COL TODD TATTOO LEGEND - LARGE VINTAGE ORIGINAL CHOLO STYLE TATTOO FLASH SHEET

Description

This rare signed original "Cholo style" flash sheet by the late, great COL. WILLIAM TODD was given to world famous tattooist Jonathan Shaw by Col. Todd at the
legendary
Bert Grimm tattoo studio on the Long Beach Pike.
COL TODD, a longtime partner and best friend to the great Bob Shaw, and a contemporary of Sailor Jerry Collins and many other legendary tattoo artists, was another of the
greatest and
most prolific legends in modern tattoo history.
Col Todd's clean, distinctive tattoo flash painting style has served as an inspiration to generations of world-class tattooists. This piece with its crisp line work is in pristine condition and looks as if it was painted yesterday -
despite being near half a century old
.
Painted in the early 80s,
this one-of-a-kind original flash sheet by one of tattoo history's most important pioneers comes from the collection of world famous tattoo artist, Jonathan Shaw. It is part of the renowned archives of classic tattoo artwork featured in Shaw's ongoing book series Vintage Tattoo Flash published on Powerhouse Books.
It measures 15" x 20" and comes with a hand-written Certificate of Authenticity from Shaw upon request.
Signed copies of Jonathan Shaw's VINTAGE TATTOO FLASH books can be ordered here:
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NOTE: Original antique tattoo flash sheets like the one shown here have been increasing in value at an extraordinary rate over the last decade. And with the growing interest in tattoo art in the mainstream art world, there is no end in sight - making this a very solid investment for the forward-thinking collector. Bottom line: there's only so much of this kind of priceless artwork in existence - and they ain't making no more! Soon enough they will all be unobtainable and sitting in museums.
This beautiful original vintage tattoo flash sheet is a one-of-a-kind example of classic American tattoo art.
Feel free to make an offer.
You can read more about Col. Todd in an intimate interview with Jonathan Shaw online
All reasonable offers will be considered and promptly responded to. Thank you!