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.

[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!

[rats60]

[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

[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.

[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?

[tlhss]

My initial interest in Japanese menko cards was the art. Probably not everyone's taste, but I've really enjoyed them.

[skelly423]

This is a modern card, but will fit in nicely with this crowd. I think it's stunning.

[anchorednw]

I'm partial to these fine portraits from T206.