Ben Hogan
Significant Bobby Jones Autographed
Large Scale Photo
HOWARD SCHICKLER COLLECTION OF VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS
A piece this significant merits a
bold declaration – this far and away the finest Bobby Jones autographed photo
that we have ever offered for sale, and ranks among the greatest in the hobby.
The offered example is an original
circa 1930 oversized vintage gelatin silver print of Bobby Jones that measures
an impressive 13 1/8 x 11 1/4”. Oversized signed Bobby Jones photos have
always brought a premium in the hobby - often selling for up to 10x the price of
a smaller comparable photo. Our search of auction databases reveals only 3
similar oversized signed Bobby Jones photos that have sold in the past decade:
October 2006, Heritage Auctions: $13,145 (10x13 inches)
October 2007, Heritage Auctions: $10,157 (10x13 inches)
August 2011, Heritage Auctions: $11,352 (10x14 inches, (viewable Image)
Bobby Jones’ autograph is signed and inscribed in fountain pen and rates a solid
8.5 to 9 out of 10. The photo has been archivally matted in an 8-ply acid-free
matte and professionally framed.
Condition: Print and frame in fine condition. Autograph in fine condition,
rating approximately an 8.5 to 9 out of 10.
The offered photograph is being consigned by the Howard Schickler Collection of
Vintage Golf Photographs.
Letter of Authenticity from Golf
Photography Expert Howard Schickler, Mastersworks Golf.
Letter of
Authenticity from Green Jacket Auctions (GJA).