2024 Topps Chrome Greg Maddux 1989 Topps 35th Anniversary Red Refractor
Collectible Trading Card, Sportscard • Topps (a division of Fanatics)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Sports Memorabilia / Neo-Vintage Design
Medium & Technique
Chromium card stock with metallic refractor finish and red atomic/lava texture overlay; commercial offset lithography
Creation Period
2024
Dimensions & Format
2.5 x 3.5 inches; Standard trading card portrait format
Subject Description
A portrait of Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux in a Chicago Cubs away uniform, depicted in a mid-pitch throwing motion. The design utilizes a commemorative 1989 Topps layout with a 35th-anniversary logo seal.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (visible through protective sleeve); appear to have possible edge wear on the top left
Estimated Market Value
$150.00 - $300.00 (highly dependent on professional grading)
Auction Estimate
$100.00 - $250.00
Provenance History
Directly from Topps 2024 Series 1 or 2 Baseball card production; identifiable by the 2/5 limited edition numbering on the lower right.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the 'modern vintage' era of card collecting, where classic 1980s designs are reimagined through high-end modern printing technologies (Chrome Refractors).
Notable Features
Limited edition serial number 2/5; Red Refractor color parallel; 35-year anniversary commemorative stamping.
Condition Issues
Blurred image quality makes fine surface scratch assessment difficult; right edge appears slightly off-center; top corners show minor softness.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a Toploader or semi-rigid card holder; store in a dark, cool, dry environment to prevent color fading and surface oxidation.