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Wilkin after Beechey - 1796 Stipple Engraving, Children Relieving a Beggar Boy
By Charles Wilkin
Located in Corsham, GB
, and publisher information in plate to the lower edge, along with the lines: 'Here poor Boy without a
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18th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

1980's Sonia Rykiel France Evening Wear Lightweight Silk Velvet Lame Duster
By Sonya Rykiel
Located in Tustin, CA
poor boy sweater in the 1960s, when she could not find a sweater that fit her.
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1980s French Single-Breasted Jackets

Antique Bronze Sculpture By Henri Godet (1863 - 1937), Paris, 1910s
By Henri Godet
Located in Greven, DE
tattered clothes with holes and is barefoot as a poor boy used to look on the streets of the former Paris
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Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Iconic 1971 Large Original Framed Poster 'Bullfighting Alacete, Spain'
Located in Pewsey, GB
ring from his seat in the stands—he is every Spaniard’s dream of the poor boy who made good. He owns
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Untitled: Rearview Of a Seated Nude
By Henry Varnum Poor
Located in New York, NY
born in Chapman, Kansas in 1888. As a boy, Poor showed an aptitude for drawing and strong interest in
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Mid-20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pen

" THE LAST DROP " Charles Schreyvogel (1861-1912) BRONZE SCULPTURE 1903 WESTERN
Located in San Antonio, TX
and died in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1912. A poor boy on the east side of New York City, Schreyvogel
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Early 1900s Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hyacinths, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By Daniel Clarke
Located in Yardley, PA
walk; poor slain boy, is that a way to show gratitude to the gods? White with colored hearts, the
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Nassau County Museum of Art (Sculpture/Jim Dine/Pinocchio) Poster (Signed)
By Jim Dine
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
book concludes with Dine dedicating his work to the adventurous wooden boy: “His poor burned feet, his
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Permanent Marker, Offset, Lithograph

Pinocchio (Framed Pop Art Screen Print by Jim Dine)
By Jim Dine
Located in Hudson, NY
wooden boy.... His poor burned feet, his misguided judgment, his vanity about his large nose, his
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Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Hand Painted French Short Sleeve Ribbed "Poor Boy" Sweater 70's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fabulous ribbed "poor boy" sweater made in France, 1970's. It has a hand painted argyle/geometric
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1970s French Sweaters

Jose Montanes Original Oil Painting On Board Signed Boy Child Portrait Artwork
Located in Bloomington, MN
modern cubism master, Jose Montanes. Jose Montanes (1918- 1998): Montanes childhood as a poor boy is a
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20th Century Cubist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Sonia Rykiel Vintage Pink Striped 1980s Knit Sweater Top w Logo Emblem
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Portland, OR
sleeves. That is how the prototype for the famous Sonia Rykiel "Poor boy sweater" was born. This sweater
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1980s Italian Pullovers

Jose Montanes Original Oil Painting on Canvas Carnival Portrait Signed Artwork
Located in Bloomington, MN
(1918- 1998): Montanes childhood as a poor boy is a popular theme of his works, that no matter how bad
Category

20th Century Cubist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jose Montanes Original Painting Oil On Board Signed Child Girl Portrait Artwork
Located in Bloomington, MN
master, Jose Montanes. Jose Montanes (1918- 1998): Montanes childhood as a poor boy is a popular theme
Category

20th Century Cubist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Jose Montanes Original Painting Oil on Canvas Signed Child Portrait Cubism Art
Located in Bloomington, MN
. Jose Montanes (1918- 1998): Montanes childhood as a poor boy is a popular theme of his works, that no
Category

20th Century Cubist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Unframed Poster, 1971
Located in London, GB
). A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of
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20th Century American Posters

Materials

Paper

Jean Patou "Poor Boy Sweater"dress
By Jean Patou
Located in New York, NY
Navy blue wool knit short sleeve ribbed poor boy sweater top and ivory wool dropped waist dress
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1960s French Day Dresses

Courreges Poor Boy Sweater and Skirt
Located in New Hope, PA
"poor boy" sweater is ribbed for a super snug fit. It has a turtleneck, long sleeves and the Courreges
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1960s French Pullovers

Yves Saint Laurent "PoorBoy" Sweater
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New Hope, PA
Poor Boy style ribbed neckline, arm holes and bottom of the sweater are knit in a dark chocolate brown
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1960s French Sweater Vests

GIORGIO ARMANI Coat BEAD Encrusted Cashmere Lined 4
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
jeans with a poor boy tee. Due to the extensive bead work the jacket has weight. SIZE 38 USA SIZE
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Late 20th Century Italian Opera Coats

A Poor Roman Boy By Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann 1819-1881 Polish-Danish A Poor Roman Boy Signed and dated “Elisabeth
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19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1070's Yves Saint Laurent "Poor Boy" Sweater
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New Hope, PA
A gorgeous range of colors is used for this snug little poor boy sweater from YSL. The neckline
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1970s French Pullovers

Vintage Courreges navy blue knit double pocket poor boy sweater 1970s
By André Courrèges
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Courreges navy blue knit double pocket poor boy sweater 1970s...Flat knit sweater with
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1970s French Pullovers

Yves Saint Laurent "PoorBoy" Sweater
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New Hope, PA
Laurent Poor Boy sweater from the late 1960's. The turtleneck, sleeves and hem of the sweater are ribbed
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1960s French Pullovers

Sonia Rykiel Cashmere Coat Black Double Breasted Long Trench Style Sz 38 Vintage
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
. She created the Poor Boy Sweater, which was featured on the cover of French Elle magazine. Her
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1990s French Coats

The Rising Sun (Lone man by 700 Burgundy in New Orleans at gay bar, Rawhide)
By Frederick Mershimer
Located in New Orleans, LA
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy And me, oh God, I'm a one." This image is illustrated as
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

The Rising Sun (Lone man by 700 Burgundy in New Orleans at gay bar, Rawhide)
By Frederick Mershimer
Located in New Orleans, LA
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy And me, oh God, I'm a one." This image is illustrated as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

The Rising Sun (Lone man by 700 Burgundy in New Orleans at gay bar, Rawhide)
By Frederick Mershimer
Located in New Orleans, LA
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy And me, oh God, I'm a one." This image is illustrated as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

HERMES 'Poor Boy'
By Hermès
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A charming 'poor boy' from Hermes. Fine silk striped knit item pulls over head with matching collar.
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1980s Italian Shirts

Poor Boy Says Some Crazy Things on Round Sign
Located in New York, NY
statement. Who is the Poor Boy? Why would one mistake ashtrays, silverware or brick-a-brack as medicine. Why
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Contemporary Art

Materials

Metal

'Poorboy' Rib, Hand Painted French Silk 2 pc Top/Skirt 1960's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
done in the 60's and 70's. This French ribbed 'poor boy' sweater and skirt [soft dress]is
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Skirt Suits

Royal Dux Porcelain Figure of a Boy Herding Cattle
By Royal Dux
Located in Antrim, GB
: 1910’s The Figure Is Of A Young Boy Wearing Poor Country Clothes & Bare Footed Herding A Cow & A
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20th Century Czech Edwardian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

English Good Intent Two Sided Pub Sign
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Englishman drops a coin in the hat of poor young boy in the marketplace with " Good Intent". But
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Antique 19th Century English Signs

Materials

Wood

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How Much is a Poor Boy?

The average selling price for a poor boy we offer is $1,695, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $148,000 for the highest priced.