Lot # 2720: Original Kobe Bryant Drawing by Ron Stark

Original black-and-white caricature artwork of Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant by noted sports artist Ron Stark. Ron Stark, the son of well-known cartoonist and caricaturist Bruce Stark, has been one of the leading figures in the world of sports art since the early 1990s, and his works are known for their extraordinary photorealistic effects. In addition to having created numerous cover and interior illustration pieces for a number of leading sports publications, including Sports Collectors Digest, Beckett Baseball Card Monthly, and Golf Digest, Stark was also commissioned to create a piece for Ted Williams' personal collection, which Williams later donated to the Ted Williams Museum. Stark's work can also be found on the Gallery Edition baseball, football, and basketball cards produced by Topps. Measuring 14 x 18 inches, the artwork remains in Near Mint condition overall.