 - $700

8 Bids

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