An antique Russian post card with a black and white photograph, depicting a studio wrestling scene with two sportsmen, George Lurikh and Cyclops Benkovsky. Georg Lurikh, 1876 to 1920, a Russian circus performer, professional wrestler and promoter. Two time world champion in French wrestling. Popularizer of sports. One of the pioneers of Russian sports journalism. Cyclops Benkovsky, a master of athletic tricks. Circa: early 20th century. Titled, lower to the center. Marked, lower right. The photograph not only captures the intensity and physicality of the sport but also serves as a striking piece of early 20th century Russian photographic art. Matted. Antique Russian and European Portrait Photos And Sport Memorabilia For Collectors.