Cut junk era commons = most iconic cards ever

[Peter_Spaeth]

Tim what did you use to make the fence?

[TimCarrollArt]

Thanks, guys!

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Tim what did you use to make the fence?

Hi Peter: Backs of 1991 Leaf for the silver and backs of 1989 Topps Traded for the pink.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by TimCarrollArt

Thanks, guys!



Hi Peter: Backs of 1991 Leaf for the silver and backs of 1989 Topps Traded for the pink.

One of your most elegant IMO.

[TimCarrollArt]

A couple more commissions down.


1956 Topps Hank Aaron:




1997 Upper Deck Game Jersey Ken Griffey, Jr.:

[Jay Wolt]

Tim fantastic as usual

[bnorth]

That Griffey is awesome.

[TimCarrollArt]

Originally Posted by Jay Wolt

Tim fantastic as usual

Originally Posted by bnorth

That Griffey is awesome.

Thank you both!

[JollyElm]

You know what would've been hilarious? If you only used cut up pieces of Willie Mays cards to create the baserunner on the '56 Aaron card. A knowing little 'wink wink' to us collectors.

These newest additions look incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TimCarrollArt]

Wow, didn't realize it had been so long since I posted. Hope all of you are doing well!

Here's what I've been up to the last several months.

1962 Topps Stamps Roberto Clemente:



1960's Topps 5 Cent Wax Packs. These now hang in the Collectors/PSA offices in NY and NJ:






















Some 2000 Tom Brady rookies (Contenders, Bowman Chrome, SP Authentic):








A 2002 Topps Super Bowl Tom Brady:



2018 Prizm Luka Doncic:



2019 Topps Allen & Ginter Stained Glass Ken Griffey Jr:



1949 Bowman Satchel Paige:

[z28jd]

Excellent work as usual, Tim. It looks like a lot of 1990 Donruss cards were turned into masterpieces here. Did you spare the reverse negative Juan Gonzalez errors?

[ullmandds]

amazing work, tim...i'm esp drawn to the stained glass griffey!

love my e95 cobby!

[TimCarrollArt]

Hi everyone.....here are a few I've completed since my last post!

[conor912]

Oh my…

The Rickey’s my favorite but they’re all stunning!

[cgjackson222]

Unreal! Thanks so much for posting. Amazing eye candy--all of them!

[Peter_Spaeth]

These are even more amazing in hand. This one just never gets old even though I see it multiple times a day.

[JustinD]

Wow, the detail in the Henderson is insane

[TimCarrollArt]

Thanks, everyone!

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

These are even more amazing in hand. This one just never gets old even though I see it multiple times a day.

That's an awesome compliment, Peter. Thank you!

[Beercan collector]

I’m also on board with that Rickey Henderson - perfection

[jp1216]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

These are even more amazing in hand. This one just never gets old even though I see it multiple times a day.

Ditto!!

[Yoda]

Originally Posted by TimCarrollArt

Hi everyone.....here are a few I've completed since my last post!

Curry had an amazing Olympics.

[oldjudge]

There is a very nice King Kelly N162 piece in the current LOTG auction. It could provide an interesting data point on the resale value of these items.

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

There is a very nice King Kelly N162 piece in the current LOTG auction. It could provide an interesting data point on the resale value of these items.

Gee I wonder whose consignment that is.

[oldjudge]

Mine no secret, I’ve posted it here before. My point was that these don’t come to market very often and as such there are few data points on resale value.

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Mine no secret, I’ve posted it here before. My point was that these don’t come to market very often and as such there are few data points on resale value.

My bad...did not realize you were simply doing the community a favor to point it out.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Mine no secret, I’ve posted it here before. My point was that these don’t come to market very often and as such there are few data points on resale value.

For you I hope I am wrong. I will guess significantly less than you paid to have it made. I have had 9 cut card pieces made and wouldn't expect to even break even on any of them if I decided to sell.

[oldjudge]

Hi Ben! I hope you are wrong too but we’ll see. Does anyone know what the new pieces are selling for now? I don’t think most people buy them with the thought of reselling them, but eventually virtually everything does get resold and I think most would hope that what they bought, if not appreciating, would at least retain its’ value.

[packs]

These are highly subjective pieces and I don't think it would be wise to buy them with an intention to sell them later. Everyone picks their card, no?

