Weird Tales! UFOs, Curiosities and Tattoos
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 11:00AM EDT
![[TATTOO]. "Star D" Framed Naval Portrait Negative. U.S., c. 1940s.](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/xl/3873/38734382.jpeg?t=1WXxec)
Lot 220
[TATTOO]. "Star D" Framed Naval Portrait Negative. U.S., c. 1940s.
Estimate: $80 - $120
Sold for
$120
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $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 |
[TATTOO]. "Star D" Framed Naval Portrait Negative. U.S., c. 1940s. Miniature tin frame housing a transparency slide of a shirtless gentleman showcasing his tattoos of traditional iconography, including sparrows, a naval ship central to his chest, and a humorous "stinky" skunk tattoo on the stomach. Tin frame with star and "Star D" reliefs to the lower margin. 2 3/4 x 2 3/4".
Condition
Surface scratches and abrasions to frame. Yellowing to slide.
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