Spring Premier Auction 2013
Wed, Apr 10, 2013 08:00PM EDT - Mon, Apr 29, 2013 12:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 773
BRET SABERHAGEN'S BABE RUTH COMMEMORATIVE HALL OF FAME INDUCTION LIMITED EDITION (104/550) BUST (SABERHAGEN LOA)
Sold for
$1,626
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 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
From Bret Saberhagen's personal collection comes this 17-inch high near-lifesize bronze bust of Babe Ruth by acclaimed artist and sculptor Palmer Murphy. Murphy's work is well known within the sports memorabilia hobby including producing a number of different busts and even some of the "modern" Hartland statues but these spectacular bronze pieces issued by the Hall of Fame remain among his most notable entries in the sports field. The 15-inch bronze likeness of Ruth was part of a series - limited to 550 pieces - that also featured Lou Gehrig and Jackie Robinson. It sits atop a 12-by-10-inch wooden oval base that has a 7 1/2-inch metal nameplate at the front with "George Herman 'Babe' Ruth Inducted June 12 1939" and is flanked by the iconic Yankees NY logo and the HOF logo as well. The statue is numbered 104/550. The entire piece appears to be in essentially as-issued and problem-free condition revealing only the tiniest almost imperceptible nicks along the edge of the wood base and which are visible only upon the most careful examination. Comes with a Letter of Authenticity from Bret Saberhagen.
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