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19191

1930's Penfold Golf Figural Advertising Display. The past five years have seen just two similar pieces from the Penfold gol...

Auction: 2006 May (HSC) Signature Auction #704

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Ended: May 5, 2006
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1930's Penfold Golf Figural Advertising Display. The past five years have seen just two similar pieces from the Penfold golf equipment company reach the auction block, and while those two bore many similarities to the offered specimen, this is the first we've ever seen of this particular style. The nineteen-inch tall plaster statue comes out of Great Britain, where Penfold was founded in 1927, and clearly illustrates the links fashion of the Bobby Jones days, from the knickers and argyle sweater vest to the large cap positioned above the figure's smiling face. The base upon which the Golden Age golfer stands is emblazoned with the simple company slogan, "He played a Penfold." We had thought to take on the quite simple process of restoration ourselves, but decided instead to leave that to the discretion of the winning bidder, as the occasional small chip and scuff have very little effect upon the statue's tremendous visual appeal, and may be left untouched if desired. The tremendous quality of the piece certainly meant a considerable cost in original production, which would have accordingly resulted in a very limited supply having been manufactured. This fact, paired with the rather fragile nature of the statue's plaster composition, explains why just just a handful of these fine advertising pieces has survived to present day.

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