Jazz Chisholm 2021 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary Rookie Card
Collectible sports trade card, printed on metallic-finish cardstock • Topps Company, Inc. (Design Team)
Style & Movement
Retro-modernism / Post-Modern Commercial Art (repurposing Mid-Century design for contemporary collectibles)
Medium & Technique
Chromolithography on chrome-finished cardstock with UV-coating and refractive surface treatment; design utilizes the classic 1952 Topps layout
Creation Period
2021
Dimensions & Format
2.5 x 3.5 inches; vertical (portrait) format
Subject Description
A portrait of Miami Marlins player Jazz Chisholm Jr. in a home jersey holding a baseball bat. Features the 'Roookie Card' (RC) shield and a facsimile signature at the bottom.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good (Raw); shows some visible surface scratching on the protective top-loader and minor edge wear on the card itself
Estimated Market Value
$2.00 - $10.00 (Ungraded/Base version)
Auction Estimate
$1.00 - $5.00
Provenance History
Mass-produced commercial release; typically acquired via retail pack purchase or secondary hobby market
Art Historical Significance
Representing the intersection of sports history and nostalgia, this card utilizes the iconic 1952 Topps design to commemorate Chisholm's debut season, a key piece for modern baseball collectors.
Notable Features
Features the 70th Anniversary logo (implied by set) and the '1952 Topps' design revival, characterized by the nameplate block and team logo in the bottom left corner.
Condition Issues
Visible scratches on the plastic sleeve (top-loader), potential minor surface dimples typical of the Chrome printing process, and slight centering displacement
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in an acid-free interior sleeve (penny sleeve) and a rigid top-loader or magnetic case. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct UV sunlight to prevent fading of the chrome finish.