RMY Auctions for December has posted

[Bpm0014]

Now that it's over, one of the greatest (if not the greatest) single collection of sports photographs in recent years. Unbelievable.

[Snapolit1]

Agreed. Is it my imagination that if some of RMY's top end photos were being sold at Christie's they would be selling for twice or three times as much? Stunning collection of photos and a really well run auction house.

[sforaker]

Yes, it is your imagination. There were some nice photos in RMY, RMY is a class act and congrats on your pick ups. However, the prices were generally strong to fair for the higher end RMY photos and these photos do not compare to the high end photos in Christie's.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by sforaker

Yes, it is your imagination. There were some nice photos in RMY, RMY is a class act and congrats on your pick ups. However, the prices were generally strong to fair for the higher end RMY photos and these photos do not compare to the high end photos in Christie's.

I don't recall any Conlon's selling at the recent Christie's auction for $4K. More like $15K. Maybe you are right that they don't compare.

[sforaker]

Right Steve, the Conlon Cobb in RMY does not compare to the Conlon photos in Christie's.

[Kawika]

Christie's and RMY, apples and oranges. The condition of Rhys' stuff, or is it Rhett's, is sometimes a tad shopworn but there was a mega-essload of fantastic images on the block last night. I thought the prices realized were exceptionally strong - as the evening wore on I kept bailing on lots I fancied. I hung in on this killer; although it ate my auction budget I'm a happy camper.

[Leon]

Spectacular photo.

Originally Posted by Kawika

Christies and RMY, apples and oranges. The condition of Rhys' stuff, or is it Rhett's, is sometimes a tad shopworn but there was a mega-essload of fantastic images on the block last night. I thought the prices realized were exceptionally strong - as the evening wore on I kept bailing on lots I fancied. I hung in on this killer; although it ate my auction budget I'm a happy camper.

[sforaker]

Nice Ruth photo, David! Congrats.

[Snapolit1]

Amazing photo. I bought this one and was pleasantly surprised at the final hammer.

[rhettyeakley]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Agreed. Is it my imagination that if some of RMY's top end photos were being sold at Christie's they would be selling for twice or three times as much? Stunning collection of photos and a really well run auction house.

Originally Posted by Kawika

Christie's and RMY, apples and oranges. The condition of Rhys' stuff, or is it Rhett's, is sometimes a tad shopworn but there was a mega-essload of fantastic images on the block last night. I thought the prices realized were exceptionally strong - as the evening wore on I kept bailing on lots I fancied. I hung in on this killer; although it ate my auction budget I'm a happy camper.

David, it is Rhys (not Rhett) that is the principal at RMY Auctions. My parents still get us confused so you are in good company

I can understand where you guys are coming from when you look at the results. RMY Auctions deals almost entirely in photographs and doesn't have the luxury of whittling down the given photos in each auction to perhaps the 10-20 absolute best pieces like another larger auction house can. As a result it can appear like the items overall are a little more "shop worn" but don't forget that when a photo is of premium quality the piece speaks for itself and will sell for a great price...

http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com...auction-block/

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

David, it is Rhys (not Rhett) that is the principal at RMY Auctions. My parents still get us confused so you are in good company

I can understand where you guys are coming from when you look at the results. RMY Auctions deals almost entirely in photographs and doesn't have the luxury of whittling down the given photos in each auction to perhaps the 10-20 absolute best pieces like another larger auction house can. As a result it can appear like the items overall are a little more "shop worn" but don't forget that when a photo is of premium quality the piece speaks for itself and will sell for a great price...

http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com...auction-block/

The sheer number of photos and subject matters covered was unbelievable. I never saw anything like it. Some of the biggest ticket photos were historical in nature. What an amazing auction.

[Kawika]

Rhett: no disparagement intended in case any was inferred. I have bid in just about every one of your auctions and have picked up some absolutely outstanding photos from you. Typically they show the wear of use, usually to a degree that doesn't diminish the eye appeal. What I like the best is that these are images that I'll never see again so if they've got a corner chip or an editor's mark I giveth not a hoot. Sometimes I hit solid gold. Take this image, my all-time RMY acquisition. Looking damn good for 77 years old.