Autographed Rawlings Baseball (Possibly Nick Lowery)
Sports Memorabilia / Multi-media Object • Inscribed signature attributed to athlete Nick Lowery (NFL Placekicker)
Style & Movement
Sports Memorabilia / Vernacular Americana
Medium & Technique
Ink (ballpoint pen) on leather/synthetic hide with red cotton/polyester stitching
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (Circa 1980-2010)
Dimensions & Format
Spherical; approximately 2.9 inches in diameter (standard 9-inch circumference baseball)
Subject Description
A regulation-size Rawlings baseball featuring a blue ink signature across the sweet spot/panel. The signature appears to read 'Nick Lowery' followed by the number '26', which corresponds to his jersey number with the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; the signature shows significant fading and 'bleeding' into the leather grain.
Estimated Market Value
USD $20 - $50
Auction Estimate
USD $15 - $40 (if unauthenticated)
Provenance History
Unknown; likely acquired at a sporting event, signing session, or private collection. No visible authentication hologram (JSA, PSA/DNA, or Beckett) is present in the image.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the intersection of celebrity culture and sports history. Nick Lowery is a notable figure in NFL history, being a three-time Pro-Bowler and holding several kicking records at the time of his retirement.
Notable Features
Features the official Rawlings manufacturer mark and a distinct '26' inscription confirming the athlete's jersey identity.
Condition Issues
Fading of ink (toning), minor surface scuffing on the hide, and ink dispersion/blurring typical of ballpoint pen on natural leather surfaces.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep out of direct UV light to prevent further fading. Store in a UV-protective acrylic cube. Maintain a stable humidity environment (40-50% RH) to prevent leather cracking.