Lot # 3: Significant c.1930 Bobby Jones Autographed Large-Scale Photograph

Category: Autographs

Starting Bid: $1,000.00

Bids: 11 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "2013 Summer Auction",
which ran from 8/21/2013 3:00 PM to
9/8/2013 3:30 AM



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).