1950's original sports negatives...help???

Cp2 · September 8, 2009 3:29AM

Hey my name is Chris Payne I was writing to you because I had bought a
storage space at an auction and I came up with some negatives of
1950's sports photos. I am not sure how to sell these or what to do
with them, as they could be worth money. They came from a photographer
Allan chambers I believe and it was part of the camberwell collection.
The negatives I have include Jackie Robinson, babe Ruth and Ted
Williams smoking cigar together in marine suit, Joe DiMaggio, yogi
berra with his son, Phil rizzuto, whitey ford. You have any ideas?
Thanks for your time.

Chris payne

bman90278 · September 8, 2009 3:42AM

The first thing I would do is bring them to a professional photo lab to have the negs cleaned and scanned. After that you could post some small scans, but make sure you use good watermarks so the scans don't get stolen.

Then I'm sure you could get some great thoughts on whether to sell the negs or sell photo copies.

And welcome!

Brian

Cp2 · September 8, 2009 3:48AM

Yea post scan of negs or copies of pics made from them? Any idea on how much these could be worth ???

WinPitcher · September 8, 2009 4:16AM

There is a guy over at Net 54 that should be contacted.

Cycleback is his handle.

He also has a website.

I think his first name is David.

Good luck, I would think they have some value.

edited to add: Welcome to the boards Chris!

Steve

WinPitcher · September 8, 2009 4:18AM

Yep Google cycleback.com and you can email him from there.

Steve

Cp2 · September 8, 2009 4:24AM

Thank u! Anyone else have ideas feel free

Griffins · September 8, 2009 5:07AM

If you're going to sell prints be sure you have the rights to do so. If the photographer was free lance he owns the copyright, even if he's not in possession of the negatives. If he was an employee his employer owns the copyright.
You also will have to deal with model releases from the estates of the players if you're selling the prints commercially. Step carefully, it could cost you a huge headache if not done correctly.

WinPitcher · September 8, 2009 6:31AM

Oh yeah, I forgot and Griffens too, should be consulted.

Sorry Anthony.

Steve

ElToroLoco · September 8, 2009 8:58AM

I'll take the Ted Williams off your hands for $40.

Cp2 · September 8, 2009 9:42AM

U want copy of pic? Cuz negative worth way more then 40$

Cp2 · September 9, 2009 1:17AM

Any other ideas??

Griffins · September 9, 2009 1:25AM

if they are high quality and you own the copyright on them you can always syndicate them thru a stock agency.

hammered · September 9, 2009 1:44AM

That's a good point - "if you own the copyright".
Even if you own the negative, I believe the rights to the negative can be owned by an agency or news organization (assuming the photographer worked for one).
If he freelanced, maybe the family owns the rights?
You'll have to determine this first, I believe.

I'd love to see some of those pics, though.

bman90278 · September 9, 2009 2:12AM

Griffins is right on the money with his thoughts. Either way, I'd love to see some scans of what you have. Additionally, you are coming across as someone who just wants to move them and get what they are worth. No one is going to really offer you any fair money without seeing the negs or knowing more than a year and a name. You really need to take Griffins advice and then do some research.

brian

1950's original sports negatives...help???

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