WALTER JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPH BY LOUIS VAN OEYEN C.1912-14 (PSA/DNA TYPE I)
WALTER JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPH BY LOUIS VAN OEYEN C.1912-14 (PSA/DNA TYPE I)
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WALTER JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPH BY LOUIS VAN OEYEN C.1912-14 (PSA/DNA TYPE I)

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WALTER JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPH BY LOUIS VAN OEYEN C.1912-14 (PSA/DNA TYPE I)
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The offered photograph is part of a collection of Louis Van Oeyen images being offered in its entirety within this auction. PSA/DNA lead photographic authenticator Henry Yee renders the group as the finest of its type from Van Oeyen to have reached the collecting marketplace. Additional Lot #s 401-409 are offered within the Online Only portion of the auction to close on December 7th.

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Lot Essay

Black and white 8"x10" image of the "Big Train" photographed in pitching follow-through pose likely warming up for a game. Excellent contrast and clarity are evident with Johnson shown in Washington Senators pinstriped uniform having fans visible in the background. Area of surface wrinkling/undulation at top left with some small surface abrasions just beneath and small corner chip at top left. Player name penned in black ink likely by Van Oeyen with embossed photographer's seal at bottom memorializing the piece as one of the photographer's very finest. Van Oeyen photographer's stamp on verso with "Johnson" in pencil. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA (Type I): VG-EX

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