2021 May Golf Memorabilia Auction
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Bobby Jones Helping Excavation Efforts At Augusta National Golf Club - Frank Christian Original Photo


17-year old Frank Christian Sr. moved from Pittsburgh to Augusta in 1927 to join his uncle Montrell, already an established photographer that had worked with Bobby Jones the golfer at the Augusta Country Club. Christian was soon introduced to Jones the golfer, about a year prior to him transitioning to Bobby Jones Augusta National Golf Club Co-founder. After compiling a small portfolio of his work receiving the stamp of approval Frank Christian Sr. was quickly appointed as the "Club Photographer," chronicling the development of the course build that would change professional golf forever. His son Frank Jr. would join the family business approximately a decade later, ensuring longevity.

The oversize photograph you see in this lot is from the original Christian family negative, produced many years later and matted on board. A collection of 12 photographs, many even familiar to you, from the Frank Christian Studio can be found in this auction. Some of these have the studio stamp on the reverse board, some do not. The images are crystal clear, with a wide range of lights and darks. While the time period in which they were captured ranges decades, the setting location remained the same in the hallowed grounds of Augusta National Golf Club. 11" x 14"

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Bobby Jones Helping Excavation Efforts At Augusta National Golf Club - Frank Christian Original PhotoBobby Jones Helping Excavation Efforts At Augusta National Golf Club - Frank Christian Original PhotoBobby Jones Helping Excavation Efforts At Augusta National Golf Club - Frank Christian Original PhotoBobby Jones Helping Excavation Efforts At Augusta National Golf Club - Frank Christian Original Photo
Bobby Jones Helping Excavation Efforts At Augusta National Golf Club - Frank Christian Original Photo
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Minimum Bid: $70.00
Final prices include buyers premium.: $293.75
Number Bids: 11
Auction closed on Sunday, May 23, 2021.
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