Vintage Rarities V ~ Fall November/December 2011 Sports Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on:
12/1/2025
Ty Cobb Autographed Brown & Bigelow 1953 Baseball Poster Print
This is exactly the reason we love running vintage sports auctions. When an item like this is offered on consignment, we begin salivating at the opportunity. In all seriousness, when have you seen another one like it? Not only are these B&B prints pretty rare to find, add in the fact that this one is hand signed by Ty Cobb and you have what could be a one-of-a-kind piece. Our consignor states his brother received this item sometime in the mid 1950's from Cobb himself and just now is letting this become available for public sale.
A product of America since 1896, the Brown & Bigelow advertising company of St. Paul, MN was a top distributor of American art. Thier baseball subjects are relished by many and highly sought after amongst collectors. This piece really speaks to the terms "rare" and "scarce." Whether you are a Cobb aficionado, art enthusiast or just a general baseball memorabilia collector it will be difficult for you to pass by this lot without placing a bid. You simply may never see another one of these in the future.
The piece measures approximately 24"x30", in what appears to be its original wooden frame. The piece does have some condition issues including some water damage on the right hand side along with some scraps and general wear. The signature is quite nice and rates a solid '7-8' in overall strength. Oversize shipping charges do apply.
Accompanied by a Full Letter of Authenticity from James Spence Authentication (JSA).
Ty Cobb Signed Brown & Bigelow Poster Print 24"x30"- c.1953 - First Time at Auction JSA LOA
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