Christie’s Auction-Ruth, Gehrig and more

[shoreball51]

Quite the selection for those who collect the items up for auction and have the budget to do so. Not me but certainly interesting. It is listed as from the Dr. G.B. Espy collection. I do not know how to attach a link to Christie’s but clearly many rare items.

[Casey2296]

Here’s the link.
https://www.christies.com/en/auction...themes=8302147

[shoreball51]

Thank you Phil.

[SyrNy1960]

I like the Lou Gehrig photo at 13 years old.

[shaunsteig]

Fascinating collection. Thanks for sharing as its enjoyable to peruse and read the blurbs. Amazing what was saved / survived over the years. Curious to see how the final prices compare to the estimates.

[Rhotchkiss]

27% Buyers Premium.....

Also, I think I read somewhere that, unless noted otherwise, all lots have a reserve which is equal to the low estimate for the lot. I cant find that now, as its not under the FAQ for buying, but I believe that's the case. If so, I wonder whether the reserve is before the 27% BP or includes it.

[Snapolit1]

Wonder if consignor was able to negotiate no SC and a piece of the BC with Christies. 27% a big nut to lose. Sure many AH's would give consignor 105% of hammer, if not more.

[calvindog]

Does anyone really think the items in this auction would do better at a Christie's/Sotheby's rather than a Heritage, REA or Goldin auction?

It's not like the people who would bid on this stuff have never heard of the above houses. Just seems like a strange choice.

[Schlesinj]

They have the non-baseball too, so outside of Heritage I think the other stuff may be of interest to other collectors.

The Dr passed away a year or so ago, so maybe an estate is handling this large consignment (with Hunt).

[Baseball Rarities]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

27% Buyers Premium.....

Also, I think I read somewhere that, unless noted otherwise, all lots have a reserve which is equal to the low estimate for the lot. I cant find that now, as its not under the FAQ for buying, but I believe that's the case. If so, I wonder whether the reserve is before the 27% BP or includes it.

I think that reserves are always based on the "hammer" - the final bid that does not take into consideration the buyer's premium.

[Rhotchkiss]

Thanks Kevin.

[Leon]

I wonder how much the sellers fee is?

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

27% Buyers Premium.....

Also, I think I read somewhere that, unless noted otherwise, all lots have a reserve which is equal to the low estimate for the lot. I cant find that now, as its not under the FAQ for buying, but I believe that's the case. If so, I wonder whether the reserve is before the 27% BP or includes it.