2014 Spring Golf Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/13/2014
1999 Post Masters Gift - Linda Hartough Signed and Limited Print - Hole #8
Offered here is a Linda Hartough (Renowned Golf Landscape Artist) signed and limited (14x20x3/4) print which was distributed from the offices of Augusta National chairman Hootie Johnson following the 1999 Masters. Johnson sent out these gifts in appreciation of support given at that years tournament. He notates in the gift card which accompanies this lot features of the piece which include; "Magnificent oil painting has been specially reproduced in limited edition of canvas prints each personally signed by the artist","second of three year series". The note card also contains quotes from Bob Jones and Alister Mackenzie in regards to the featured Hole #8 Yellow Jasmine depicted in the Hartough work. The artist has signed in black in the lower left hand corner. Reverse of canvas carries printed description of the work with notation C 1999 L. Hartough Studio LTD. This gift from The Augusta National comes in its original presentation box and entire project is displayed with the taste and class which exudes from all which the National touches.
Linda Hartough has become recognized as one of golf's leading artists. Her paintings are so realistic that some of her paintings look like photos. Linda Hartough is the only artist ever commissioned by the United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews to do the annual, official paintings and prints for the U.S. Open and British Open Championships. In 1984, Augusta National Golf Club commissioned her to paint the famed 13th hole starting her golf landscape painting career. She has received international acclaim including Golf Digest's "Lifetime Achievement Award." Linda is also a Founding Trustee of the Academy of Golf Art, a professional society of golf artists established in 2004 to create an awareness and appreciation of golf art.
James Spence Authentication(JSA) has reviewed this signature, and their letter of authenticity comes with this lot.
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