Baseball Collectible Art Appraisal

Flame Baseball Drawing

This item is a hand-drawn illustration depicting a baseball with trailing flames. The drawing is executed in black ink or pencil on what appears to be a standard sheet of white printer paper. The baseball itself is rendered as a simple circle with two curved lines representing the seams, along which a series of short, parallel dashes indicate the stitching. The flames emanate from the left side of the baseball, suggesting motion and speed. They are stylized with multiple distinct, undulating tendrils, also outlined in black. The overall aesthetic is minimalistic, focusing on outline rather than shading or intricate detail. The drawing shows no signs of color application. There are no discernible maker's marks, signatures, or stamps evident on the paper. The condition of the drawing appears good, with no visible rips, tears, or significant creases, though a shadow from an overhead object or person is visible in the bottom right corner of the image, obscuring a small portion of the paper. This piece is likely a casual sketch or amateur artwork, possibly created recently given the crispness of the lines and the lack of apparent aging or wear to the paper. The craftsmanship is basic, suggesting it was created by someone with elementary drawing skills. The illustration does not appear to be part of a larger series or a finished professional artwork.