Stan Musial: The Decathlon Sports Prints Series
Limited Edition Print on archival paper • Attributed to Christopher Paluso (based on signature style and Decathlon Sports Series history)
Style & Movement
Sports Illustration / Realistic Portraiture
Medium & Technique
Offset lithograph or giclée reproduction of an original watercolor and pen-and-ink illustration; features a handwritten facsimile or authenticated ink signature.
Creation Period
Circa 1980s–1990s (original career highlights referenced date from 1941-1963)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 20 x 24 inches (framed), Portrait orientation
Subject Description
A commemorative montage of St. Louis Cardinals legend Stan 'The Man' Musial. The composition features a large portrait bust in a red Cardinals cap alongside two action vignettes showing Musial's iconic coiled batting stance. The number '6' and Cardinals logo are ghosted in the background. The bottom margin includes commemorative text regarding his 475 lifetime home runs.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; visible light reflections on the glass but the print appears well-preserved within the mat.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $350
Auction Estimate
$100 - $250
Provenance History
Commercially produced as part of the Decathlon Sports Prints Series; likely sold through sports memorabilia galleries or charity auctions; contains specific career data fields filled in by hand or print.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the boom in player-authorized sports memorabilia during the late 20th century. While not 'high art,' it holds significant cultural and nostalgic value for Major League Baseball collectors and St. Louis Cardinals fans.
Notable Features
Includes a distinctive signature by Stan Musial and the artist. Features a unique handwritten entry for Home Run No. 139, dated 9-10-49 against Cincinnati at Crosley Field, making this specific print and series highly collectible for its historical specificity.
Condition Issues
Possible minor fading from UV exposure if kept in natural light; slight acidic transfer from non-archival matting is common in this era of framing.
Conservation Recommendations
Upgrade to UV-protective glass and acid-free museum-grade matting to prevent future yellowing or 'foxing' of the paper.