Lot 328: ROBERT RIGER (1924-1995)

Forrest Gregg, Green Bay Packers tackle, 1960; Green Bay Bench, 1961; and Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts quarterback, 1958
3 gelatin silver prints, printed later
each signed in ink (in the margin); the first with copyright credit stamp (on the verso)
each approximately 17 x 13in. (43.2 x 33cm.), or the reverse (3)

With James Danziger Gallery, New York

VARIOUS PROPERTIES

Robert Riger, a merchant marine in World War II and graduate of Brooklyn's Pratt Art Institute, was particularly drawn to the great drama of high-level sporting events, particularly football. With a knack for capturing the 'decisive moment' in a play or gesture, he was a regular contributor to Sports Illustrated during the 1950s, and in the 1960s moved into television, where he won nine Emmys for his work.

Image available on request