Mickey Mantle "1948 Leaf" Banner - Original Artwork by Arthur K. Miller

Sold For:

$990

Year:

2020

Auction:

2020 Spring

Lot #:

1931

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

Original mixed media on canvas artwork of Mickey Mantle by world-renowned sports artist Arthur K. Miller. Signed by the artist in the upper left corner. The artwork, which has been designed in the style of a 1948 Leaf baseball card, is one from an ongoing series of Miller's that he titles "Sports Cards That Never Were." Adding to the aesthetic appeal of this piece is the fact that Miller has intentionally distressed the canvas to give it a vintage "antique" quality. The artwork (24.5 x 29.5 inches), which is in Mint condition, has attached hooks on the reverse so that it can be hung freely, or, if desired, it can also be easily framed. In addition to his signature on the front, Miller has also signed, dated, "2020," and titled the piece, "A Baseball Card That Never Was: Mickey Mantle (1948 Leaf)" on the reverse. Arthur K. Miller is an award-winning portrait artist specializing in historical sports figures and Pop Culture icons. His work has been exhibited and collected internationally for over 30 years, including an unprecedented five-year solo exhibition at the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum. His exacting portraits are featured in many permanent collections, including those of the Baseball Hall of Fame, the New York Historical Society and the Louisville Slugger Museum. Miller’s sports portraits also regularly appear on the cover of the Sports Market Report (SMR). Reserve $200. Estimate (open).