Goldin Elite Auction Ending May 22-23
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/22/2021
This lot closes on May 22nd, 2021 at 10:00 PM EDT for initial bids.
This 1997-98 Flair Showcase "Masterpieces" Row 1 has great historical significance as it's the first true "1/1" of Kobe Bryant's to hit the market. This card's importance in the trading card industry cannot be overstated especially with its place in history. While there have been other serial-numbered card’s before it, the excitement and pride of owning this original from the first “1/1” set cannot be matched.
Graded GEM MINT 9.5 by BGS. Hall of Famer. A truly stunning Kobe Bryant collectible with dual images showcasing the icon and the Hall-of-Fame basketball player. This collectible reveals a blazing foil design that ignites this collectible’s gorgeous appeal and is a perfect design for such a unique and desirable card.
This Row 1 Masterpiece highlights the 17-time All-Star’s early career, marking the start of his NBA journey that would be complete with five NBA titles and a slew of awards. Bryant will be posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame in May 2021. The Masterpiece's BGS condition report: Centering 9.5, Corners: 9.5, Edges: 9.5, Surface: 9. Blazing Gem Mint condition