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Lot # 199: 1931 Ty Cobb, "Family Portrait" From Happier Times (Sued for Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty)

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 10 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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This lot is closed. Bidding is not allowed.

Item was in Auction "July Collectors Auction 2024",
which ran from 7/21/2024 3:00 PM to
8/10/2024 8:00 PM



1931 Family portrait photograph of Ty Cobb and his wife and kids. Even without knowing of Cobb's temperament, the image looks forced and unnatural. Caption on the back explains that Mrs. Cobb was suing for divorce on the grounds of cruelty (not surprising). Rare photograph issued by a local Georgia photographer and with full paper caption on the back. It is hard to date the image but overall it presents well and appears to be a silver gelatin specimen from about the 1930's.

Size: 8x10
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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