2017 January Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/29/2017
Fred Conway Original Marker Sketch of Ken Venturi - Signed by Conway
This lot features a beautiful sketch of 1964 U.S. Open winner Ken Venturi by Fred Conway. Conway signed the marker sketch of Venturi swinging. This framed sketch is perfect for display for any golf collection. The frame has no issues in condition to report. Ken Venturi's lone major championship came at the 1964 U.S. Open and was a 14-time PGA Tour winner. Fred Conway was an American visual artist who was born in 1900. Numerous works by the artist have been sold at auction, including 'Dreamer' sold at Link Auction Galleries 'Modernism' in 2015 for $8,000. The artist died in 1972.
Frame measures 21" x 17", piece measures 13 1/2" x 10 1/2"
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**THE JOHN ROTH COLLECTION**
The January Auction features many items from the collection of John Roth (1940-2015.) John spent 25 years amassing a collection of golf memorabilia and golf antiques that would rival most of the golf museums around the globe. John had a passion for the history and nuance of the game, its traditions and the ever-changing evolution of the manufacture of its equipment. John was a member of the Golf Collectors Society, and actively participated in many of its events around the country. John was also a long-time player in the Society of Hickory Golfers’ tournaments around the country, which honor the traditions of the game by playing with antique, wooden-shafted clubs. During his lifelong participation in the two organizations, John won or placed highly in several tournaments and made many lifelong friends with whom he found camaraderie in his pursuit of all things golf. It is his family’s wish that the items that John treasured so much find loving new homes where they can continue to be enjoyed and tell the history of the sport that meant so much to their husband and father.
Please note: This auction will end at 7:00pm EST on Sunday, January 29th with EXTENDED BIDDING to follow. All items in the auction will remain open until no items have received a bid within a 15 minute time period. All lots are free to be bid on until extended bidding has ended
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