Philadelphia Athletics composite photo on Antiques Roadshow

[sb1]

Originally Posted by prewarsports

I think that is low. Chopped up that thing is worth north of 20K (indivudual photos of the players) so I would think 25k-30k is a more realistic estimate with the Plank alone being worth nearly what was quoted.

I disagree, chopped up, would severely lower the value, I can't imagine very many knowledgeable collectors paying big dollar for the remnants. That has been tried a couple of times as many of us may recall from years ago. Turns out chopping up these items had limited interest and return over the long haul.

As to the value as it sits, 20-25K is probably the low end, with a few interested parties, 30+ quite easily.

[insidethewrapper]

This item sits in a garage and looks great and we worry about lighting, temperature and humidity etc.

[bigfanNY]

I agree with SB1 the value in this item lies mostly because it is complete and original team photo from Horner's studio. Chopping up the photo would not net a stack of Horner cabinets but a bunch of pieces of a team photo. As for condition sitting in a garage it could be fine or it could be ready to fall apart no way to know until a conservator takes it out of the frame. If I were seller I would consign as is. If I were a Buyer (NOT way out of my league) I would want to have condition disclosed. Great find glad it has made it's way back into the light of day.
J