Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 90:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Six Autographed New York Yankees 8×10 Photographs Featuring Bernie Williams, Mike Mussina, and Dave Righetti
This collection consists of six autographed 8×10 inch color photograph prints featuring prominent New York Yankees players from various eras. The group includes three photographs signed by Bernie Williams: one solo portrait personalized To: Aimee, one solo action-portrait shot personalized To: Aimee / Best of Luck, and one dual-signed photograph featuring Bernie Williams and Gregg Jefferies of the New York Mets. Mike Mussina is featured in two signed Photo File licensed prints, one of which is personalized To Zachary, Best Wishes! while the other is an action-style print. A single solo portrait is signed by Dave Righetti. Authentication features include a PSA/DNA Certificate of Authenticity with Certification Number C 05948 and a matching tamper-evident sticker for the Dave Righetti photograph, which is also accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Names of Fame, Inc. The dual-signed Williams and Jefferies photograph is accompanied by its own Names of Fame, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity. Four of the photographs, including both solo Bernie Williams and both Mike Mussina items, bear official Major League Baseball authentication holograms. Signatures are executed in black and blue felt tip ink.
Dimensions: 8 x 10 inches per photograph.
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 excellent overall condition, characterized by vibrant color saturation and clear, bold signatures. Some items, specifically the Dave Righetti and one of the Bernie Williams photographs, exhibit very minor edge wear and light age-related toning, which is consistent with handled memorabilia and does not detract from the visual presentation.
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