Scab Vendor: Rare Tattoo Flash and Underground Art from the Collection of Jonathan Shaw
Thu, Apr 9, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 7
“As You Are I Was, As I am You Will Be” - Fourteen Designs by Bert Grimm
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Sold for
$4,080
Sold Price includes BP
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Hand-painted tattoo flash sheet with hand colored borders by Bert Grimm (born Edward Cecil Reardon, 1900-1985). U.S, ca. 1940s. Unsigned. Commonly referred to as “the grandfather of old school Tattooing,” designs such as “Cool Stud” and “Nightmare” show Grimm’s classic, sometimes cartoon inspired designs. Pricing taped next to designs, gold start taped by Donald Duck design.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 14.00
Width: 11.00
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The Jonathan Shaw Collection
