Date(s)
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Street Address
Potter & Potter Auctions
5001 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
Potter & Potter Auctions is pleased to announce a landmark auction of tattoo art and memorabilia. This sale celebrates both the rich history of early-twentieth century tattooing and the life and legacy of legendary tattooer and underground cultural luminary Jonathan Shaw.
“Jonathan Shaw is the great nightmare anti-hero of the new age.” — Iggy Pop. This auction features tattoo flash by legends of the form, along with art and countercultural gems from the acclaimed personal collection of Jonathan Shaw.
41.938428014268, -87.7522316
Scab Vendor: Rare Tattoo Flash & Underground Art from the Collection of Jonathan Shaw
Event Times
10am CDT






![Origen of Alexandria (c. 185–253) Homilia in Genesim, Homiliae in Exodum, in Latin, translation by Rufinus, decorated manuscript on parchment [Austria, Lambach Abbey? c. 1150–1175]. Estimate: $150,000-$200,000.](/sites/default/files/styles/category_card/public/media-images/2026-06/origen.jpeg?itok=0V_4_Lt2)



