Huge 1910-era Piedmont advertising sign discovered

[Kawika]

Terrific piece. Needs a little TLC but the potential for maximum awesomeness is there. Love all the smokers. The aroma of tobacco is an abiding memory inseparable from remembrances of a day at the ballpark once upon a time. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball but you can't light up at a game anymore. There oughta be a law.

[swarmee]

He's the one wearing the white and red-striped ski cap. Or maybe looking at you from the second row.

[MVSNYC]

He's the only one not facing the field (save for the vendor), lower right of piece.

I think the other example was either owned by Halper, or was in a Mastro's auction about 10 years ago...maybe someone could dig it up...it was in much better condition, if memory serves me right. Stunning piece, even in this condition.

(Hi David! Send me an email, hope you're well).

[mrvster]

wonder if he would have objected to have his image with a cig in his hands??????


maybe the next piece would have his image "pulled"

[irv]

Originally Posted by EvilKing00

Thats awesome! Anyone have thoughts on that 50k price?

Currently over $16,000 with the BP.
https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-c...ily-cow-012617

[1880nonsports]

and weakest example I've seen. It's quite special but over 20,000. would seem to be too much. One never knows with these esoteric pieces. 16,000. already a strong bit of change.