Collection of Modern Sports Trading Cards including Michael Vick, Lamar Jackson, and Nolan Ryan
Print and Mixed Media (Collectible Trading Cards) • Manufactured by various commercial printing houses including Panini America (Mosaic, National Treasures lines), Leaf Trading Cards, and Jersey Fusion.
Style & Movement
Contemporary Commercial Graphic Art / Neo-Prismatic Collectibles
Medium & Technique
Multi-layer lithography on cardstock with prismatic foil enhancements, refractive coatings, holographic inserts, and on-card/sticker autographs. Includes 'Relic' elements such as embedded game-used jersey swatches.
Creation Period
Circa 2019-2023
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 2.5 x 3.5 inches per unit (standard trading card size), presented in a landscape vertical grid format.
Subject Description
A collaborative grid of professional athletes capturing dynamic movement and portraiture. Iconic figures include Michael Vick, Lamar Jackson, and Nolan Ryan. The imagery utilizes high-action photography set against geometric, vibrant, and light-refractive backgrounds to signify rarity and prestige.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent to Near Mint (Visual approximation). Items are encased in protective UV-resistant plastic top-loaders and magnetic cases ('One-Touch' holders) to preserve corner sharpness and surface integrity.
Estimated Market Value
USD $350 - $650 (Cumulative for the group, highly dependent on the authentication of signatures and specific numbering of limited editions).
Auction Estimate
USD $300 - $500 as a single lot.
Provenance History
Primary market acquisition from retail or hobby boxes, likely transitioned through personal collectors or secondary market platforms (e.g., eBay, COMC). Evidence of 'Jersey Fusion' branding suggests professional third-party secondary enhancement.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the 21st-century 'Hobby' boom, where commercial prints are elevated to high-value assets through artificial scarcity, technological printing innovations, and the integration of physical artifacts (jerseys).
Notable Features
Features 'on-card' autographs, limited edition numbering (noted on National Treasures and Mosaic cards), and 'Relic' inserts featuring textile swatches attributed to the athletes' game-worn equipment.
Condition Issues
Potential surface scratches on the external plastic protective cases; potential minor edge wear on the underlying paper stock (unseen behind cases).
Conservation Recommendations
Store in a temperature-controlled, low-humidity environment away from direct UV light to prevent ink fading and 'brilling' of the holographic foils. Keep in current acrylic housing to prevent physical corner blunting.