2019 Summer Premium Live and Catalog Auction Lots 1-82 Close Aug 1- 83-end close 8/10
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/11/2019
Offered is a one-of-a-kind artwork on a baseball, depicting the character “Freddy Krueger” from the “Nightmare on Elm Street” series of movies, signed by the actor who portrayed the character, Robert Englund. Englund is best known for playing the infamous (fictional) serial killer Freddy Krueger in the “Nightmare on Elm Street” film series, which began in 1984. He has played the character in all eight films in the series and in a television series as well.
Englund has signed his name and inscribed “Freddy K” in black ink on the sweet spot of the hand-painted baseball, the creation of artist Charles Fazzino. Just above his signature is a raised circular button of Freddy’s “razor claw hand” in black on a red background. To the left of Englund’s signature, in black letters on a red background, is the legend, “1, 2 Freddy’s Coming for you, 3, 4, lock your door, 5,6 grab your crucifix, 7, 8, better stay up late, 9, 10, never never sleep again”.
The baseball depicts Krueger in a black shadow with a red background, and the legend “A Nightmare on Elm Street” in white. The character’s face and his “razor claw hand” are depicted, as well as a close-up image of his hand. There are several rhinestones dotted on the ball, as well as silver glitter. The artist has signed the ball with his name in black paint, opposite Englund’s signature. The artist, Charles Fazzino, is known for his silkscreen serigraphs in a 3D pop art style. His artwork incorporates influence from urban landscapes, sporting events, and modern celebrities. This baseball comes with a full LOA from JSA (BB30323) and a LOA from the artist, Charles Fazzino.