Summer Premier Auction 2014
Wed, Aug 6, 2014 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Aug 24, 2014 11:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 6
1906 POEM "TO CAPTAIN FRANK CHANCE" WITH HAND DRAWN PORTRAIT AND ARTISTIC EMBELLISHMENTS (HELMS/LA 84 COLLECTION)
Sold for
$1,892.40
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
Beautiful piece sent to Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Chance containing a nice poem entitled "How Frank Chance Played First base" as well as a large very detailed portrait image of the Cub leader. Artist/poet states at bottom that the poem was modeled after one by C. S. Chapman titled "How Bateese played the violin". Dated Chicago 1906" at the lower right corner. Artist/poet has signed at the bottom "P. Kinchelor Baker". Pair of tears at lower sides 2" on the right and about 2 1/2" on the left. As piece has been glued to a larger board there is no danger of tears spreading or bending up. Around all four edges in the border and not touching the poem glue residue is present from a time when the poem was glued in a vintage frame. Piece measures 16 1/2" by 21 1/2". Framing will eliminate all the problems with the edges. A very eye catching display piece.
Includes a Letter of Provenance from the Helms Athletic Foundation/LA84 Collection
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