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Unknown photographer: An original American b/w press photograph of the three boys Walter Grossmann, 11 years, Mike Schneider, 8 years and Geo Brando, 12 years, waiting for action with their Little League “Pirates” team. Back with pencil notes, related newspaper notice and dates of publication (August 12th 1955, August 14th 1955). Photo size 20.5×25 cm. Frame size 33×43 cm.

This photograph seems to symbolize America of the 1950s. As if the three boys radiate that faith in the future and those undreamt-of possibilities awaiting that more than anything else characterized the decade in which the Americans walked around saying “I Like Ike” and experienced a progress in wealth never seen before. New York was still the most important city in the world of baseball, a game practised by more than 20 million Americans. The majority of these performers were white citizens, most of them living in Northeastern United States, where the game back in the 19th century had taken root.

Condition

This is an original American b/w press photograph from 1955, which shows signs of handling, a small crack in the right side, broken corners as well as a slightly discolored back.

Auction

Art, antiques & collector's items, 29 October 2020

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1,000 DKK

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500 DKK  

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500 DKK