Ben Hogan & Arnold Palmer Gold Signed 1966 Masters Tee Box 'Smoking' 11x14 Photo
A high-grade dual gold marker-signed oversize 11x14" example of the famous 'Hogan and Palmer Smoking Photo' capturing the pair at Augusta National Golf Club during the 1966 Masters Tournament taking drags in unison. This photo carries signatures performed by both of the notable smokers, who would combine for six Masters wins in all. Interestingly enough The Palmer vs. Hogan one-sided frustration was ongoing, with Hogan refusing to call Arnold Palmer by his name or anything other than a "hey fella." Some things never change, and that is one of them. This photo remains that of astronomical magnitude in the golf world - this perhaps the finest signed example, certainly in signature grade. In July of last year we had a similar, but smaller (8x10), example of this signed photo command $2,612. Again, that was the sum for a smaller version of this. After the sale we had a handful of collectors reach out about the next acquisition opportunity. While we didn't have another lined up, we do now - good luck. James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed this signature and their auction letter of authenticity (ALOA) comes with this lot.
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