Gabe Perillo Original Artwork - Joe DiMaggio

Sold For:

$300

Year:

1990

Auction:

2015 Spring

Lot #:

1067

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

Original pen-and-ink on paper artwork of Joe DiMaggio by highly respected and noted sports artist Gabe Perillo. The bust-length image pictures DiMaggio in unform and has been signed by the artist in black marker in the lower right. Gabe Perillo is one of America's foremost sports artists, best known today for his many boxing works. Perillo was the staff artist for Ring Magazine between the years 1969 and 1979 and is the official artist for the Downtown Athletic Club, which annually presents the Heisman Trophy. Perillo has also been commissioned by ESPN to produce works for a number of different programs, including The Fifty Greatest Athletes of the Century , Classic Sports Moments in History , and its Sports Century Series . The artwork measures 22 x 30 inches and remains in Near Mint condition. Reserve $200. Estimate $500+. SOLD FOR $300