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THBSHAW, Jonathan (1953 - ). "Shaw's Famous Tattoos" Hand-Painted Denim Jacket Panel. New York, ca. 1980s.
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About Auction
LiveApr 9, 2026
“Jonathan Shaw is the great nightmare anti-hero of the new age.” — Iggy Pop.
This auction features tattoo flash by legends of the form, along with art and counter-cultural gems from the acclaimed personal collection of Jonathan Shaw.
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- Lot Description
SHAW, Jonathan (1953 - ). "Shaw's Famous Tattoos" Hand-Painted Denim Jacket Panel. New York, ca. 1980s. A Levi's denim jacket (cut-out back only) with a hand-painted design for Shaw's Famous Tattoos, NYC.
An attractive relic of Shaw's tattoo shop, Fun City Tattoo, the oldest tattoo shop in New York.
22 x 21".
- Provenance
Collection of Jonathan Shaw.
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