$3,200
An original oil and silkscreen on canvas artwork depicting Muhammad Ali from “The Greatest” series by artist Steve Kaufman (American, 1961-2010). Signed by Ali in gold marker and by Kaufman on the front and on verso. An image of Ali, fists raised, screened in gray tones, is at the center, with Ali’s complete career fight records on the left side of the piece and Ali’s “Chronology,” listing events from Ali’s birth in 1942 through to his final fight in 1981 against Trevor Berbick, on the right side of the piece. Both Ali’s fight records and the chronology are superimposed on various images of Ali. After being awarded a scholarship at Parsons School of Design in New York City, Kaufman later enrolled in the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where he met Andy Warhol. Kaufman became Warhol’s assistant at the Factory, Warhol’s famed fine art publishing studio. Warhol would have a profound influence over Kaufman’s later work and throughout his career, leading Kaufman to become one of the most important pop artists of his generation. Accompanied by a certificate of registration from Online Authentics. 8 by 4 feet PROVENANCE From the Collection of Howard Bingham Categories: Muhammad Ali
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-12-03
