Fist Collection (#3)

The lady boxer
Rawisyah Aditya

RavenHand
Marcel Egger

Boys fighting (coloured engraving)
5198803 Boys fighting (coloured engraving) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys fighting. Unidentified print.); © Look and Learn

La Resa dei Conti, 1912 (oil on panel)
823457 La Resa dei Conti, 1912 (oil on panel) by Torre, Giulio Del (1856-1932); 34x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Resa dei Conti. Giulio Del Torre (1856-1932). Oil on panel

Farmers, (gouache and charcoal on newsprint laid down on board)
988110 Farmers, (gouache and charcoal on newsprint laid down on board) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 54.5x40.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Farmers; Campesinos)

Jimmy Wilde, Welsh boxer (litho)
979339 Jimmy Wilde, Welsh boxer (litho) by Belcher, George (1875-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jimmy Wilde, Welsh boxer. Illustration from The Sketch, 11 June 1919.); © Look and Learn

Gothic mitten gauntlet, c. 1450 (steel)
490853 Gothic mitten gauntlet, c.1450 (steel) by Italian School, (15th century); 30.2x10.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance

Don Quixote - Sancho Panze alone was vexed
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. Sancho Panze alone was vexed, fretted himself to death

Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune) defeats Benkei in a game of sugoroku, c. 1825

Eboshi-ori, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Eboshi-ori, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Alberich, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Alberich, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896. Another drawing for Das Rheingold. It has the charm of a Japanese netsuke and reminds one of an earlier drawing

Flames and Fist
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Vessel in the Form of an Arm, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Vessel in the Form of an Arm, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Justice, c. 1939. Creator: John W Kelleher
Justice, c. 1939

Richard Humphreys, the Celebrated Boxer Who Never Was Conquered, 1788

Versailles, Le Parc, 1901/02. Creator: Eugene Atget
Versailles, Le Parc, 1901/02. A work made of albumen print

Vietnam tour jacket with Black Power embroidery, 1971-1972. Creator: Saha Union Group
Black jacket probably worn by an African-American soldier during the Vietnam war. The back features discolored white embroidery

Poster advertising Leon Trotskys autobiography My Life (1930)
1197726 Poster advertising Leon Trotskys autobiography My Life (1930), 1930 (colour litho) by Schwarz, Mommie (Samuel) (1876-1942); 88x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Schwarz)

The Declaration, 1885 (oil on canvas)
1195558 The Declaration, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Makovsky, Alexander Vladimirovich (1869-1924); 24x17.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

The Diversion, (oil on canvas)
651465 The Diversion, (oil on canvas) by Chocarne-Moreau, Paul Charles (1855-1931); 54.6x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Diversion. Paul Charles Chocarne-Moreau (1855-1931)

Early British barefist boxers, John Broughton (left) and George Stevenson fight in 1741
3960074 Early British barefist boxers, John Broughton (left) and George Stevenson fight in 1741: Broughton invented boxing glove (mezzotint) by Young

Etruscan boxers
LLM456899 Etruscan boxers by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan boxers. Illustration for Storia de Costume dei Popoli by Paolo Lorenzini (Nerbini)

Comic postcard, Woman and man diving into the sea, with the mans annoyed wife standing watching Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Rent collector hit by sailor Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl catches a flea and wonders what to do with it Date: 20th century

Comic birthday postcard, Two boys about to fight as girl watches Date: 20th century

Comic birthday postcard, Two boys about to fight Date: 20th century

Picture Postcard - Humour
A humorous write-away postcard allowed the sender to write a greeting or short note on the front of the postcard at a time when only the recipients address was permitted on the back of the postcard

Gothic mitten gauntlet for the right hand, c. 1490 (steel)
490929 Gothic mitten gauntlet for the right hand, c.1490 (steel) by European School, (15th century); 32x9.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Fisting out the Ball, a mounted postcard (colour litho)
NFM315453 Fisting out the Ball, a mounted postcard (colour litho) by English School; National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English, out of copyright

