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Originally Posted by quitcrab
What’s the story behind the Rockwell?
So the owner of Rawlings commissioned Rockwell to paint it'? How much did that cost Rawlings??
How much did Brooks pay for the painting at auction?
Who owned the painting when Brooks purchased it ?
How long did Brooks own it? Did it hang in his house?
Who owns it now and, where does it hang?
What did they pay for it ?
I think I know a couple of the answers but I want a expert to chime in .
I like the thermometer Mark posted, rarely do you see a thermometer in the horizontal position.
Also for those who don’t know this, Rockwell painted himself into the crowed.
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Scott,
My answers may be way off, but I’ll give it a shot at what I remember (or remember incorrectly). Figgie with Rawlings did commission Rockwell to conduct the painting in 1971. While Rockwell did do some sports related paintings this is the only one to my knowledge that features one player. Unsure what the commission price was at the time.
In 1994 Harry Figgie sold Rawlings Sporting Goods and with it he sold the Rockwell painting of Brooks at auction. So, Rawlings owned the Rockwell painting till sold that year in the Sotheby’s auction. I believe Brooks paid around 200k for the painting at the time in this auction.
I know Heritage handled the sale of the Rockwell in 2006. Unsure who owns it now.