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Sandy Koufax is presented in Helmar’s T4 series with Brooklyn in a low, forward-leaning pitching pose, his body opened toward the viewer as his throwing hand extends toward the plate. The cream Dodgers uniform, bright blue cap, blue undersleeve, and blue stockings give the figure a strong Brooklyn identity, while the red number on the jersey supplies a sharp counterpoint. The spread stance and reaching hand create a strong sense of immediacy, capturing Koufax in the middle of his delivery rather than in a static portrait.
The original artwork was painted by Natalia Valiukavich in watercolor. She develops the pale uniform with soft cream, gray, ochre, and muted blue-green washes, using stronger shadows through the sleeves and trouser folds to emphasize the forward bend of Koufax’s body. The saturated blue cap, undersleeve, and stockings provide the principal color accents, while the brown glove anchors the lower left of the composition. The background is treated with unusual restraint: a softly painted field, distant structures, and a broad cloudy sky give the image an open, almost atmospheric quality.
Sanford “Sandy” Koufax became one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball history during the first half of the 1960s. After beginning his career with Brooklyn, he developed into the ace of the Los Angeles Dodgers and combined exceptional velocity with a devastating curveball. His relatively brief peak was extraordinary, marked by overwhelming strikeout totals, low earned-run averages, and repeated postseason success.
Koufax won three Cy Young Awards, three pitching Triple Crowns, and the 1963 National League Most Valuable Player Award. He threw four no-hitters, including a perfect game in 1965, and helped the Dodgers win World Series championships in 1959, 1963, and 1965. His performance in the 1963 and 1965 World Series earned him Most Valuable Player honors in both, and he retired after the 1966 season while still at the height of his abilities.
Numbered #12, the Koufax card brings one of the most celebrated pitchers of the postwar era into the Helmar T4 series. The low pitching posture, prominent reaching hand, bright Brooklyn colors, and open field setting give card #12 a distinctive visual character within the issue. Koufax’s three Cy Young Awards, perfect game, postseason dominance, and remarkable six-year peak make him one of the most historically significant and collectible subjects in the series. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.
Original watercolor artwork by Natalia Valiukavich.
- Description: Arm out, pitching
- Team: Brooklyn Dodgers
- Population (# Sold): 19
- First Date Sold: 2022-07-05
- Latest Date Sold: 2026-06-30
- Card Status: Active
- # Sold in past year: 5
- Highest Auction: $ 315.00
- Average Auction Result: $ 72.44
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