The Ricky Jay Collection Part III
Sat, Aug 17, 2024 12:00PM EDT
Lot 84
BRIGHT, Edward (1721 – 50). Mr. Edward Bright late of Maldo...
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
BRIGHT, Edward (1721 ? 50). Mr. Edward Bright late of Maldon in the County of Essex Aged 29 Years. [England]: Carrington Bowles, [ca. 1751]. Satirical etching bearing an engraved portrait of Bright, known as the ?fat man of Maldon,? and captioned below. Multiple wagers famously took place based on the speculation of how many men could fit inside various articles of clothing belonging to Bright, purported to be the ?fattest man in England? at the time of his death. Trimmed to 13 ? x 9 ??. Small losses to bottom edge affecting text, toning. See?Jay?s Journal of Anomalies, V1 N2.
