Categories

This item appears in these categories
LARGE PHOTO FORMAT OF PHILADELPHIA POLICE FORCE TAKEN AT BAKER BOWL BALL PARK.
Bidding has ended for this item.
Thank you for visiting our past auction results. If you have an identical (or similar) to this auction item, please call or contact us to discuss. We look forward to speaking with you.
Auction #200 - Part I > Item 839
« Previous Item Next Item »
Ask a question about this item Email this item to a friend
Winning Bid:
$189.75 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
3
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM)
Auction Closing Procedure- Click Here
Time Left:
Ended
Auction:
Auction #200 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1186 in auction 200
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
25x43” overall. 21x39” image area. Photo taken in Philadelphia ball park late 1890s-early 1900s. Baker Bowl Ball Park was used by Phillies until late 1930s. Stunning image of most of entire force plus 2 rows of mounted police in rear. Foreground has 21 policemen with bicycles. An interesting pose. Likely vintage painted frame has nicks on outside edge. Fine. Foreground of image has the following problems (all contained in image area of dirt/grass of field and barely noticeable) - Four areas of curled emulsion from .25-1" in dia. plus a 3' tear (appears repaired from reverse). Overall image displays Fine. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake’s COA.
Pictures (click images to zoom in)