Sports meet art, with this fabulous collection of (16) signed art prints and photographs. Most of these oversized pieces are single-signed by baseball Hall of Famers and stars, though a couple are signed by football Hall of Famers, and a couple are multi-signed. All are crisp, clean and attractive, though some show light to moderate corner/perimeter wear. Many are limited-edition prints that are also signed by the artists. Signature quality is first rate, ranging (“8” to “10”), and the total number of autographs is (25). With Joe DiMaggio, Willie Mays, and Mike Schmidt serving as headliners, this one knocks it out of the park. Auction LOA from James Spence/JSA, unless noted.
Featured are:
Joe DiMaggio (3) identical 19x25 photo posters with memorabilia from the Barry Halper collection, signed in gold by DiMaggio and photographer David M. Spindel;
Willie Mays on the back of a 12x20 "A Salute to Babe Ruth" poster with artwork by LeRoy Neiman;
Mike Schmidt 22x28 limited-edition 1994 art print numbered “169/548”, commemorating career home run #169, also signed by artist Frank Stapleton;
“Yogi” Berra limited edition art print numbered “82/350” in 16x20 matting, also signed by artist Gerry Dvorak;
Cal Ripken Jr. 27x22 limited-edition 1995 art print numbered “PP 191/213”, also signed by artist James Fiorentino;
Lawrence Taylor 24x18 limited-edition art print numbered “278/500”, also signed by artist Garrett W. Giles;
Art Monk 24x18 limited-edition art print numbered “1127/1178”, also signed by artist Garrett W. Giles;
Don Mattingly 18x24 limited-edition 1996 art print numbered “348/500”, also signed by artist James Fiorentino;
Don Mattingly (2) different 16x20 photographs, one with PSA/DNA basic cert/sticker;
David Justice 1992 WB Bugs Bunny in Brooklyn Dodgers 8-1/2 x 11” animation sericel;
Juan Gonzalez 19x26 limited-edition art print numbered “7/700”, also signed by artist M. Campbell;
Negro League Legends multi-signed 19-1/2 x 15-1/2” limited-edition art print numbered “A/P 65/375”, with (6) autographs: Lester Lockett, “Double Duty” Radcliffe, “Buck” O’Neil, Josh Johnson, “Casey” Jones, Bobby Robinson, also signed by artist R. Michael Armstrong;
Brooklyn Dodgers multi-signed 16x15 Ebbets Field art print, with (5) pitcher autographs: Carl Erskine, Clem Labine, Johnny Podres, Don Newcombe, Roger Craig.
The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot. Opening Bid $300.