Spring Premier Auction 2013
Wed, Apr 10, 2013 08:00PM EDT - Mon, Apr 29, 2013 12:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 873
GEORGE SISLER'S LOT OF (16) ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS INCL. CONLON PORTRAIT (SISLER FAMILY LOA)
Sold for
$1,108.80
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 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
A well-known portrait of Hall of Famer George Sisler taken by the legendary photographer Charles Martin Conlon headlines a nifty grouping of 16 first-generation Type-1 black-and-white photos of Sisler his sons and several ballplayers from his era. The Conlon image is an 8-by-10 (with "Charles M. Conlon Evening Telegram New York" stamping on the back) and presents well but has a couple of small creases and tears: there are 11 other 8-by-10's in the lot that are mostly in comparable condition (one is Poor) including two other "action" shots of Sisler; several of his son George Sisler Jr.; a marvelous shot of sons George Jr. and Dick with Hall of Famer Rabbit Maranville; and a spectacular image of Sisler demonstrating his batting grip to a comely young lady in a flapper outfit who just happens to be holding a catcher's mitt and a baseball. Many of the 8-by-10's have original back stamping from various newspapers or wire services and some have residue on the back from having been installed in an album. Four remaining photos - three (3) are 3 1/2-by-5 inches and one slightly smaller - show three nice Sisler images and the fourth with Browns owner Phil Ball Sisler and fellow National Slugger Ken Williams. Comes with a Letter of Authenticity from the Sisler Family.
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