Kreindler's Mathewson

[GKreindler]

Holy canoli, Gerry!! I'm next to a Sandham?! That's friggin' awesome.

By the way, where in the New York area are you located?

[Ladder7]

Matt, tremendous photo. Is that tobacco juice on Matty's top or on the photo? Amazing clarity.

[jacksons]

perezfan - I don't plan on framing it - recommended to leave as is and I agree. Framing these just doesn't feel right - takes the eye away from what it should see - the painting in total, without distractions.

Jacksons...

Looks marvelous. I like the way the reddish wall sets off Matty's facial tones. Just beautiful... Do you have any plans to find a frame for it, or are you leaving it as-is?

Ladder - I believe Matt's Matty photo is available in Legendary's auction, closing tomorrow night.

Matt, tremendous photo. Is that tobacco juice on Matty's top or on the photo? Amazing clarity.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by Ladder7

Matt, tremendous photo. Is that tobacco juice on Matty's top or on the photo? Amazing clarity.

It's not mine - it's currently in the Legendary auction and it's going for some INSANE money.

[GKreindler]

I remember seeing this bad boy on display in Cleveland. What a shot!!

http://www.legendaryauctions.com/Lot...00&category=85

The scan doesn't even do the thing justice, as it's beyond crystal clear. Now, I'm not one for figuring out proper photo Type labels (any help Jimmy?), but I'm 99% sure that the image of Matty is from 1912, a year after the Conlon image that I used for the painting.

Either way, it's a smokin' piece, and would make a GREAT painting!

Graig

[jacksons]

Hey Graig - yes, looks to be a home uniform from 1912:

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.o...ar&increment=9

As far as the stampings go, tough to tell. Not sure what "Filed before 1919" means on it's reverse. But it looks to have "been around the block" a few times after 1919 based on the later stampings.

Someone is going to win a great photo. Whether it's a true Type 1 remains to be seen. I'd rather have your painting

[GKreindler]

I agree. Type 1 or not, that photo's a winner. If someone on this board wins it, I might have to give my left arm for a scan.

Did you happen to get my email from Friday, Gerry?

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by jacksons

Hey Graig - yes, looks to be a home uniform from 1912:

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.o...ar&increment=9

As far as the stampings go, tough to tell. Not sure what "Filed before 1919" means on it's reverse. But it looks to have "been around the block" a few times after 1919 based on the later stampings.

Someone is going to win a great photo. Whether it's a true Type 1 remains to be seen. I'd rather have your painting

You're spot-on Gerry. I just got off the phone with Henry who is there. The Matty photo is certainly a true TYPE I. Lots of wear & tear but good luck finding another Best, Jimmy

[JasonL]

with the Matty. It is a very compelling representation of a ballplayer, not just an ordinary person.

I checked out your website, but didn't see it up there...was this Matty shared here a commissioned piece? and do you not show your commissioned works on your site? maybe I just missed it.

Do you offer limited editions or reproductions of your originals through any distribution channels of any sort?
Would love to know more if you do. I could see being very interested in repros of at least a handful of the pieces you feature on your website, and I am sure I'm not alone.

Absolutely fantastic work.