2018 February Golf Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/4/2018
'Big 3 - Tribute to Palmer, Player & Nicklaus' Piece by Artist David O'Keefe - Framed
From the artist: David depicts them standing together on the 12th hole at the Augusta National Golf Course – home of “The Masters'' golf tournament – during their heyday in the 1960s. The “Big Three'' moniker was given to them by a sports agent when Palmer, Player and Nicklaus dominated the sport. While frequently competing for titles, the three became tested rivals and good friends.
“What I wanted to do with this portrait was somehow show the historical significance of the three of them as golf icons together,'' said O'Keefe.
“I took a snapshot in my mind of this historic moment, one where if you could time travel and get all three of them at the right place and the right time and take a great picture, it would look like this.''
“In a real snapshot of them, they would look different because Palmer is 10 years older than Nicklaus and Player is between them in age, but in my portrait they are all about the same age and in the prime of their careers”.
This 36x28 framed Giclée is created by using pigment-based, archival inks and is printed on the highest quality fine art paper. It is a stunning reproduction of this amazing original art. The total dimension of the framed art is approximately 41” by 33”
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Please note: This auction will end at 5:00pm EST on Sunday, March 4th, with EXTENDED BIDDING to follow. All items in the auction will remain open until no items have received a bid within a 15 minute time period. Still the lowest rate among major golf auction houses, a buyer's premium of 17.5% for all items is now in effect. All lots are free to be bid on until extended bidding has ended.
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