Winter Auction 2021 Ending March 6-7
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/7/2021
The legendary martial arts star Bruce Lee, the star of Fist of Fury, Way of the Dragon, Big Boss, and more, was a big influence on the surge of the popularity of martial arts during the 1960’s and 1970’s. Lee tragically passed away at the age of 32, on July 20th, 1973. Lee is captured here in this stunning 7 3/8 x 8 x 3/8-inch black and white photograph from his final completed film “Enter the Dragon” released by Warner Bros. in 1973 a month after Lee’s death. This photo shows Lee from the waist up in a ready defense position looking off camera. The photo is in excellent condition with numerous stampings and paper stock affixed to the back. THIS IS ONE OF HIS MOST FAMOUS AND KNOWN IMAGES USED AROUND THE WORLD, SADLY DUE TO HIS UNTIMELY DEATH ALSO ONE OF HIS LAST. BELOW ARE SOME OF THE IMAGES USED. This photo has been encapsulated by PSA (84259454), who have designated this a Type I photograph and have provided a corresponding LOA.