Gehrig Bust Photos

[Snapolit1]

Interesting. Can't offer you any strong opinion on value but have never seen them before and they are cool. I can't imagine why studio pics of a sculpture would have significant value but keep digging. Never know Does not seem to have any connection to image on plaque in Yankee Stadium.

[danno561]

Thanks for interjecting with your thoughts. They came from the estate of Joe Bihler, Christy Walsh’s assistant, along with a dozen or so other photos. I hear you regarding the image itself but I think the photographers are highly regarded.

[Snapolit1]

Yeah, Cosmo Sileo is on many many Yankee photos from the 30s. Know the name well.

These were obviously taken post 1941. Anything post career, post-death is generally of much lesser value, and that's true for Gehrig and Babe Ruth and everyone else.

[danno561]

I agree with both of your thoughts, regarding desireability. I thought perhaps the bust was revealed on Gehrig’s appreciation day.... Anyone recognize the bust? Here is another photo from the same batch.Looks like photo of Eleanor, and McCarthy is on Appreciation Day based on Eleanor’s outfit.

[Snapolit1]

This looks pretty close, no?


https://wfgr.com/may-2-1939-the-day-...hrigs-disease/

[danno561]

It sure does! Thanks for sharing