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Auction archive: Lot number 2173

Baseball signed by Babe Ruth and others involved in the film The Pride of the Yankees

Estimate
US$35,000 - US$50,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Auction archive: Lot number 2173

Baseball signed by Babe Ruth and others involved in the film The Pride of the Yankees

Estimate
US$35,000 - US$50,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Beschreibung:

[BASEBALL] BASEBALL SIGNED BY BABE RUTH AND OTHERS INVOLVED IN THE FILM THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES Spalding National League baseball signed by a number of people involved with the film The Pride of the Yankees; lightly soiled overall, some signatures rubbed and faded, a couple of scuffs, including one below Ruth's signature. Mounted on an ink blotter marked The Pride of the Yankees | Compliments of Christy Walsh." Frank Cory was a Hollywood studio guard in the 1920s to 1940s who became friendly with Gary Cooper. Cooper starred as Lou Gehrig in the 1942 film The Pride of the Yankees, and arranged for others involved in the film to join him in signing this ball for Cory. Gehrig's widow inscribed the ball "with appreciation Eleanor Gehrig." It is also signed by Babe Ruth and Bill Dickey, two of Gehrig's teammates who played themselves in the movie; Babe Herman, a left-handed major-leaguer who doubled in some scenes for the right-handed Cooper; co-star Walter Brennan; director Sam Wood; and producer Sam Goldwyn. Christy Walsh was babe Ruth's agent. Condition ReportSpalding National League baseball signed by a number of people involved with the film The Pride of the Yankees; lightly soiled overall, some signatures rubbed and faded, a couple of scuffs, including one below Ruth's signature. Mounted on an ink blotter marked The Pride of the Yankees | Compliments of Christy Walsh." In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Auction archive: Lot number 2173
Auction:
Datum:
27 Jan 2020
Auction house:
Sotheby's
New York
Beschreibung:

[BASEBALL] BASEBALL SIGNED BY BABE RUTH AND OTHERS INVOLVED IN THE FILM THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES Spalding National League baseball signed by a number of people involved with the film The Pride of the Yankees; lightly soiled overall, some signatures rubbed and faded, a couple of scuffs, including one below Ruth's signature. Mounted on an ink blotter marked The Pride of the Yankees | Compliments of Christy Walsh." Frank Cory was a Hollywood studio guard in the 1920s to 1940s who became friendly with Gary Cooper. Cooper starred as Lou Gehrig in the 1942 film The Pride of the Yankees, and arranged for others involved in the film to join him in signing this ball for Cory. Gehrig's widow inscribed the ball "with appreciation Eleanor Gehrig." It is also signed by Babe Ruth and Bill Dickey, two of Gehrig's teammates who played themselves in the movie; Babe Herman, a left-handed major-leaguer who doubled in some scenes for the right-handed Cooper; co-star Walter Brennan; director Sam Wood; and producer Sam Goldwyn. Christy Walsh was babe Ruth's agent. Condition ReportSpalding National League baseball signed by a number of people involved with the film The Pride of the Yankees; lightly soiled overall, some signatures rubbed and faded, a couple of scuffs, including one below Ruth's signature. Mounted on an ink blotter marked The Pride of the Yankees | Compliments of Christy Walsh." In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Auction archive: Lot number 2173
Auction:
Datum:
27 Jan 2020
Auction house:
Sotheby's
New York
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