Lot # 40: Circa 1897 Old Tom Morris Photograph

Category: Photographs

Starting Bid: $400.00

Bids: 12 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Spring 2018 Auction",
which ran from 3/22/2018 3:00 PM to
4/7/2018 8:00 PM



Offered here is an original circa 1897 photographic print of Old Tom Morris. This iconic "Bunker Photo" of Old Tom was taken by photographer James Patrick of Edinburgh. The photo is usually attributed to 1897, though some claim it was taken for Old Tom's 75th birthday in June 1896. Either way, it is quite possibly the most iconic image of Old Tom Morris that exists (a much lesser grade example sold in our Summer 2011 Auction, Lot 290, Final Price: $2,190). This photographic print was produced by George Stewart & Co. of Edinburgh. Measures 12" x 16 1/2", framed to overall size of 21" x 25". Several creases but the color and contrast are remarkable for the 120+ year old piece, making it one of the higher grades we have seen.