Baseball as Fine Art

[Casey2296]

As an image collector there are certain cards that elevate past a simple baseball card to what I consider fine art.

It's very subjective but I'll post a few of mine that speak to me, lets see some of your favorite images.

And if you have any of Graig Kreindler's work please post up, that is a great example of Baseball as Fine Art.
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[Rhotchkiss]

Cool thread Phil. Here are two of my favorite cards/images (neither are mine). I also think the T3 set is the most beautiful of all the sets

[HercDriver]

Don't have it handy, but the 1953 Topps Satchel Paige...

Cheers,
Geno

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by HercDriver

Don't have it handy, but the 1953 Topps Satchel Paige...

Cheers,
Geno

Agreed, 53 Topps has some great images. Mantle, Mathews, Berra, Paige, to name a few. Was really the last year where fine artists rendered images of baseball players.

[CW]

This Speaker happens to be an E90-1, but it's an art piece within any of the different sets.

[Casey2296]

The 49 Leaf Williams is classic, one on my wish list, thanks for posting.

[Johnny630]

1953 Topps Willie Mays

[Jeff_cvc]

I'm not a collector of art, but these are some of my favorite images

M101-2 Bresnahan 1 Net54.jpg

R316 Ruth 1 Net54.jpg

T205 Dougherty (Red Sock) 1 Net54.jpg

T206 Bender (Portrait) 1 (2) Net54.jpg

T212-3 Hitt 1 Net54.jpg

T212-3 Sutor 1.jpg

[michael3322]

For me, this image really is fine art...

[jingram058]

If you want to truly know what constitutes "fine art", get your wife or girlfriend or otherwise get a female to give her opinion. It is widely known that men have exceptionally bad taste

[rjackson44]

Diamond stars

[x2drich2000]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Cool thread Phil. Here are two of my favorite cards/images (neither are mine). I also think the T3 set is the most beautiful of all the sets

Based solely on aesthetics, T3's are either 2nd or 3rd to me. I think the N142's are slightly better and M110 are right there with them.

[Leon]

Really great looking cards, guys. I have always thought the orange, psychedelic backgrounds are good looking on this series.

ps...that '50 Jackson, above, is a stunning card. wow..

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

[3-2-count]

As much of a fine art image as you'll find in my opinion! Iconic pose!

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by jingram058

If you want to truly know what constitutes "fine art", get your wife or girlfriend or otherwise get a female to give her opinion. It is widely known that men have exceptionally bad taste

I've known plenty of females with terrible taste in art!!!!!

Either way...mass produced baseball cards will never be considered "fine art!"

They're super cool...and can be quite beautiful...imo.

Maybe an original painting used to create a card...or a type I photo whose image was used on a card...might be considered "fine" art?

But cards? NO!!!!!

[icurnmedic]

[QUOTE=ullmandds;2266333

Maybe an original painting ……
But cards? NO!!!!![/QUOTE]

I suppose we will agree to disagree on this point.

Cards are not only artistic but also very visceral . Man they bring back memories and to me this is what art is all about.

[campyfan39]

[3-2-count]

Originally Posted by icurnmedic

Cards are not only artistic but also very visceral . Man they bring back memories and to me this is what art is all about.

100% agree.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by icurnmedic

I suppose we will agree to disagree on this point.

Cards are not only artistic but also very visceral . Man they bring back memories and to me this is what art is all about.

i'll agree with you on this point too!!!!

[Rad_Hazard]

Most of my collection are some of my favorite pieces of art as well. I'm glad you brought that up or I may not have noticed. I just naturally gravitated toward these pieces for my collection...

[cgjackson222]

Beautiful art shown so far. Here are some of my faves from the Pre-War, and Post-War eras.

[skelly423]

Not pre-war, but I'm sure you'll let this one slide.

[rats60]

[jcmtiger]

My Detroit T3 baseball set is art.

[jcmtiger]

9/1/1985 Original Art from the Detroit News. Ty Cobb

[fkm_bky]

My top 3:

Bill

[GasHouseGang]

Some favorites.

[LEHR]

Excuse the old washed out cell phone photo.
My favorite piece of my baseball collection.

