Autographed Baseball Bat (Signed by Ty Harris and others)
Sports Collectible / Memorabilia; Ash or Maple Wood Baseball Bat • Athletes; primarily identifying signature of Ty Harris (Pitcher, MiLB/Independent Leagues)
Style & Movement
Sports Memorabilia / Americana
Medium & Technique
Felt-tip permanent marker (Sharpie) on turned natural wood grain
Creation Period
Late 20th to Early 21st Century (Modern Era)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 33-35 inches in length; cylindrical 3D format
Subject Description
A utilitarian sports object repurposed as a surface for autographs. The primary visible signature is 'Ty Harris', typically associated with left-handed pitchers in professional baseball structures.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (General wear to the wood grain, marker ink shows slight absorption but remains legible)
Estimated Market Value
$50.00 - $150.00 USD (Value varies significantly based on the number and prestige of other unverified signatures on the barrel)
Auction Estimate
$40.00 - $100.00 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired via in-person signing at a baseball park or sports convention; typical of private enthusiast collections
Art Historical Significance
Represents the cultural practice of 'autographing'—a social exchange where a utilitarian mass-produced object is transformed into a unique historical artifact through a person's mark.
Notable Features
Hand-written cursive signatures; natural 'flame-treated' or natural finish wood grain typical of professional grade bats
Condition Issues
Scuffing on the wood surface; light bleeding of ink into the fibrous grain of the wood; lack of UV protection may lead to future fading
Conservation Recommendations
Store in a UV-protected acrylic display case; keep in a climate-controlled environment with stable humidity to prevent wood warping or cracking
Collector Notes
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