AI Appraisal Estimate

This item is a 'Fellwar Stone' Magic: The Gathering trading card, characterized by its standard rectangular cardstock construction. The card features a golden-brown border with a slightly metallic sheen, encompassing the card's artwork, title, and rules text. The artwork depicts a fractured, dark grey stone or rock-like object with golden veins running through its cracks, set against a vibrant background of swirling pink and red hues, suggesting an energetic field or magical aura. Below the artwork, the card's type 'Artifact' is clearly visible. The rules text details its ability to add one mana to the mana pool, mimicking any land an opponent controls, and includes flavor text: "What do you have that I cannot obtain?" —Mairsil, called the Pretender. The card is illustrated by Quinton Hoover, as indicated by 'Illus. Quinton Hoover' at the bottom. A copyright notice '©1995 Wizards of the Coast, Inc. All rights reserved' confirms its origin and an estimated age of 1995. A notable feature is the black, possibly marker-based, autograph visible across the artwork, likely belonging to the artist, Quinton Hoover, as also suggested by the additional context provided (" Magic the gathering autographed card"). The card appears to be in good overall condition with some minor edge wear visible on the golden border, consistent with light handling or age, but no significant creasing or damage is apparent from the image. The autograph is clear and well-placed, a key identifying and value-adding feature. This card represents a collectible from the mid-1990s era of Magic: The Gathering.

I have examined the provided image of this autographed Fellwar Stone Magic: The Gathering card. Visually, the card appears to be in good condition, exhibiting minor edge wear consistent with a collectible from 1995, but no apparent creasing or significant damage. The golden-brown border, artwork, and text are clear. The defining feature is the black autograph across the artwork, which is clear and legibly placed. Given the artist's credit, 'Illus. Quinton Hoover', and the additional information provided, I assess this signature as likely belonging to Quinton Hoover. Fellwar Stone is a widely recognized and played artifact in Magic: The Gathering, giving it consistent demand. The card itself, in non-autographed, good condition, typically fetches $5-15 depending on the edition. The value here is significantly enhanced by the autograph. Autographed MTG cards, especially by the original artists, are highly sought after by collectors. Market comparables for Quinton Hoover autographed cards of similar prominence suggest a significant premium. While Quinton Hoover is a well-respected artist, his autographs, while collectible, do not reach the same premium as some other MTG artists, partially due to the volume of work he produced. My valuation of $60-120 is based on the combination of the card's playability, its good condition, and the presence of the artist's autograph. The main limitation in authenticating this autograph from an image alone is the inability to examine the ink under magnification for specific characteristics, or to verify provenance. A physical inspection would allow for direct comparison with known authentic Hoover signatures and closer examination of the ink absorption by the card stock. True authentication would benefit from independent third-party autograph authentication services or documentation of direct acquisition from the artist.