Stunning oil on canvas of "The Mick" in splendid batting pose circa 1961, wearing his classic Yankee batting helmet like a piece of armor. Original oil on canvas created by award-winning artist Robert Stephen Simon measures 36x48” and 43x56” overall in its original frame. The piece comes from his former agent and sports a huge 10" autograph of "Mickey Mantle" in engaging purple. the Yankees legend with “No. 7” inscription. Signed “Robert Stephen Simon 1990” on the bottom left. One of the finest works in the collection.