Ichiro Suzuki Signed 2001 Topps RC Ben Baller Litho 1/1 Project 2020 PSA Beckett
Presented is a truly one-of-a-kind lithograph that is a limited-edition 1/1 created by Ben Baller, a Topps 50th Anniversary Ichiro Suzuki rookie card. Baller, who boasts various clientele of Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, and Drake, makes him one of the sought-after artists around, and he's also known for his work with jewelry, with his brand "Icee Fresh Jewels" that attract high-profile clients.
This is Baller's adaptation of the Ichiro rookie card that was issued during Topps' Golden Anniversary season as part of the "Project 2020" series. Only limited amounts of lithographs were produced, similar to the limited run of the cards. This piece was numbered "G 1/1" by Baller himself, indicating that this lone "Gold" version. Adding to the majesty of this piece is the bold signature of Ichiro in silver marker, along with the inscriptions "#51," "2001 AL ROY/MVP," "2001 Rookie Card," and "1/1." A gold hologram appears in the bottom left corner identifying this as Ichiro's personal model. This 18-by-13 ½-inch lithograph has been signed by Baller in pencil on the bottom right corner, with the aforementioned "G 1/1" marking. This lithograph has been framed to a dimension of 17-by-21 inches and comes with LOAs from PSA/DNA (AG53676) and Beckett Authentication (AA07947), plus a COA from Ichiro.