Lot 92 - Bruce Lees Jeet Kune Do Center-line Theory Drawing

Sold Stock #157006 | Sold Jul 10 2023

BRUCE LEE

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Lot #92 - Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do Center-line Theory Drawing

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Bidding for this lot will end on Wednesday, June 28th. The auction will begin at 8:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, June 29th or Friday, June 30th.

A center-line theory drawing by acclaimed martial artist Bruce Lee, created during the development of his revolutionary martial arts philosophy, Jeet Kune Do, or "The Way of the Intercepting Fist". This rare hand-drawn illustration delineates Lee's explanation of the center-line theory, which propounds that a fighter should try to control an opponent's center line.

The drawing is rendered in blue and red ink on a single sheet of paper, exhibited within a clear plastic cover. It displays different hand and body positions to correctly parry an opponent's attacks. It also features several annotations in Lee's distinctive flowing handwriting, including "Parries - energy toward opponent, rather than away".

This lot is accompanied by a letter of authenticity detailing its history and expanding upon center-line theory. The paper on which the drawing is rendered has yellowed with age. Dimensions: 11.5" x 9" x 0.25" (29 cm x 23 cm x 0.5 cm)

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Estimate: $5,000 - 10,000

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Size

Item size: 11.42" × 9.06" × 0.2" (29.01cm × 23.01cm × 0.51cm)

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity

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