Summer Premier Auction 2015
Fri, May 8, 2015 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Aug 23, 2015 11:30AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 912
1974 MUHAMMAD ALI VS. GEORGE FOREMAN "RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE" LEROY NEIMAN SERIGRAPH (LIMITED EDITION 21/300) SIGNED BY ALI & NEIMAN
Sold for
$2,962.80
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
The well-publicized Rumble in the Jungle was a historic boxing event in 1974 that was held in Kinshasa Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo). Staged at the 20th of May Stadium on the night of October 30 1974 it pitted the undefeated world heavyweight champion George Foreman against challenger Muhammad Ali a former heavyweight champion. Ali would eventually by knockout putting Foreman down just before the end of the eighth round. It has been called "arguably the greatest sporting event of the 20th century." Featured here is a large "Ali vs. Foreman Zaire" serigraph done by famed sports artist Leroy Neiman. It captures the essence of the Ali/Foreman "Rumble in the Jungle" with Neimans trademark vibrant colors and exuberant style. Limited to just 300 pieces only three are believed to be autographed or inscribed by both Muhammad Ali and the late artist. Among those three is an example inscribed by Ali to his late Hall of Fame trainer Angelo Dundee sold by SCP Auctions in 2012 for $33845 as part of the Dundee estate auction. This particular print is numbered 21/300. The serigraph which measures 28.5 wide by 33.5 high has been matted to an overall presentation that now measures 30 wide by 39 3/4 high. Up-close inspection of the serigraph reveals that the visible portion (26" by 36") of the white border has toned in relationship to the white border that has been covered up. Along the bottom border there is some 'age spotting in the white border. Staining is also evident along the matting on the middle to lower right side. Ali has signed in 7/10 fine-point black marker while Neiman has signed in 9/10 looking pencil. You might want to have the piece professionally cleaned somewhat and re-matted and framed.
Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.
According to Web Galleria (an online seller of Muhammad Ali memorabilia) only three are known to be signed by both Ali and Neiman.
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