1953 Topps Original Card Artwork #280 Milt Bolling - Ex-Sy Berger Collection!

Sold For:

$3,360

Year:

1953

Auction:

2022 Fall

Lot #:

1025

Category:

Postwar Baseball - 1950s Cards

Presented is the actual original painting of Milt Bolling of the Boston Red Sox used to produce his card #280 (a short-print) in the 1953 Topps series. Originally from the collection of the legendary Sy Berger, this artwork was one of the 117 original 1953 Topps paintings personally consigned to REA in 2010 by "The Father of the Bubble Gum Card." This stunning artwork has been consigned directly from the original purchaser in the 2010 auction. 1953 Topps is one of the most popular sets ever issued and is the only 1950s set issued by Topps to utilize original paintings. The artwork measures 3.25 x 4.75 inches. Standard production-related glue remnants on the front and blank reverse. Excellent condition. Ex-Sy Berger Personal Collection. Encapsulated "Authentic" by SGC. Reserve $500.