What I mean is, you could have a card that appeals to a lot of people made. Like an 89 UD Griffey, for example. But most of the pieces are cards that were personal favorites of the person who commissioned the piece. Or at least that was my understanding.

[ullmandds]

im under the impression only one of any given card will ever be made...atleast that was the initial policy. I believe these are like ten times the cost to have commissioned as when I had mine made years ago. Obviously the popularity/desitrability of the piece/card will affect its sale price...along with the current cost to commission one along with the fact only 1 of a card will ever be made.

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Mine no secret, I’ve posted it here before. My point was that these don’t come to market very often and as such there are few data points on resale value.

Maybe if there was a low starting bid. IMO a high starting bid just shows little faith in auction format

[oldjudge]

Great points. Whoever has the 1952 Topps Mantle or the T206 Wagner has probably done a lot better than the guy, if there is such a guy, with the 1960 Topps Johnny Blanchard.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Maybe if there was a low starting bid. IMO a high starting bid just shows little faith in auction format

For the most part I highly agree. With something like this if it was mine I would also like the opening bid to be close to what I had in it. Because it is custom made for someone I don't see a huge upside and could easily see it selling for way less than the current opening bid if started low.

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Great points. Whoever has the 1952 Topps Mantle or the T206 Wagner has probably done a lot better than the guy, if there is such a guy, with the 1960 Topps Johnny Blanchard.

I somehow missed he was only doing one of each card. I agree that the "special/big" cards in the hobby could be a good investment. I can say everyone that sees the ones I have think they are extremely cool until I tell them what they cost. Then they think I am joking because they say they look like a grade school kids art project.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Great points. Whoever has the 1952 Topps Mantle or the T206 Wagner has probably done a lot better than the guy, if there is such a guy, with the 1960 Topps Johnny Blanchard.

exactly!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by packs

These are highly subjective pieces and I don't think it would be wise to buy them with an intention to sell them later. Everyone picks their card, no?

What I mean is, you could have a card that appeals to a lot of people made. Like an 89 UD Griffey, for example. But most of the pieces are cards that were personal favorites of the person who commissioned the piece. Or at least that was my understanding.

That's right, you get your choice of any card Tim has not already made before. I am sure that was a deliberate choice not to commoditize them. The Kelly, probably because the underlying card is so great, is spectacular. But in the famous words of a dealer friend of mine, it may be the case that the only thing lower than the supply is the demand.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Great points. Whoever has the 1952 Topps Mantle or the T206 Wagner has probably done a lot better than the guy, if there is such a guy, with the 1960 Topps Johnny Blanchard.

I own the 52 Mantle

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Then they think I am joking because they say they look like a grade school kids art project.

challenge those people to make one as good Tim's and you'll pay them for it. Hell there's at least one other guy charging for this type of art that I wouldn't even consider paying, as the quality is nowhere near as good, and I doubt most of your art critic acquaintances could match his quality!

[ullmandds]

I enjoy mine!

[t206fanatic]

i own the CJ Matty, and really enjoy looking at it!

Originally Posted by TimCarrollArt

Commissioned 1914 Cracker Jack Christy Mathewson headed to the frameshop.
This one measures approximately 29.5" x 22":





Tim

[Lorewalker]

The Kelly was apparently offered up in 2018 by LOTG but did not open at 3K it seems. In 2022 the same consignor sold the N162 Anson for 7200 with LOTG. Maybe the hobby loves the Anson more than the Kelly but that shows appreciation in a 4 year period.

[TimCarrollArt]

My last 5 pieces. The Ruth, Tiger, and Federer were commissions. The Jackson and DiMaggio were completed as side projects.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by TimCarrollArt

My last 5 pieces. The Ruth, Tiger, and Federer were commissions. The Jackson and DiMaggio were completed as side projects.

The T210 Jackson in amazing.

[GrewUpWithJunkWax]

Very talented. They look amazing.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Tim,

Your work is getting so much more precise and detailed. The contrast is really popping now even in the minor details. Great job man.

Andrew

[John1941]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

Tim,

Your work is getting so much more precise and detailed. The contrast is really popping now even in the minor details. Great job man.

Andrew

I agree. I've always liked these but those last five are especially great.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I am surprised the yellow Ruth was still available given its status in the hobby (for those who don't know, Tim wisely will only do a card once).