Ink Drawing on Board of Boxers, c. 1920s, Signed G. Giardenella (Some Damage) handmade pincushion There isn’t much known about

There isn’t much known about the Virginia-born artist’s personal life

or just setting somewhere to be enjoyed

Signed on the underside but with the name unreadable

and this old one is the real deal and about my favorite I've seen

Wonderfully worn

Ink Drawing on Board of Boxers, c. 1920s, Signed G. Giardenella (Some Damage) handmade pincushion There isn’t much known aboutI haven't turned up anything of the artist who did this (based on my reading of the signature, G. Giardanella) but I know I have seen a related piece by this same artist elsewhere in person. In any case, while there is some cracking creasing to the board (see detail photos) along the top of the drawing (more visible in some lighting that others), I think it's a really great drawing portraying a boxing match that feels very intimate and sensual. (And