2023 FALL PREMIER AUCTION
Wed, Nov 15, 2023 09:00PM EST - Sun, Dec 3, 2023 09:51AM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 360
C. 1909-10 Christy Mathewson N.Y. Giants Original Photograph (Rare Batting Image!) from Brown Brothers Collection PSA/DNA Type 1
Sold for
$3,944.40
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
This ancient original photograph is an extremely rare shot of Hall of Fame hurler Christy Mathewson taking his hacks at the plate. Wearing his striking New York Giants home white uni, Matty watches one sail by with the hallowed Polo Grounds providing the perfect backdrop.
The timing, quality and clarity are on point, and it's no wonder such professional photography was done by the Brown Brothers, America's first stock photo agency formed in New York City in 1904 by Arthur and Charles Brown. Multiple Brown Brothers stamps and notations appear on the reverse. Aside from very minor chipping along the top edge, there are no condition issues to speak of. We've never seen an image of Matty batting before, so this is a great opportunity for photo collectors to capitalize.
DATE/YEAR/ERA: 1909-10
GENERATION: First (original negative)
PHOTOGRAPHER/ISSUER: Brown Brothers
CAPTIONED: No
DIMS: 4.5” x 6.5"
CONDITION: NM
Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Type 1
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