Ars Longa Art Cards

[TCMA]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I just looked at the Wagner. $200 plus for a reprint that has been manually distressed? Uh, ok, whatever.

From the FAQ on their site:

Are Ars Longa Art Cards reproductions or reprints?

No. Ars Longa Art Cards are original pieces of collectible art. Ars Longa incorporates historical design features and images to create original contemporary artwork. We then manually distress each card to create a timeless and attractive one-of-a-kind work of art with an authentic vintage appeal.

Our intention is to honor the sport and the hobby by bringing their histories to life through art. By drawing attention to certain players, their stories and accomplishments, and drawing inspiration from some iconic card designs, we hope to make the early histories of baseball and the baseball card more accessible to collectors.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I understand that distinction, but at the same time, to me, any non-contemporaneous card, in the style of prior issues, is essentially a reprint.

[autograf]

Interesting cards.....I like the Helmar stuff better but it's gotten a little pricey lately. I bought a few of the Helmar L1 leathers back in the day a couple years ago and they are fantastic pieces. He no longer makes them. The Helmar cards like the 33 Goudeys are just incredibly beautiful cards. Like many have said, at the right price, they're great collectibles. I'm assuming the people collecting them know they likely won't get $200-$500 out of them on the secondary market.

[frankbmd]

Who will be the first to authenticate an autographed Ars Longa card?

[ullmandds]

I kinda like the looks of these cards...but I do not like buying reprints of any kind...not baseball cards...not art...not furniture...no repros!!!!!

SO I am not in Arts target market!

[Exhibitman]

They're not reprints; they are broders.

[ullmandds]

what's a broder?