Back Lot Number: 819  
     

Lot 819
 
Description: Rare Roy Campanella original illustration by Willard Mullin. Significant illustrative by one of the most lauded sports artists of the era featuring a smiling Roy Campanella holding bats with a superimposed image of the Brooklyn Bum at bottom left. Measures an impressive 18"x22" framed with small period telegram at bottom asking "Mr. Spink" to keep the drawing clean as it was to be given to Roy at the Sportwriters dinner. Signed by Mullin at left with a few original artist proof notations in the margin. Fantastic display piece with import regarding its' provenance and subject matter. Includes letter of provenance from the Campanella family: EX
Sold For: $2,800.00

 
Estimated Price: ($3,000.00-$4,000.00)  
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