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357 - ANDRE ESPARRAGUERRA (1904–1963?)
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Estimate €500 - €600
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ANDRE ESPARRAGUERRA (1904–1963?) Portraits of Boxers in Marseille, c. 1935–1948 André Esparraguerra, referee for the and an international referee, nicknamed ‘The Caesar of Boxing’ and ‘The Prince of Referees’, helped to preserve boxing’s heritage by establishing a veritable boxing museum, housing films of major bouts and photographic documentation dating back to the First World War. 10 period silver gelatine prints: the Marcel Cerdan versus Cadot in May 1939 (3), officials and referees, André and Ray Fomechon, champions in 1943 and 1948, Gaston Chaix (lightweight), Henry Maccio, officials and referees from the Southern , the Moroccan Dery in 1946, Primo Rubio, Tringa… Included is a booklet entitled ‘A Year of Boxing in Provence, 1945’ by L. Vivaldi. Various formats
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About the sale Paul BENARROCHE Collection and others | Old and modern photographs | Part II
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Auction time 10/23/2026 at 2:00 PM
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