Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 261:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Five Autographed Professional Golfer Promotional Photographs
This lot consists of five hand-signed promotional photographs of professional golfers. Four of the items are official IMG (International Management Group) agency promotional prints, featuring white borders with printed player names and contact information. One photograph is a full-bleed color print without agency branding. Each item is signed in felt-tip marker.
The collection includes the following:
1. Ben Curtis: A color photograph depicting Curtis holding the Booz Allen Classic trophy, wearing a Washington Redskins themed polo shirt and visor. Signed in black marker. The bottom border includes the IMG logo and Cleveland, Ohio contact information with production code CA070706.
2. Luke Donald: An action shot of Donald mid-swing, wearing a blue striped polo. Signed in black marker. The bottom border includes the IMG logo and Cleveland, Ohio contact information with production code CA010808.
3. K.J. Choi: An action shot of Choi mid-swing, wearing a blue polo and white visor. Signed in black marker. The bottom border includes the IMG logo and Cleveland, Ohio contact information with production code CA0318051.
4. Fredrik Jacobson: A portrait of Jacobson smiling while holding a putter, wearing a light blue sweater vest. Signed in black marker. The bottom border includes the IMG logo and Cleveland, Ohio contact information with production code CA031405.
5. Bernhard Langer: Attributed to Bernhard Langer based on visual identification and signature style. A full-bleed photograph showing the golfer crouched on a green reading a putt, wearing an Adams Golf visor and light blue polo. Signed in dark marker across the center.
The IMG promotional photos contain printed address text for 1360 East Ninth Street, Suite 100, Cleveland, OH 44114-1782, along with the agency website www.imgworld.com. No third-party authentication or certificates of authenticity are present.
Approximate dimensions: 8 x 10 inches.
Provenance / Authentication Note: This item originates from a single-owner collection assembled by a dedicated sports fan (with a strong focus on Notre Dame and New York Yankees memorabilia). The collector actively pursued autographs over many years through in-person events, including games, autograph shows, and visits to National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum during player events, as well as through direct mail requests to athletes and celebrities. The collection included supporting material such as handwritten correspondence sent to athletes (in some cases with payment enclosed), along with photographs of the collector with various signers. A portion of this same collection was featured in our March 21st auction, where multiple items were authenticated by James Spence Authentication (JSA). In regards to any items with signature(s): While this specific item(s) may not be individually submitted for third-party authentication, it originates from the same collection and shows consistency with previously authenticated pieces. As with many large autograph collections, there may be a small number of facsimile or clubhouse-style signatures present, but for the most part we have seen AUTHENTIC SIGNATURES within the collection. Based on the overall provenance and our review, we maintain a strong level of confidence in the authenticity of most items. Bidders are encouraged to review all photos carefully and bid according to their own level of comfort. No additional authentication documentation is included unless visible within the lot photos. Please reach out with any questions.
Condition report:
The photographs are in good overall condition. There is minor evidence of handling wear consistent with age, including faint surface scuffs visible under direct light and light softening at some corners. The signatures remain bold and vibrant with no significant fading. The Fredrik Jacobson photo shows a very minor crease in the upper left corner.
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