2018 Summer Golf Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/12/2018
Walter Hagen Signed Original Unpublished 1922 Photo - Return with Claret on S.S. Aquitania
Here we have an unpublished original photograph of Walter Hagen and others on the S. S. Aquitania, returning home with the Claret Jug after taming the links at Royal St. George's. This was the first of Hagen's incredible 4 Open Championship titles, and he became the first American born winner of The Open. Hagen and his companions have signed the photograph, including runner-up Jim Barnes, Joe Kirkwood, and others. A truly great collectible that brings excitement to the golf collecting world, a signed unpublished original photo of Walter Hagen celebrating on the return ship from his notorious Open victory! He once stated that he "never wanted to be a millionaire, just to live like one", well here is proof of him doing just that, and with his signature!
Matting measures 12" x 9 3/4" while the photo is 8 1/2" x 6 3/4"
James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed the signatures and their FULL auction letter of authenticity will come with this lot.
Please note: This auction will end at 5:00pm EST on Sunday, August 12th, 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 (up to 9pm EST, then will adjust to 5min time period). There is a buyer's premium of 17.5% for all items. All lots are free to be bid on until extended bidding has ended.
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