[Aaron Seefeldt]

Photos are also artwork and many times they’re unique images.

[jcmtiger]

Originally Posted by Aaron Seefeldt

Photos are also artwork and many times they’re unique images.

Love those photos, what’s the history about these?

[Aaron Seefeldt]

Originally Posted by jcmtiger

Love those photos, what’s the history about these?

Leonard A. Young, was an accomplished polo player and owner of The Detroit Polo Club. He also created an experimental line of golf clubs and golf balls for noted golfer Walter Hagen. Both Hagen and Young were members of the Detroit Athletic Club, as was Ty Cobb. It was through Hagen that Young was introduced to Cobb and they became friends. While the details have been lost to time, it is the family's understanding that these large-format photos of Cobb were presented by Cobb to Young as a gift of friendship. For decades they hung on the wall in Young's office, each a proud embodiment of his valued friendship with the legendary "Georgia Peach."

[campyfan39]

Anyone who says 56 Clemente isn’t art is welcome to give me theirs to rid themselves of such an unartistic work.

Originally Posted by rats60

[yanksfan09]

My two full size Kreindler pieces!

The 3 bat image is actually bigger, these not to scale.

[BobC]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I've known plenty of females with terrible taste in art!!!!!

Either way...mass produced baseball cards will never be considered "fine art!"

They're super cool...and can be quite beautiful...imo.

Maybe an original painting used to create a card...or a type I photo whose image was used on a card...might be considered "fine" art?

But cards? NO!!!!!

Didn't/don't some artists produce prints of their original works to distribute/sell to the public that are thus mass produced, at least in a limited sense, as well?

[JLange]

Art indeed.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by Aaron Seefeldt

Photos are also artwork and many times they’re unique images.

Awesome photo, clearly it’s from where this famous pose/card came from

[ValKehl]

I'm rather surprised that no one has yet shown the the absolute finest piece of art on a baseball card. I only wish I had a better-condition example to show.

[Leon]

One of the finest works of art in the hobby. I have always thought so...,

[bnorth]

I tried a few times but couldn't get a better picture of these cut card artwork pieces. These are 11 X 17 inches each and is 35 X 47 overall. They are made by fellow member John English and look amazing in hand.

I recently had him make the Big Z and need to get a frame for it yet. It is 17 X 22. I plan on getting 2 more strongmen pieces made 11 X 17 each so I can put one on each side.

[GeoPoto]

I hate not having the card (lot of swings and misses on high fast balls), but this mozaic by Caraher helps me cope while I wait for the next pitch.

https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1663955216
https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1663955231

[GasHouseGang]

Originally Posted by Leon

One of the finest works of art in the hobby. I have always thought so...,

I started to show my T205 Cobb, but I had a feeling you were going to post yours, and that card is such a beautiful copy.

[T206Collector]

Tanner Jones made this custom booklet card for me...

[irishdenny]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

I'm rather surprised that no one has yet shown the the absolute finest piece of art on a baseball card. I only wish I had a better-condition example to show.

Although I might be one to say that Mr Johnson is the Greatest of All Time...

I'm more partial to this Gentleman ~

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[RCMcKenzie]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

1953 Topps Willie Mays

I had not opened this thread, but assumed it was about the Leland's auction of the art for the 53 Mays. I read in the description that Marriott bought it at the Guernsey's sale for $88,000 and later gave it to a charity. It sold it for $246,000.

[BioCRN]

Who could forget the artistic peak of the W512 set?

The W512 Ty Cobb is a particular gem. It shows the not-heavily documented part of his career when he was also a Batman villain.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by BioCRN

Who could forget the artistic peak of the W512 set?

The W512 Ty Cobb is a particular gem. It shows the not-heavily documented part of his career when he was also a Batman villain.

This is very funny!! Thanks for the Sunday laugh

[Leon]

Originally Posted by BioCRN

Who could forget the artistic peak of the W512 set?

The W512 Ty Cobb is a particular gem. It shows the not-heavily documented part of his career when he was also a Batman villain.

That reminded me of the '51 Bowman Richards card. True art. (loving the new scanner, btw)

[JackR]

Cards or art?