UPDATED DESCRIPTION: Exceptional Babe Ruth original...

UPDATED DESCRIPTION: Exceptional Babe Ruth original artwork by noted Boston Sports Cartoonist Eddie Germano. Large format 13"x20" original ink caricature artwork having hand tinted color appointments depicting several renderings of Babe Ruth. The artwork was executed by Germano for newspaper distribution to honor Babe Ruth on April 27, 1947 date as designated by Major League Baseball. Ruth had been battling throat cancer and the commemoration day extended to all MLB teams in honor of his legendary career. Very prominent and large autograph in black fountain pen located just to the right of the central image, "Best of Luck Ed, Babe Ruth" rating 8/9 out of 10. PLEASE NOTE: THE INSCRIPTION TO GERMANO WAS NOT IN RUTH'S HAND. Overall condition is outstanding and is signed at bottom right by the artist. Matted and framed. Includes full LOA from JSA: Artwork: EX-MT, Signature: NM/MT-MT

Estimate:$15,000

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