Johnnys Fight with Cherry, from Drums by James W. Boyd (1888-1944), pub
STC311049 Johnnys Fight with Cherry, from Drums by James W. Boyd (1888-1944), pub. 1927 (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Study of St. John the Evangelist and two studies of fists (black and red chalk)
AII80189 Study of St. John the Evangelist and two studies of fists (black and red chalk) by Pontormo, Jacopo (1494-1557); Gabinetto dei Disegni e Stampe, Galleria Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Kept In (oil on canvas)
DRB128832 Kept In (oil on canvas) by Burr, John (1831-93); The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh, Scotland; English, out of copyright

Pick a Hand, 1889 (oil on canvas)
822672 Pick a Hand, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Witkowski, Karl (1860-1910); 66.2x50.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pick a Hand. Karl Witkowski (1860-1910). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1889

Get up and Bar the Door (oil on canvas)
DRB128822 Get up and Bar the Door (oil on canvas) by Fraser, Alexander Snr (1786-1865); The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh, Scotland; Scottish, out of copyright

Bob Travers
BON85440 Bob Travers by Clark, A. (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Tom Molineaux versus Tom Cribb, 28th September, 1811 at Thistleton
PNP379184 Tom Molineaux versus Tom Cribb, 28th September, 1811 at Thistleton, England (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Cribb, Champion of England, from the painting by De Wild, 1811 (engraving)
2562177 Thomas Cribb, Champion of England, from the painting by De Wild, 1811 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Cribb (1781 - 1848)

Tancy Lee, Scottish boxer
Tancy Lee (1882-1941), flyweight Scottish boxer. Date: circa 1900s

Tom McCormick, Irish-born English boxer
Tom McCormick (1890-1916), Irish-born welterweight English boxer. Date: circa 1910s

Sid Smith, English boxer
Sid Smith (1889-1948), English flyweight boxer. Date: circa 1900s

Jack Palmer, English boxer
Jack Palmer (Jack Liddell, 1879-1928), English middleweight boxer. Date: circa 1900s

Jack Burke, Irish-born English boxer
Jack Burke (1861-1897), nicknamed The Irish Lad, Irish-born English middleweight boxer. Date: circa 1890s

Jem Smith, English boxer
Jem Smith (1863-1931), English heavyweight boxer. Date: circa 1900s

Solly (Solomon) Smith, American boxer
Solly (Solomon) Smith (1871-1933), American featherweight boxer. Date: circa 1900s

Harry Ware, English boxer
Harry Ware (1875-19??), English bantamweight boxer. Date: circa 1900s

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"Fists of Power: A Symbol of Strength and Solidarity" In the midst of the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made a bold statement during the medal ceremonies. With clenched fists raised high in the air, they showed the Black Power salute, demanding racial equality and justice. Australian Peter Norman stood beside them wearing an OPHR badge, showing his solidarity with their cause. Fast forward to 1964 when The Beatles visited boxer Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) at his training camp in Miami Beach. In a playful moment captured on camera, The Fab Four clowned around with Clay before his heavyweight championship fight against Sonny Liston. Across continents and time periods, fists have been used as powerful symbols. In North Korea's Wonsan City, a propaganda poster highlights a clenched fist representing unity and strength. Similarly, the Royal Armoured Corps badge showcases a fist symbolizing courage and determination. The world of sports has also witnessed iconic moments involving fists. From the historic Battle Between Cribb and Molineaux in 1811 to modern-day wrestling matches featuring legends like Big Daddy and Martin Ruane, these athletes showcased their physical prowess through their mighty punches. Fists have even found their way into popular culture. A man sporting dollar sign rings in a New York City jewelry shop exemplifies how this gesture can represent wealth or materialism. Looking back at boxing history reveals legendary figures like John L. Sullivan who dominated the sport with his formidable fists during America's Gilded Age. Even computer artwork captures the intensity behind a clenched fist - its power frozen in time for all to see. Lastly, North Korea's stamp poster proudly displays yet another representation of unity through clenched fists - reminding us that this symbol transcends borders. Whether it be fighting for social justice or showcasing athletic prowess, these various instances remind us that sometimes actions speak louder than words.